آقا
āqā/ʔaː.ˈqaː/
In Persian, 'mr' is translated as آقا (āqā).
آقا is a commonly used title meaning 'Sir' or 'Mister'.
Which one should you use?
While آقا can stand alone as 'Sir' or 'Gentleman', the form آقای is specifically used as a title preceding a name.
How does it change in a sentence?
When used immediately before a name, the form changes from آقا to آقای. The plural form of the title is آقایان.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ʔaː.ˈqaː/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: ā-qā.
Did you know?
- While آقا means 'Mr' or 'Sir', it is also used as a common term of endearment for young boys by their parents or grandparents.
- In a religious context, آقا is frequently used as a title of reverence for the Twelfth Imam in Shia Islam.
- When speaking to a man who is a close friend, adding آقا before their first name can actually be a way of teasing them for acting too formal.
Examples in context
- ما آن را از آقای فلانی شنیدیم.We heard it from Mr Such and such.This sentence shows how to use the form آقا when referring to an unspecified person.Tatoeba #12491902 by cojiluc, translation #22661 by Zifre
- در تاریخ فرانسه، آقای یُشیدا در خانه است.Mr Yoshida is at home in French history.This sentence shows the use of the title آقا before a name.Tatoeba #9860942 by sinakd, translation #19975 by shekitten
- جان، بلندترین پسر در کلاس ما، "آقای دراز" لقب دارد.John, the tallest boy in our class, is nicknamed "Mr High."This sentence demonstrates how آقا can be used when discussing a nickname.Tatoeba #10729522 by cojiluc, translation #247374 by jakov
- آقا جانسون، آیا می‌توانم یک سوال بپرسم؟Agha Johnson, may I ask you a question?
- آقای جانسون، برنامه‌های شما برای آخر هفته چیست؟Aghai Johnson, what are your plans for the weekend?
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Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are discussing a new teacher at school.
- رضا Rezaآیا با آقای رحمانی صحبت کردی؟Āyā bā Āghā-ye Rahmāni sohbat kardī?Have you spoken with Mr. Rahmani?
- زهرا Zahraنه، هنوز با ایشان صحبت نکرده‌ام.Na, hanūz bā īshān sohbat nakarde-am.No, I haven't spoken with him yet.
- رضا Rezaآقای رحمانی بسیار مهربان هستند.Āghā-ye Rahmāni besyār mehrabān hastand.Mr. Rahmani is very kind.
- زهرا Zahraامیدوارم او معلم خوبی باشد.Omīdvaram ū mo'allem-e khūbī bāshad.I hope he is a good teacher.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry آقا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
