اینجا
injâ/ʔiːn.ˈd͡ʒaː/
The English word 'here' is translated into Persian as اینجا (injâ). Wiktionary also lists ایدر (idar).
Meaning: in, on, or at this place (adv)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| اینجا | injâ | /ʔiːn.ˈd͡ʒaː/ (Classical Persian) |
| ایدر | idar | /ʔeː.ˈdar/ (Classical Persian) /ʔiː.ˈdar/ (Classical Persian) |
The term refers to being in, on or at this specific place.
What does it mean word for word?
The word اینجا is a compound made of in, meaning 'this' and jâ, meaning 'place'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Tehran dialect, you may hear the forms injo or injaa used instead of the standard اینجا. The form ایدر is also a dialectal variation used in certain regions or during informal speech.
How do you pronounce it?
The two-syllable word is pronounced /ʔiːn.ˈdʒaː/. The stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word ایدر is a linguistic relative of the Hindi word ادھر (idhar), which also means 'here'. Both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-Iranian roots.
- The word جا in اینجا can be used independently to mean 'space', 'seat' or 'room' in various contexts.
- The term ایدر can sometimes sound archaic or highly regional compared to the standard اینجا, much like using 'hither' in English.
Examples in context
- من اینجا غریبه ام.I am a stranger here.This sentence is useful for expressing being a stranger using اینجا.Tatoeba #528908 by mahdiye, translation #253493 by CK
- نمی توانم اینجا بمیرم.I can't die here.This sentence is useful for expressing an inability to die using اینجا.Tatoeba #3366692 by reto, translation #1324377 by Scott
- من اینجا زندگی می‌کنم.I live here.This sentence is useful for expressing living in a place using اینجا.Tatoeba #9931590 by cojiluc, translation #444986 by CK
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Example conversation
Maryam and Ali are meeting at a cafe.
- مریم Maryamسلام علی، تو اینجا هستی؟Salam Ali, to inja hasti?Hi Ali, are you here?
- علی Aliبله مریم، من اینجا نشستم.Bale Maryam, man inja neshaste-am.Yes Maryam, I am sitting here.
- مریم Maryamمی‌توانم اینجا بشینم؟Mitanam inja beshinam?Can I sit here?
- علی Aliبله، بفرما اینجا.Bale, befarma inja.Yes, come here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “here” translations and entries اینجا, ایدر, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ایدر, اینجا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
