ماه
mâh/ˈmaːh/
The English word "moon" is translated into Persian as ماه (mâh). Wiktionary also lists قَمَر (qamar) and مانْگ (mâng).
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| ماه | mâh | /ˈmaːh/ (Classical Persian) | |
| قَمَر | qamar | ||
| مانْگ | mâng | ||
| لوخَن | luxan | archaic | |
| آیِشْم | âyešm | archaic | |
| مَهْتاب | mahtâb | ||
| مَاه | māh | masculine |
The term refers to the natural satellite of planet Earth.
Which one should you use?
The most common and standard way to refer to the moon is ماه. For more formal, poetic or religious contexts, you may see the Arabic loanword قَمَر used instead. Additionally, while مهتاب literally means moonlight, it is frequently used in poetic settings to describe the moon itself or the light it casts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form مَاه is tagged as masculine.
Did you know?
- In Persian, the word ماه serves a double purpose as both 'moon' and 'month'.
- In Persian poetry, calling someone a قَمَر is a way of saying they are exceptionally beautiful, much like the way the moon is admired for its radiance.
- The Persian word ماه and the English word 'moon' both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root *mḗh₁n̥s.
Examples in context
- خورشید و ماه سبب مد می‌شوند.The sun and the moon cause tides.This sentence is useful for discussing the astronomical relationship between the sun and the moon using ماه.Tatoeba #12164815 by cojiluc, translation #1722421 by wallebot
- همه می دانند که ماه از پنیر ساخته شده است.Everybody knows the moon is made of cheese.This sentence uses ماه to express a humorous or nonsensical idea.Tatoeba #823722 by mahdiye, translation #513667 by deniko
- وقتی سگ توهین می‌کند، ماه گوش فرا نمی‌دهد.The moon doesn't listen when the dog insults it.This sentence uses ماه in a metaphorical or personified context.Tatoeba #7545990 by cojiluc, translation #1152257 by belgavox
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are looking at the night sky.
- رضا Rezaماه چقدر زیباست!Mâh cheghadr zibâst!The moon is so beautiful!
- زهرا Zahraبله، خیلی روشن است.Bale, kheyli roshan ast.Yes, it is very bright.
- رضا Rezaبه نظرت ماه کامل است؟Be nazaret mâh kâmel ast?Do you think the moon is full?
- زهرا Zahraآره، امشب ماه کامل است.Âre, emshab mâh kâmel ast.Yes, the moon is full tonight.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries ماه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ماه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
