Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| خَانَه | xāna | |
| خانِه | xâne | |
| کاشانِه | kâšâne | |
| خونِه | xune | Tehrani, colloquial |
These terms refer to a human abode. You can use these words to describe different types of houses, such as khaneh bozorg for a big house or khaneh shomalii for a northern house.
Which one should you use?
The standard forms include خَانَه and خانِه, while the Tehrani colloquial form خونِه is a common contraction of the standard خانِه. For a more formal way to express a dwelling or residence, you can use مسکن (Maskan).
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
In informal or casual settings, specifically in the Tehrani dialect, you will often hear the contraction خونِه. If you need to be very formal, use مسکن (Maskan).
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form خونِه is specific to the Tehrani dialect and is used in colloquial speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The colloquial Tehrani form خونِه (xune) is a contraction of the standard خانِه (xâne).
How do you pronounce it?
xāna
Did you know?
- The word خانه is used to describe a single square on a game board, such as in chess or backgammon.
- The word خانه is used as a suffix to create words for various containers or places, such as قندیخانه for a sugar bowl or کتابخانه for a library.
- The poetic word کاشانِه (kāshāneh) refers to a much more intimate or romantic abode than the standard خَانَه, often used in classical literature to describe a lover's nest or a sanctuary.
Example sentences for Persian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Niloufar are talking about visiting each other.
- محمد Mohammadنیلوفر، فردا میتوانی به خَانَه ما بیایی؟Niloufar, fardā mitavāni be khāne mā biyāyi?Niloufar, can you come to our house tomorrow?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، ساعت چند بیایم؟Bale, sāat chand biyāyam?Yes, what time should I come?
- محمد Mohammadساعت پنج مناسب است.Sāat panj monāseb ast.Five o'clock is appropriate.
- نیلوفر Niloufarخیلی خوب، میبینمت.Kheyli khoub, mibinamet.Very well, I will see you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “house” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
