Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| طلایی | talâyi | /til.laː.ˈjiː/ (Classical Persian) |
| زرین | zarin | /zar.ˈriːn/ (Classical Persian) |
| طلائی | talâ'i | /til.laː.ˈʔiː/ (Classical Persian) |
The adjective forms are used to describe things that are golden in color or made of gold. This can also be used metaphorically to describe anything or anyone considered to be very valuable. If you are referring to the metal itself, use the noun طلا or زر.
What does it mean word for word?
The adjective طلایی is formed by adding the suffix –ی to the noun طلا (gold), meaning 'of gold' or 'gold-like'.
Which one should you use?
طلایی is the standard, everyday adjective used for things that are golden or made of gold. In contrast, زرین is a more poetic or literary adjective used in formal writing, mythology or high-register literature.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun طلا is an uncountable noun in Persian.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of طلایی is /til.laː.ˈjiː/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word طلا is borrowed from the Greek word 'chrysos' via other languages, whereas زر is a native Middle Persian word.
- Persian has a specific expression using طلا to describe someone's heart, implying they are exceptionally kind or pure, rather than just 'valuable'.
- The suffix -ین (-in) used in زرین is an ancient way to transform nouns into adjectives, similar to how English uses '-en' in 'golden'. However, in Persian, this suffix often pushes the word into a much more formal or archaic register.
Examples in context
- من به این ساعت جیبی طلائی افتخار می‌کنم. پدربزرگم در بستر مرگ این ساعت را به من فروخت.I'm very proud of my gold pocket watch. My grandfather, on his deathbed, sold me this watch.This sentence shows how to use طلائی to describe a physical object like a watch.Tatoeba #13122153 by cojiluc, translation #3041309 by carlosalberto
- دنیا از یک قانون طلائی پیروی می‌کند: هر کسی که طلا دارد، قوانین را می‌سازد.The world follows one golden rule: whoever has the gold makes the rules.This sentence demonstrates the use of طلائی in the context of a metaphorical 'golden rule'.Tatoeba #828518 by EsperantoFarsi_Robot, translation #502380 by saeb
- جواهراتی از طلاGold jewelry
Example conversation
Sara and Amir are looking at jewelry in a shop.
- سارا Saraامیر، این گردنبند طلایی را ببین.Amir, in gardanband-e talayi ra bebin.Amir, look at this gold necklace.
- امیر Amirخیلی قشنگ است، اما گران به نظر می‌رسد.Kheyli ghashang ast, ama geran be nazar mi-resad.It is very pretty, but it looks expensive.
- سارا Saraبله، چون طلایی است و کیفیت بالایی دارد.Bale, chon talayi ast va keyfiyat-e balayi darad.Yes, because it is gold and has high quality.
- امیر Amirفکر می‌کنم برایت عالی باشد.Fekr mikonam baray-at ali bashad.I think it would be great for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gold” translations and entries طلایی, زرین, طلائی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
