سَر
sar
The English word "head" is translated into Persian as سَر (sar). Wiktionary also lists کَلِّه (kalle).
Meaning: part of the body (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| سَر | sar | |
| کَلِّه | kalle | derogatory |
The term refers to the part of the body (noun).
Which one should you use?
While سَر is the standard word for head, کَلِّه is a more vulgar or derogatory way to refer to a person's head, often used when insulting someone's intelligence or describing a skull.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sar.
Did you know?
- When discussing the 'head' of a family or a group in a respectful manner, one might use the term بزرگ, which literally means 'big' or 'great'.
- In a culinary context, the word سَر is used to describe the 'head' of a garlic bulb, treating the plant like a human body.
- The phrase سَرِ جای خود (the head of its place) is used to describe something being 'in its proper place' or 'correct'.
Examples in context
- سَر خود را روی بالش بگذارید.Place your head on the pillow
- لطفاً سَر خود را بالا بگيريد.Please raise your head
- برای خوابیدن، سَرت را روی بالش بگذار.To sleep, put your head on the pillow
- سَرَم خیلی درد می‌کند.saram kheyli dard mikonad.My head hurts a lot.
- او کلاه را روی سَر گذاشت.u kolāh rā ruye sar gozāsht.He put the hat on his head.
Example conversation
Reza is feeling unwell at home.
- نیلوفر Niloufarرضا، چه اتفاقی افتاده؟Reza, che ettefaghi oftade?Reza, what happened?
- رضا Rezaخیلی سَردرد دارم.Kheyli sardard daram.I have a bad headache.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمی‌خواهی کمی استراحت کنی؟Mikhahi kami esterahat koni?Do you want to rest a bit?
- رضا Rezaبله، سَرم خیلی سنگین است.Bale, saram kheyli sangin ast.Yes, my head feels very heavy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “head” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
