مارمولک
marmoolak
The Persian word for lizard is مارمولک (marmoolak).
مارمولک is used to refer to any lizard or the general category of these reptiles.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
marmoolak
Did you know?
- In many Persian dialects, the suffix used to form مارمولک (marmoolak) is a diminutive, which technically marks the lizard as a 'little snake'.
- The word مار (mar), the first half of مارمولک, is one of the most common elements in Persian names for mythical or legendary creatures.
- Unlike in English, where 'lizard' is a neutral term, مارمولک is sometimes used in colloquial idioms to describe someone who is slippery or hard to catch.
Examples in context
- یک مارمولک کوچک روی دیوار است.yek marmolak-e koochak rooye divar ast.A small lizard is on the wall.
- او یک مارمولک رنگی دید.oo yek marmolak-e rangi did.He saw a colorful lizard.
- مارمولک در باغچه حرکت میکند.marmolak dar baghche harakat mikonad.The lizard is moving in the garden.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Mohammad are walking in a garden.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمحمد، آنجا را ببین!Mohammad, anja ra bebin!Mohammad, look over there!
- محمد Mohammadچیست؟ یک مارمولک است؟Chist? Yek marmoulak ast?What is it? Is it a lizard?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، چه رنگ جالبی دارد.Bale, che rang-e jalebi darad.Yes, it has such an interesting color.
- محمد Mohammadبسیار زیباست.Besyar zibast.It is very beautiful.
