بینی
bini/biː.ˈniː/
The English word 'nose' is translated into Persian as بینی (bini). Wiktionary also lists بِینِی (bīnī) and دَماغ (damâġ).
Meaning: protuberance on the face (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| بینی | bini | /biː.ˈniː/ (Classical Persian) | |
| بِینِی | bīnī | ||
| دَماغ | damâġ | ||
| نُس | nos | ||
| پوز | puz | /ˈpoːz/ (Classical Persian) | dialectal |
The word refers to the protuberance on the face.
Which one should you use?
بینی is the standard, most common word for 'nose' in modern Persian. While دماغ is a common synonym for 'nose' in everyday speech, it can also mean 'brain' in certain contexts. پوز is a dialectal or archaic term often used to refer to an animal's snout or used in specific regional contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
پوز is a dialectal or archaic term.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /biː.ˈniː/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian, the word بینی is traditionally linked to the root for 'to see' دیدن, suggesting a historical conceptual connection between the nose and the act of vision.
- While بینی is the standard term, using پوز to describe a human's nose is often considered an insult or a way to describe someone as animal-like.
- In traditional Persian medicine and poetry, the nose is often mentioned in the context of 'scent' and 'perfume' as a gateway to the soul.
Examples in context
- او بینی‌اش را روی پنجره فشار داد.He pushed his nose against the window.The first sentence shows how to use بینی when describing physical contact with the nose.Tatoeba #554407 by ghasemkiani, translation #574634 by Zac2333
- پس از گذراندن تمام روز در آفتاب، بینی تام آفتاب سوخته شده بود.After all day in the sun, Tom had a sunburned nose.The second sentence uses بینی to describe a sunburned nose.Tatoeba #1041107 by armandaneshjoo, translation #1040734 by CK
Example conversation
Niloofar and Amir are talking about a cold.
- نیلوفر Niloufarامیر، چرا بینی تو قرمز است؟Amir, chera bini-ye to ghermez ast?Amir, why is your nose red?
- امیر Amirفکر کنم دارم سرما می‌خورم.Fekr konam daram sarmā mikhoram.I think I'm catching a cold.
- نیلوفر Niloufarباید یک دستمال برداری.Bāyad yek dastmāl bardāri.You should get a tissue.
- امیر Amirبله، بینی من خیلی می‌سوزد.Bale, bini-ye man kheyli misoozad.Yes, my nose burns a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nose” translations and entries بینی, پوز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بینی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
