مو
mō/ˈmoː/
The English word hair is translated into Persian as مو (mō). Wiktionary also lists مُو (mū) and گیس (gēs).
Meaning: mass of such filaments on the human head (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| مو | mō | /ˈmoː/ (Classical Persian) |
| مُو | mū | |
| گیس | gēs | /ˈɡeːs/ (Classical Persian) |
The term مو is used to refer to the hair on a person's head, as well as animal hair or body hair.
Which one should you use?
While مو is the standard word for hair, گیس refers specifically to a long lock or tress of hair and is more poetic.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mō and the IPA is /ˈmoː/.
Did you know?
- The word مو is also related to مویز, the Persian word for 'raisin'.
- The word مو is used in the Persian idiom مو به مو, which means 'exactly' or 'to the letter'.
- In Persian, saying someone has موهای نقره‌ای (silver hairs) is a poetic way to describe the elderly, rather than just saying they are 'grey'.
Examples in context
- موی او در هم تنیده بود.Her hair was tangled.This sentence is useful for describing the condition of someone's مو.Tatoeba #12879418 by manelie, translation #2570933 by Hybrid
- بایست موهایت کوتاه شوند.Your hair wants cutting.This sentence is useful for expressing a need to cut one's مو.Tatoeba #667746 by mahdiye, translation #16107 by jakov
- او موهای خود را قرمز کرد.She dyed her hair red.This sentence is useful for describing a change in hair color using مو.Tatoeba #3797042 by kuarash, translation #3797041 by CH
- زنان در ایران موی طولانی و زیبا دارند.Women in Iran have long and beautiful hair.
- خانم رضایی موهای سیاه و بلندی دارند.Mrs. Rezaei has black, long hair.
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Example conversation
Sara and Reza are talking about a new haircut.
- سارا Saraرضا، موهای تو خیلی بلند شده است.Reza, mohaye to kheyli boland shode ast.Reza, your hair has become very long.
- رضا Rezaبله، باید برم موهایم را کوتاه کنم.Bale, bayad beram mohayam ra kootah konam.Yes, I should go get my hair cut.
- سارا Saraرنگ موی تو هم خیلی زیباست.Range moye to ham kheyli zibast.Your hair color is also very beautiful.
- رضا Rezaممنونم سارا، خوشحالم که خوشت آمد.Mamnoonam Sara, khoshhalam ke khoshat amad.Thank you Sara, I'm glad you like it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hair” translations and entries مو, گیس, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مو, گیس, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
