جادو
jādū/d͡ʒaː.ˈduː/
The English word 'magic' is translated into Persian as جادو (jādū).
جادو is the standard word used to refer to magic. While جادو is the core term, the related term جادوگری is often used to describe the actual practice or the act of performing sorcery or witchcraft.
Meaning: illusion performed to give the appearance of magic or the supernatural (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a person who performs magic, you can use the word جادوگر, which is formed by adding the suffix -gar (meaning 'doer') to the word جادو.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced jaː.ˈduː. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian folklore and literature, جادو is frequently linked to the concept of the 'evil eye' or talismans used to ward off misfortune.
- The term جادو is often contrasted with سحر in Persian, where the latter can specifically imply a spell or a charm intended to influence someone's will.
- The word جادو shares a common ancestor with the Sanskrit word yātú, which also refers to a practitioner of magic or a sorcerer.
Examples in context
- آیا به جادو معتقدی؟Do you believe in magic?This sentence is useful for asking if someone believes in magic using جادو.Tatoeba #10724346 by cojiluc, translation #1648612 by Spamster
- من به جادو باور ندارم.I don't believe in magic.This sentence is useful for stating a lack of belief in magic using جادو.Tatoeba #10724348 by cojiluc, translation #2275963 by CK
- آیا واقعاً به جادو باور داری؟Do you really believe in magic?This sentence is useful for emphasizing a question about belief in magic using جادو.Tatoeba #10724349 by cojiluc, translation #6465620 by mervert1
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Example conversation
Mohammad and Maryam are watching a street performer.
- محمد Mohammadاو واقعاً جادو می‌کند؟Ou vāghe'an jādu mikonad?Is he really doing magic?
- مریم Maryamنه، این فقط یک تردستی است.Na, in faghat yek tardasti ast.No, it is just a sleight of hand.
- محمد Mohammadولی شبیه جادو بود!Vali shabih-e jādu bud!But it looked like magic!
- مریم Maryamاو فقط یک شعبدانه‌ی خوب است.Ou faghat yek sho'badane-ye khub ast.He is just a good magician.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry جادو, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جادو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
