نابرابری
nābarābarī
The English word "inequality" is translated into Persian as نابرابری (nābarābarī).
نابرابری refers to a state of being unfair or not equal.
Meaning: unfair, not equal, state (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word نابرابری is composed of the prefix نا (nā), meaning 'un-' or 'non-', the root برابر (barābar), meaning 'equal' and the suffix ری (ī), which turns the adjective into a noun.
Which one should you use?
While نابرابری is a common and straightforward term, عدم تساوی is a more formal and slightly technical way to express inequality.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural 'inequalities', you can add the suffix ها (hā) to the end of the word to form نابرابری‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
nābarābarī
Did you know?
- The root of برابر is actually related to the English word 'over' or 'above'. It traces back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'up' or 'upon', suggesting that 'equality' in Persian is conceptually linked to being 'on par' or 'at the same level'.
- If you want to speak about 'inequality' in a social or political sense, Persian speakers often use the word نابرابری to describe structural imbalances, whereas بی‌عدالتی is often preferred to describe 'injustice' or 'unfairness' in a moral sense.
Examples in context
- دولت باید تلاش کند تا نابرابری‌های اجتماعی را کاهش دهد.The government should strive to reduce social inequalities.
- عدم تساوی در توزیع ثروت، یکی از چالش‌های جامعه است.Inequality in wealth distribution is one of the challenges facing society.
- فاصله بین ثروتمندان و فقیران در این شهر از همیشه زیاد بوده است.The gap between the wealthy and the poor in this city has always been significant.
- او درباره نابرابری اقتصادی صحبت کرد.u darbare-ye nabarābarī-ye eqtesādī sohbat kard.He spoke about economic inequality.
- نابرابری در فرصت‌های شغلی وجود دارد.nabarābarī dar forsat-hā-ye shogh-ī vojud dārad.There is inequality in job opportunities.
- ما باید با نابرابری در جامعه مبارزه کنیم.mā bāyad bā nabarābarī dar jāme'e mobāreze konim.We must fight inequality in society.
Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are discussing a news article.
- علی Aliمریم، این مقاله درباره نابرابری است.Maryam, in maqāle darbāre-ye nabarabari ast.Maryam, this article is about inequality.
- مریم Maryamواقعاً تکان‌دهنده است.vāqe'an tekāndahande ast.It is truly shocking.
- علی Aliباید راهی برای حل آن پیدا کنیم.bāyad rāhi barāye hal-e ān peydā konim.We must find a way to solve it.
- مریم Maryamمن با تو موافقم، علی.man bā to movāfeqam, Ali.I agree with you, Ali.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نابرابری, CC BY-SA 4.0.
