نعناع
na'nâ'/naʔ.ˈnaːʔ/
The English word "mint" (the plant) is translated into Persian as نعناع (na'nâ'). Wiktionary also lists پودنه (pudene).
Meaning: plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| نعناع | na'nâ' | /naʔ.ˈnaːʔ/ (Classical Persian) | |
| پودنه | pudene | /puː.di.ˈna/ (Classical Persian) | archaic |
The word refers to the mint plant. In specific contexts, if you are referring specifically to the powdered form of the plant, the formal term پودر نعناع is used.
Which one should you use?
نعناع is the standard modern term for mint, while پودنه is an archaic form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /naʔ.ˈnaːʔ/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- Dried نعناع is a staple in the Persian pantry and is often used to flavor 'doogh', a traditional savory yogurt drink.
- The archaic term پودنه is a linguistic relative of the word for mint in Old Georgian, Classical Syriac and Jewish Babylonian Aramaic.
- In Persian culture, mint is often used in traditional folk medicine to soothe digestive issues, making it as much a medicine as a food.
Examples in context
- این غذا نیاز به کمی پودر نعناع دارد.This dish needs a bit of powdered mint.
- بریم یه بستنی نعناعی بخوریم.Let's go have some mint ice cream.
- من نعناع تازه می‌خرم.man na'na'e tazeh mikharam.I buy fresh mint.
- بوی نعناع خیلی خوب است.booye na'na' kheyli khoub ast.The smell of mint is very good.
- کمی نعناع در چای بریز.kami na'na' dar chay beriz.Pour some mint into the tea.
Example conversation
Zahra and Reza are preparing tea in the kitchen.
- زهرا Zahraرضا، نعناع می‌خواهی؟Reza, na'na mikhahi?Reza, do you want mint?
- رضا Rezaبله، لطفا کمی بریز.Bale, lotfan kami beriz.Yes, please pour a little.
- زهرا Zahraاین نعناع خیلی خوش‌بو است.In na'na kheyli khosh-bou ast.This mint smells very good.
- رضا Rezaواقعا عالی است.Vaghe'an ali ast.It really is great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mint” translations and entries نعناع, پودنه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نعناع, پودنه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
