عادی
āddi
The Persian word for "normal" is عادی (āddi).
عادی is used to describe something that follows a standard, expected or healthy pattern. It is the appropriate term for things like a routine procedure or a medical reading that falls within a standard range.
Meaning: usual, ordinary (adj)
Which one should you use?
While عادی often refers to something being "normal" in terms of a standard or expected state, the word معمولی (ma'muli) is more frequently used to mean "ordinary" or "commonplace" in a social or descriptive sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, عادی is invariant in gender. It does not change based on the gender of the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
āddi
Did you know?
- The word عادی shares an unexpected root with the Arabic word for 'aggressor' or 'raider', which stems from the concept of someone 'passing through' or 'transgressing' boundaries.
- In modern Iranian slang, saying عادی‌ام (I am normal) can be used ironically to describe a state of being overwhelmed or stressed.
- While عادی is used for standards, if you call a person 'normal' using عادی, it can sometimes imply they are 'boring' or lack a unique personality.
Examples in context
- چانه زدن در این کشور عادی است.Haggling is normal in this country.This sentence shows how to describe a common behavior in a specific country using عادی.Tatoeba #10695038 by cojiluc, translation #8581023 by deniko
- نبضت عادی است.Your pulse is normal.This sentence demonstrates using عادی to describe a medical state like a pulse.Tatoeba #10040281 by cojiluc, translation #70377 by CK
- وضعیت هوا عادی است.The weather condition is normal.
- این لباس‌ها عادی برای محل کار هستند.These clothes are normal for the workplace.
- این یک موقعیت معمولی است.This is a normal situation.
- کیفیت تولید محصولات ما خیلی معمولی است.The quality of our products is very normal.
- اون تو این شرایط عادت کرده.He/she is used to these conditions.
- مکالمه تلفنی خیلی روتینی است.Phone conversation is very routine.
Example conversation
Maryam and Amir are discussing their daily routines.
- مریم Maryamامیر، امروز خسته‌ای؟Amir, emrouz khaste-yi?Amir, are you tired today?
- امیر Amirبله، ولی این برای من عادی است.Bale, vali in baraye man adiye.Yes, but this is normal for me.
- مریم Maryamخیلی سخت کار می‌کنی.Kheyli sakht kar mikoni.You work very hard.
- امیر Amirممنون مریم، عادت کردم.Mamnoon Maryam, adat kardam.Thanks Maryam, I've gotten used to it.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries عادی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
