پا
pâ/ˈpaː/
The English phrase 'leg' can be translated to Persian as پا (pâ). Wiktionary also lists لِنْگ (leng) and پوژِه (puže).
Meaning: lower limb from groin to ankle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| پا | pâ | /ˈpaː/ (Classical Persian) |
| لِنْگ | leng | |
| پوژِه | puže |
The word پا refers to the lower limb from the groin to the ankle. In common Persian usage, پا is frequently used to refer to both the 'leg' and the 'foot' depending on the context.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word پا becomes پای when it is used as a possessive or as part of a compound noun, such as in the phrase 'my leg'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpaː/.
Did you know?
- The Persian word پا shares a common ancestor with the English word 'foot' and the Latin 'pes', making it a distant linguistic relative of the English 'podiatrist'.
- Persian uses پا in the phrase پا روی پا انداختن, which describes the act of crossing one's legs, often signaling a state of relaxation or waiting.
- The word پا is used to describe the 'foot' of a mountain (پای کوه), implying that the base of a geographic feature is its 'leg'.
Examples in context
- بعد از تصادف، او دیگر نتوانست پایش را تکان دهد.After the accident, he never could move his leg again.Tatoeba #1757153 by AsliAbbasi, translation #1503039 by marcelostockle
- لطفاً پای خود را حرکت دهید.Please move your leg.
- او دردی در ساق پا دارد.He has pain in his calf.
- من پاهای بلند و زیبایی دارم.man pā-hā-ye boland o zibā-yi dāram.I have long and beautiful legs.
Example conversation
Mohammad and Zahra are talking about a sports injury.
- محمد Mohammadزهرا، چرا لنگ می‌زنی؟Zahrā, cherā lang mizani?Zahra, why are you limping?
- زهرا Zahraپایم را پیچاندم.Pā-yam rā pichāndam.I twisted my leg.
- محمد Mohammadخیلی درد می‌کند؟Kheyli dard mikonad?Does it hurt a lot?
- زهرا Zahraبله، نمی‌توانم روی پام بایستم.Bale, nemitavānam ruye pām bestam.Yes, I cannot stand on my leg.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “leg” translations and entries پا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries پا, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
