دَسْت
dast
The English word 'hand' is translated into Persian as دَسْت (dast). Wiktionary also lists دَس (das).
Meaning: part of the fore limb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| دَسْت | dast |
| دَس | das |
دَسْت is used to refer to the part of the fore limb of a human.
Which one should you use?
The form دَسْت is the standard term, while دَس is an alternative form. Note that while دَسْت refers to a human hand, the word پنجه is the more common term used when referring to the paws or claws of animals.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural 'hands', you add the suffix '-hā' to the word, resulting in دَسْتها.
How do you pronounce it?
dast
Did you know?
- In Persian, دَسْت is used as a collective noun to count many different objects. It can mean 'a bunch' of keys, 'a hand' of bananas or even 'a set' of clothes.
- In Persian culture, using your left دَسْت to offer or receive items like food or gifts is often considered impolite or unclean.
- In a traditional Persian greeting, the 'hand-shake' is often accompanied by placing the opposite hand on the chest to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- دَسْتِ او خیلی کوچک است.daste u kheyli koochak ast.Her hand is very small.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hand” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
