اصلاح مو
eslah-e moo
The English phrase 'haircut' is translated into Persian as اصلاح مو (eslah-e moo).
The term اصلاح مو refers to the act of cutting hair. If you want to express the action of getting a haircut or grooming yourself, it is common to use the verbal form اصلاح کردن.
Meaning: act of cutting of hair (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: اصلاح (eslah), which literally means 'correction', 'refinement' or 'grooming' and مو (moo), meaning 'hair'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word آرایشگاه is used to refer to a beauty salon.
How does it change in a sentence?
This construction functions similarly to the word 'of' in English.
How do you pronounce it?
eslah-e moo
Did you know?
- In Persian, the word for 'hair' مو is a linguistic relative of the word for 'fruit' میوه and 'raisin' مویز. This is because they both trace back to a root associated with vines and grapes.
- In Persian, the term اصلاح is used for a wide range of improvements, from a 'haircut' to 'reforming' a law or 'correcting' a mistake.
- While اصلاح مو refers to a general haircut, using the word اصلاح on its own is a common way to specifically refer to shaving a beard or trimming facial hair.
Examples in context
- اصلاح مو خیلی طول کشید.eslāh-e mo khayli tul keshid.The haircut took a long time.
- من برای اصلاح مو به آرایشگاه رفتم.man barāye eslāh-e mo be ārāyeshgāh raftam.I went to the barbershop for a haircut.
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are talking about his new look.
- نیلوفر Niloufarامیر، اصلاح موی جدیدت را دوست دارم.Amir, eslahe moye jadidat ra doust daram.Amir, I like your new haircut.
- امیر Amirممنونم نیلوفر، من هم راضی هستم.Mamnoonam Niloufar, man ham razi hastam.Thanks Niloufar, I am happy with it too.
- نیلوفر Niloufarکجا رفتی برای اصلاح مو؟Koja rafti baraye eslahe mo?Where did you go for the haircut?
- امیر Amirبه یک آرایشگاه نزدیک رفتم.Be yek arayeshgah nazdik raftam.I went to a nearby barbershop.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اصلاح, مو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
