منسوخ
mansukh
The English word "obsolete" is translated into Persian as منسوخ (mansukh).
منسوخ is an adjective used to describe something that is no longer in use. While you can use منسوخ as a standalone adjective, it is very common to use the compound form منسوخ شده when describing something that has undergone the process of becoming obsolete.
Meaning: no longer in use (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word منسوخ is an adjective derived from an Arabic root meaning to annul, abrogate or cancel a law or a text.
Which one should you use?
منسوخ should not be confused with قدیمی, which simply means "old" and refers to age. Unlike 'قدیمی' (old), which simply refers to age, 'منسوخ' specifically implies that something is no longer valid, functional or legally binding.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
منسوخ carries a formal or technical tone. It is the standard formal term in Persian and is frequently used in legal, religious or official contexts to describe laws or texts that are no longer valid.
How do you pronounce it?
mansukh
Did you know?
- In Islamic jurisprudence, the term is used for 'abrogated' verses of the Quran, where one text is considered 'obsolete' because a later revelation replaced its ruling.
- The Arabic root of منسوخ is shared with the word for 'copying' or 'transcribing' in some linguistic contexts, though in Persian it has evolved to focus strictly on the cancellation of the content.
- If you want to describe an old fashion trend as 'obsolete' without sounding like a lawyer, you would likely use the Persian word دمده instead.
Examples in context
- آن یک مدل منسوخ شده است.That's an obsolete model.This sentence uses منسوخ to describe an obsolete model.Tatoeba #7843444 by cojiluc, translation #1624843 by marcelostockle
- این کامپیوتر منسوخ شده است.This computer is obsolete.This sentence uses منسوخ to describe an obsolete computer.Tatoeba #7843446 by cojiluc, translation #6289531 by Hybrid
- این قانون کاملاً منسوخ است.in qānun kāmelan mansukh ast.This law is completely obsolete.
Example conversation
Maryam and Reza are discussing old technology at home.
- مریم Maryamآیا این دستگاه هنوز کار می‌کند؟āyā in dastgāh hanuzz kar mikonad?Does this device still work?
- رضا Rezaنه، این مدل منسوخ شده است.na, in model mansukh shode ast.No, this model is obsolete.
- مریم Maryamپس باید آن را دور بریزیم؟pas bāyad ān rā dur berizim?So should we throw it away?
- رضا Rezaبله، دیگر کاربردی ندارد.bale, digar kārbardi nadārad.Yes, it is no longer useful.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries منسوخ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
