موشک
mooshak
The English word "missile" is translated into Persian as موشک (mooshak).
موشک refers to a self-propelled, guidable projectile.
Meaning: self-propelled, guidable projectile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple missiles, use the plural form موشک‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mooshak.
Did you know?
- The word موشک literally translates to 'little mouse' in Persian. It is formed by combining موش, meaning 'mouse', with the diminutive suffix ـک, which indicates a small version of something.
- The Persian term موشک shares its root with the word for 'mouse' موش, whereas the English word 'missile' is derived from the Latin word for 'thrown'.
- In everyday conversation, Iranians often use موشک to describe both guided missiles and unguided rockets, even though technical military Persian distinguishes between the two.
Examples in context
- مجموعه‌ای از موشک‌های جدید با قابلیت‌های بی‌سابقه پیرامون فناوری فضایی معرفی خواهد شد.A collection of new missiles with unprecedented space technology capabilities will be introduced.
- آن موشک بسیار سریع بود.ān mushak besyār sarī' būd.That missile was very fast.
- آن‌ها یک موشک جدید ساخته‌اند.ānhā yek mushak-e jadīd sākhte-and.They have built a new missile.
- موشک در آسمان حرکت کرد.mushak dar āsemān harkat kard.The missile moved in the sky.
Example conversation
Two people are watching a news report about military technology.
- محمد Mohammadاین موشک چه برد دارد؟In moshak che bord darad?What is the range of this missile?
- سارا Saraفکر می‌کنم بردش خیلی زیاد باشد.Fekr mikonam bordash kheyli ziad bashad.I think its range is very long.
- محمد Mohammadآیا این موشک هدایت‌پذیر است؟Aya in moshak hedayat-pazir ast?Is this missile guidable?
- سارا Saraبله، محمد، این یک موشک هوشمند است.Bale, Mohammad, in yek moshak-e hushmand ast.Yes, Mohammad, this is a smart missile.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries موشک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
