اَسْپ
asp
The Persian word for horse is اَسْپ (asp) or اسب. Wiktionary also lists اَسْب (asb).
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| اَسْپ | asp |
| اَسْب | asb |
This term refers to members of the species Equus ferus.
Which one should you use?
The form اسب (asb) is the standard modern spelling used in contemporary Persian, making it the form you will encounter in everyday modern conversation and writing. In contrast, the form اَسْپ (asp) is an older or more literary spelling frequently found in classical literature and poetry.
How do you pronounce it?
asp
Did you know?
- The Persian word اسب shares a common ancestor with the Latin word 'equus' and the English word 'horse' through the Proto-Indo-European language.
- In some Persian idioms, calling someone a 'horse' can be a compliment regarding their physical endurance or tireless work ethic.
- In traditional Persian poetry, the اسب is often used as a metaphor for the human ego or the passions that must be tamed by the rider, who represents the soul.
Example sentences for Persian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are visiting a farm.
- رضا Rezaزهرا، آن اَسْپ را ببین!Zahra, ān asp rā bebin!Zahra, look at that horse!
- زهرا Zahraچقدر زیباست!cheqadr zibāst!How beautiful it is!
- رضا Rezaمیخواهی سوار اَسْپ شوی؟mikhāhi savār-e asp shavi?Do you want to ride the horse?
- زهرا Zahraبله، خیلی دوست دارم.bale, kheyli dūst dāram.Yes, I would love to.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
