نوه
naveh
The English word "grandson" is translated into Persian as نوه (naveh).
The word نوه is used to refer to the child of one's own child.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The term نوه is gender-neutral and can mean either grandson or granddaughter. To express the plural "grandchildren", use نوهها.
How do you pronounce it?
naveh
Did you know?
- The Persian word نوه is a very distant relative of the English word 'nephew'. Both words trace their roots back to the same Proto-Indo-European ancestor meaning 'grandson'.
- In traditional Persian culture, a نوه often holds a special emotional status that is distinct from that of a child, frequently being the primary focus of affection and indulgence in a multi-generational home.
- The word نوه shares a deep linguistic root with the Sanskrit word نپات (napāt), showing that the term for 'grandson' has remained remarkably stable across different Indo-Iranian languages for millennia.
Examples in context
- کوبلای خان نوهٔ چنگیز خان است.Kublai Khan is the grandson of Genghis Khan.This sentence is useful for identifying a genealogical relationship using نوه.Tatoeba #12622088 by cojiluc, translation #564754 by gracehero
- حسین، نوهٔ حضرت محمد، در سال ۶۸۰ در کربلا شهید شد.Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, was martyred in Karbala in the year 680.Tatoeba #10791307 by cojiluc, translation #1141638 by AKINCI81
- او نوهٔ بسیار عزیزی برای من است.u naveh-ye besyar azizi baraye man ast.He is a very dear grandson to me.
Example conversation
Ali and Sara are looking at old family photographs.
- علی Aliسارا، این پسر کوچک کیست؟Sara, in pesar kouchak kist?Sara, who is this little boy?
- سارا Saraاو نوه من است.Ou noveh man ast.He is my grandson.
- علی Aliاو شبیه تو است.Ou shabih to ast.He looks like you.
- سارا Saraبله، چشمهایش دقیقاً مثل من است.Bale, cheshm-hayash daghighan mesle man ast.Yes, his eyes are exactly like mine.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نوه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
