یاس بنفش
yās-e banafs̆
The English phrase 'lilac' is translated into Persian as یاس بنفش (yās-e banafs̆).
The term refers to the color lilac.
Meaning: color (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This term is a compound of yās, which means jasmine or lilac and banafs̆, which means violet or purple.
How do you pronounce it?
yās-e banafs̆
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the scent of یاس is often associated with purity and the divine in classical poetry.
- The flower یاس is so beloved in Iran that it is a common name for girls, though it is more frequently used in the form یاسمن.
- While یاس بنفش describes the color, Persian speakers often use the word بنفش alone to cover everything from light lilac to deep royal purple.
Example conversation
Sara and Reza are choosing a paint color for their living room.
- سارا Saraرضا، نظر تو درباره یاس بنفش چیست؟Reza, nazare to darbare yas benfash chist?Reza, what do you think about lilac?
- رضا Rezaبه نظرم یاس بنفش خیلی روشن و زیباست.Be nazaram yas benfash kheyli roshan va zibast.I think lilac is very bright and beautiful.
- سارا Saraپس همین رنگ یاس بنفش را میخریم.Pas hamin range yas benfash ra mikharim.Then we will buy this lilac color.
- رضا Rezaبله، من هم موافقم.Bale, man ham movafagham.Yes, I agree too.
