جذاب
jazzab
The Persian word for gorgeous is جذاب (jazzab).
جذاب is used to describe someone or something that is very beautiful.
Meaning: very beautiful (adj)
Which one should you use?
The informal term خفن can also be used to mean cool, awesome or gorgeous.
How do you pronounce it?
jazzab
Did you know?
- The informal term خفن originally described someone who was a 'tough' or 'hardened' criminal before it evolved to mean 'cool' or 'gorgeous'.
- To describe a person as 'gorgeous' in a romantic sense, Persians often use ماه which literally means 'moon'.
- In Persian poetry, a 'gorgeous' face is often compared to a 'cypress tree' سرو to emphasize grace and stature alongside beauty.
Examples in context
- معلم جدیدمان خیلی زیباست. همیشه با لباس‌های شیکی می‌آید.Our new teacher is gorgeous. He always comes in stylish outfits.
- همین الان بهت گفتم که آخرین عکسی که گذاشتی خیلی خفن بود.I just told you that the last picture you posted was really gorgeous.
- او خیلی جذاب است.u kheyli jazzāb ast.He is very gorgeous.
- یک مرد جذاب در اینجا بود.yek mard-e jazzāb dar injā būd.There was a gorgeous man here.
Example conversation
A friend is complimenting her friend's outfit at a party.
- محمد Mohammadزهرا، تو خیلی جذاب هستی!Zahrā, to kheyli jazzāb hasti!Zahra, you are very gorgeous!
- زهرا Zahraممنون محمد، لطف داری.Mamnun Mohammad, lotf dāri.Thanks Mohammad, you are kind.
- محمد Mohammadاین رنگ به تو خیلی می‌آید.in rang be to kheyli mi-āyad.This color suits you very well.
- زهرا Zahraواقعاً؟ خوشحالم که خوشت آمد.vāqe'an? khosh-hālam ke khoshet āmad.Really? I'm glad you like it.
