صفحه کلید
safheh-ye kelid
The Persian word for "keyboard" is صفحه کلید (safheh-ye kelid).
The term refers to a set of keys used to operate a computer, typewriter or similar device.
Meaning: set of keys used to operate a typewriter, computer etc. (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is a compound of safheh, which means "page" or "surface" and kelid, which means "key". Literally, it translates to "page of keys".
Which one should you use?
The standard term is صفحه کلید, but in casual conversation, many speakers use the transliterated English loanword کیبورد.
How do you pronounce it?
safheh-ye kelid
Did you know?
- The word for 'key' کلید is a distant relative of the English word 'key'. Both can be traced back to the Ancient Greek word κλειδός.
- Persian uses a unique keyboard layout that differs from English because it must accommodate characters like پ and ژ which do not exist in Arabic.
- In Persian, the word کلید is also used to mean 'clue' or 'solution' in a metaphorical sense, much like the English word 'key'.
Examples in context
- در کلاس‌های آکادمیک، یک صفحه‌کلید استاندارد نیاز دارید.In academic classes, you need a standard keyboard.
- صفحه کلید لپ‌تاپ من خراب است.safhe kelide lap-tap-e man kharab ast.My laptop keyboard is broken.
- صفحه کلید روی میز قرار دارد.safhe kelide ruye miz gharar darad.The keyboard is on the table.
Example conversation
Ali is asking Niloufer to help him find a computer part.
- علی Aliنیلوفر، صفحه کلید را می‌بینی؟Niloufar, safhe kelide ra mibini?Niloufar, do you see the keyboard?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله علی، روی میز است.Bale Ali, ruye miz ast.Yes Ali, it is on the table.
- علی Aliممنون، خیلی کمک کردی.Mamnun, kheyli komak kardi.Thanks, you helped a lot.
- نیلوفر Niloufarخواهش می‌کنم، کاری نکردم.Khahesh mikonam, kari nakardam.You're welcome, it was nothing.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries صفحه, کلید, CC BY-SA 4.0.
