گردن بند
gardanband
The English word necklace is گردن بند (gardanband) in Persian. Wiktionary also lists هار (hâr).
Meaning: jewelry (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| گردن بند | gardanband |
| هار | hâr |
گردن بند is used to refer to jewelry.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced gardanband.
Did you know?
- In traditional Persian poetry, references to a 'necklace' are often used as metaphors for the beloved's grace or the constraints of love.
- While گردن بند is a standard term, the word هار is a loanword from Hindi, showing the deep historical exchange between Persian and Indic cultures.
- The component بند in گردن بند shares the same ancient root as the English word 'bind', both originating from a way to tie or fasten things.
Examples in context
- او گردن بندش را گم کرد.u gardan bandash ra gom kard.She lost her necklace.
Example conversation
Zahra is showing Amir a new piece of jewelry.
- زهرا Zahraامیر، گردن بند جدید من را ببین.Amir, gardan band-e jadid-e man ra bebin.Amir, look at my new necklace.
- امیر Amirخیلی شیک است، از کجا آن را خریدی؟Kheyli shik ast, az koja an ra kharidi?It is very stylish, where did you buy it from?
- زهرا Zahraاین یک هدیه برای تولدم بود.In yek hedye baraye tavallodam bud.This was a gift for my birthday.
- امیر Amirواقعاً به تو میآید، زهرا.Vaghean be to miayad, Zahra.It really suits you, Zahra.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “necklace” translations and entries گردن بند, هار, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بند, هار, گردن, CC BY-SA 4.0.
