بلند
boland/bu.ˈland/
The English word 'loud' is translated into Persian as بلند (boland).
بلند is the standard adjective used to describe a loud sound. For example, to say 'a loud sound', you use the noun 'sedā' (sound) followed by the adjective بلند to form صدای بلند.
Meaning: of a sound (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, بلند means 'high', 'tall', 'long' or 'loud'.
Which one should you use?
While بلند describes a loud sound, the word آرام is the common antonym used to describe a quiet, calm or gentle sound.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /bu.ˈland/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian poetry, بلند is often used to describe the 'lofty' or 'high' status of a person or a mountain, moving the word from a physical sound to a metaphorical rank.
- The word بلند is related to the Middle Persian word buland, which evolved from an even older Proto-Iranian root meaning 'high' or 'tall'.
- Depending on the context, بلند can describe a 'long' piece of hair or a 'loud' shout, meaning the speaker's intent is understood through the noun it modifies.
Examples in context
- آقای خان، لطفاً صدا را بلند کنید.Aghaye Khan, lotfan sedā rā boland konid.
- اينجا هميشه سر و صداست.Injā hamisheh sor-o-sedāst.
- همه بچه‌ها پر سر و صدا بودند.Hameh bachehā por sor-o-sedā bodand.
- صدای موسیقی خیلی بلند است.sedāye musiqi kheyli boland ast.The music sound is very loud.
- لطفاً بلند صحبت نکنید.lotfan boland sohbat nakonid.Please do not speak loudly.
- او با صدای بلند می‌خندد.u bā sedāye boland mikhandad.He laughs with a loud voice.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Mohammad are in the living room.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمحمد، صدای رادیو خیلی بلند است.Mohammad, sedaye radio kheyli boland ast.Mohammad, the radio sound is very loud.
- محمد Mohammadببخشید، الان کمش می‌کنم.Bebakhshid, alan kamash mikonam.Sorry, I will turn it down now.
- نیلوفر Niloufarممنون، چون نمی‌توانستم فکر کنم.Mamnoon, chon nemitavanestam fekr konam.Thanks, because I couldn't think.
- محمد Mohammadحق با توست، نیلوفر.Hagh ba tost, Niloufar.You are right, Niloufar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loud” translations and entries بلند, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بلند, CC BY-SA 4.0.
