شاه
shah
The Persian word for king is شاه (shah).
شاه refers to a male member of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of a nation. It is used to describe historical monarchs and can also be used in metaphorical contexts, such as being the king of a specific field or a game.
Meaning: a male of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of his nation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While شاه refers specifically to a male king, the word used for a queen is ملکه.
How do you pronounce it?
shah
Did you know?
- The phrase شاه‌مات is used for 'checkmate'. It literally translates to 'the king is dead' or 'the king is defeated'.
- The term شاه‌راه refers to a 'highway' or 'main road', literally translating to 'the king's way'.
- In Persian culture, the phrase شاه‌نشین refers to a specific raised platform or seating area in a room where the most important guest sits.
Examples in context
- می خواهم وقتی بزرگ شدم شاه شوم.When I grow up, I want to be a king.This sentence shows how to express a future aspiration to be a شاه.Tatoeba #3840103 by kuarash, translation #1337 by CK
- در سرزمین نابینایان، مرد یک چشم شاه است.In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.This sentence uses شاه in a metaphorical way regarding a person's status.Tatoeba #9945645 by cojiluc, translation #1285644 by enteka
- یک قاضی باید از قانون اطاعت کند نه از شاه.A judge must obey not the king, but the law.This sentence demonstrates the use of شاه when discussing the relationship between a ruler and the law.Tatoeba #7554198 by cojiluc, translation #5077464 by CarpeLanam
- دربارهٔ شاهنشاهان باستان بخوانید.Read about the ancient kings.
- او به مثابهٔ پادشاه برخورد می کند.He behaves like a king.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maryman and Reza are watching a historical movie at home.
- مریم Maryamآن شاه خیلی مهربان بود.An šāh kheyli mehrabān bud.That king was very kind.
- رضا Rezaبله، اما جنگ‌ها او را تغییر داد.Bale, ammā jang-hā u rā tağir dād.Yes, but the wars changed him.
- مریم Maryamآیا او هنوز در فیلم است؟Āyā u hanuz dar film ast?Is he still in the movie?
- رضا Rezaنه، او در صحنه قبلی بود.Na, u dar saḩne-ye ghabli bud.No, he was in the previous scene.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
