اشاره کردن
eshāreh kardan/ʔi.ʃaː.ˈra kar.ˈdan/word by word
The English phrase 'mention' is translated into Persian as اشاره کردن (eshāreh kardan).
The phrase is used to make a short reference to something.
Meaning: to make a short reference to something (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase اشاره کردن is composed of the noun اشاره, which means a sign, hint or reference.
Which one should you use?
You may use بیان کردن to express the idea of mentioning or expressing something in formal settings. If you are specifically citing or naming something, the more formal alternative ذکر کردن is used.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you use the verb اشاره کردن to mention something, it is typically followed by the preposition به (to).
How do you pronounce it?
It has four syllables and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, using اشاره کردن can refer to a physical gesture of pointing, as the noun اشاره means both a verbal reference and a physical sign.
- The verb کردن is a cognate of the Hindi word 'karnā' and the Urdu word 'karnā', as both share an ancient Proto-Indo-Iranian root meaning 'to do'.
- The verb کردن in اشاره کردن is a 'light verb', meaning it functions like a grammatical tool to turn the noun اشاره into an action. This is similar to how English uses 'make' in 'make a decision'.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (اشاره, کردن) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries اشاره, کردن, CC BY-SA 4.0.
