نور
noor
In Persian, the word for light is نور (noor).
The noun نور is used to describe light as a physical phenomenon. Beyond its scientific use, it is also commonly used to express the concept of light in a poetic or spiritual sense, such as referring to divine light.
Meaning: visible light, brightness (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
To refer to lighting or the arrangement of lights, the noun نور is combined with the suffix -پردازی to form the technical term نورپردازی.
Which one should you use?
While نور refers to light as a physical phenomenon, the term روشنایی is used in more formal or scientific contexts to specifically denote brightness or luminosity. Additionally, سبکی refers to lightness in weight or texture.
How do you pronounce it?
noor
Did you know?
- In some mystical Persian traditions, نور is not just seen as something that illuminates objects, but as the actual substance from which the universe was created.
- The word نور is a common component in Persian names, such as 'Noora' or 'Noorpari', where it signifies radiance and purity.
- The word نور is an Arabic loanword that has been fully integrated into the Persian language, appearing in both classical literature and modern science.
Examples in context
- آب نور را منعکس می‌کند.Water reflects light.This sentence shows how نور is used when discussing the reflection of light.Tatoeba #9860039 by cojiluc, translation #270802 by CK
- آیا نور موج است یا ذره؟Is light a wave or a particle?This sentence uses نور to ask a scientific question about the nature of light.Tatoeba #10322712 by cojiluc, translation #5318475 by Hybrid
- شاپرکها جذب نور می شوند.Moths are attracted by light.This sentence demonstrates how light can attract certain creatures using the word نور.Tatoeba #12691061 by manelie, translation #63582 by CK
- یک نور درخشانA bright light
- شعاع نورBeam of light
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ali and Maryam are in a room with a very dim lamp.
- علی Aliاین نور خیلی ضعیف است.in nur kheyli za'if ast.This light is very weak.
- مریم Maryamبله، برای مطالعه خوب نیست.bale, baraye motale'e khub nist.Yes, it is not good for studying.
- علی Aliباید نور بیشتری داشته باشیم.bayad nur-e bishtari dashte bashim.We should have more light.
- مریم Maryamاجازه بده لامپ را روشن کنم.ejaze bede lamp ra roshan konam.Let me turn on the lamp.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نور, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
