طلایی
talâyi/til.laː.ˈjiː/
The English word "golden" can be translated into Persian as طلایی (talâyi) or زرین.
Meaning: made of, or relating to, gold (adj)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| طلایی | talâyi | /til.laː.ˈjiː/ (Classical Persian) |
| زرین | zarrin | /zar.ˈriːn/ (Classical Persian) |
Both words are used to describe things that are made of gold or are gold-colored, such as golden hair or a golden medal.
Which one should you use?
طلایی is the standard, everyday word used for common descriptions. زرین is a literary version used in literature, names or high-register descriptions.
How do you pronounce it?
The word طلایی is pronounced as /til.laː.ˈjiː/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word زر is a cognate of the English word 'gold' through their shared ancient Indo-European root, though the sound change is significant.
- The suffix ـین in زرین is so rare in modern spoken Persian that hearing it in a daily conversation often signals that the speaker is quoting poetry or being intentionally dramatic.
- The root of زرین is the noun زر, which is a more poetic and ancient way to refer to gold than the standard word طلا.
Examples in context
- او یک مدال طلایی گرفت.u yek medal-e talāyi gereft.He won a golden medal.
- این یک قاب طلایی زیباست.in yek ghāb-e talāyi-ye zibāst.This is a beautiful golden frame.
- او یک ساعت طلایی دارد.u yek sā'at-e talāyi dārad.She has a golden watch.
Example conversation
Maryam and Reza are looking at jewelry in a store.
- مریم Maryamرضا، این گردنبند طلایی را ببین.Reza, in gardanband-e talayi ra bebin.Reza, look at this golden necklace.
- رضا Rezaخیلی زیباست، اما گران است.Kheyli zibaast, ama geran ast.It is very beautiful, but it's expensive.
- مریم Maryamواقعاً میدرخشد.Vaghe'an midrakhshad.It really shines.
- رضا Rezaبله، رنگش عالی است.Bale, rangash ali ast.Yes, its color is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “golden” translations and entries طلایی, زرین, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
