موش
muš/ˈmuːʃ/
The English word 'mouse' is translated into Persian as موش (muš). Wiktionary also lists مُوش (mūš) and مُشْک (mošk).
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| موش | muš | /ˈmuːʃ/ (Classical Persian) | |
| مُوش | mūš | ||
| مُشْک | mošk | dialectal |
The word refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form مُشْک (mošk) is a dialectal variation of the word for mouse.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express 'a mouse' (indefinite), use the word موش without a preceding article, as Persian does not use articles like 'a' or 'the'.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmuːʃ/.
Did you know?
- The word موش is used in Persian to describe both 'mouse' and 'rat'. Unlike English, Persian typically does not have separate, common nouns for these two different rodent sizes.
- In Persian culture, the 'mouse' is often linked to the concept of modesty or stealth. The word موش appears in various idioms to describe someone who is secretive or hiding their true intentions.
- While موش is the common term, the word ماوس is also used in Persian. This is a modern phonetic borrowing from English specifically for a computer 'mouse'.
Examples in context
- موش ملخ را خورد.The mouse ate the grasshopper.This sentence shows the word موش used in a simple action.Tatoeba #10688706 by cojiluc, translation #6574012 by Eccles17
- اول ای جان دفع شر موش کن / وانگهان در جمع گندم جوش کن.First, my dear, chase the mouse away, Then, right after, gather the wheat today.This sentence uses the word موش within a poetic context.Tatoeba #10342351 by cojiluc, translation #12607475 by cojiluc
- گربه موش را گرفت.The cat caught the mouse.This sentence shows the word موش being caught by an animal.Tatoeba #2300918 by MEJSAM, translation #2300762 by Balamax
- موش‌ها در این ساختمان به خاطر جستجوی غذا مشکل ساز شده‌اند.Mice have become problematic in this building due to their search for food.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
In a kitchen, Zahra notices something moving near the pantry.
- زهرا Zahraمحمد، یک موش کوچک اینجا می‌بینم!Mohammad, yek mush-e koochak inja mibinam!Mohammad, I see a small mouse here!
- محمد Mohammadواقعاً؟ کجا هست؟Vaghe'an? Koja hast?Really? Where is it?
- زهرا Zahraپشت ظرف‌ها، خیلی سریع رفت.Posht-e zarf-ha, kheyli sari raft.Behind the dishes, it went away very fast.
- محمد Mohammadباید برای آن تله بگذاریم.Bayad baraye an tale bogzarim.We must set a trap for it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries موش, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
