صُبْح
sobh
The Persian word for morning is صُبْح (sobh). If unsure, use صُبْح. Wiktionary also lists بامْداد (bâmdâd) and بام (bâm).
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| صُبْح | sobh | |
| بامْداد | bâmdâd | |
| بام | bâm | /ˈbaːm/ (Classical Persian) |
| سَحَر | sahar |
The term refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Which one should you use?
While صُبْح is the most common and standard way to say morning in everyday Persian, other forms exist for specific nuances. بامداد specifically refers to the very early hours or dawn, while سحر is a term used specifically for the time just before dawn. The word بام can also be used in specific contexts, such as referring to the morning star.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
صُبْح is the standard, common form for everyday use. بامداد is a more formal or literary term for dawn or early morning. سحر is a poetic or literary term for the pre-dawn period.
How do you pronounce it?
sobh
When do people say it?
To wish someone a good morning in a formal setting, you can use the expression صبح بخیر.
Did you know?
- While صُبْح is the everyday word for morning, it is actually a loanword from Arabic.
- The word بام is a homonym that can mean both 'morning' and 'rooftop'.
- The term سحر is so closely tied to the pre-dawn period that it is often used in Persian music and songs to represent a state of longing or spiritual awakening.
Examples in context
- ستاره بامLucifer, the morning starThis sentence illustrates the use of the form بام in the context of the morning star.
- صُبْح امروز بسیار سرد است.sobh-e emrooz besyar sard ast.This morning is very cold.
Example conversation
Niloofar and Reza are discussing their schedules.
- نیلوفر Niloufarرضا، فردا صُبْح ساعت چند میروی؟Reza, farda sobh saat chand miravi?Reza, what time are you leaving tomorrow morning?
- رضا Rezaمن ساعت هفت میروم.Man saat haft miravam.I am leaving at seven.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمیشود مرا هم برسانی؟Mishavad mara ham berasani?Can you give me a ride too?
- رضا Rezaبله، حتماً میرسانمت.Bale, hatman merasanamet.Yes, I will definitely take you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations and entries بام, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
