است
ast
The English word "is" is translated into Persian as است (ast).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form است is used in formal written Persian and formal speech.
How do you pronounce it?
ast
Did you know?
- While است means 'is', another word with the same spelling in Persian refers to 'bone', which is cognate with the Latin 'os'.
- While است is the standard formal version, in casual spoken Persian, it is often shortened to just ـه and attached to the end of a word.
- Because Persian often uses a 'zero copula' in certain grammatical structures, the word است is sometimes omitted entirely when describing a state of being.
Examples in context
- او یک زن است.She is a woman.This sentence shows how to identify a female using است.Tatoeba #11114158 by sinakd, translation #3127510 by PERCE_NEIGE
- او یک مرد است.He is a man.This sentence shows how to identify a male using است.Tatoeba #11114122 by sinakd, translation #3127515 by PERCE_NEIGE
- او یک پسر است.He is a boy.This sentence shows how to identify a boy using است.Tatoeba #11114161 by sinakd, translation #11114160 by sinakd
- او خوشگل هست.She is beautiful.
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Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are talking about a book.
- علی Aliاین کتاب عالی است.In ketab ali ast.This book is great.
- مریم Maryamواقعاً؟ نویسندهاش کیست؟Vaghean? Nevisandeh-ash kist?Really? Who is the author?
- علی Aliاو یک نویسنده معروف است.Ou yek nevisandeh marouf ast.He is a famous writer.
- مریم Maryamپس حتماً جالب است.Pas hatman jaleb ast.Then it must be interesting.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries است, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
