سوخ
sōx/ˈsoːx/
The English word "onion" translates to Persian as سوخ (sōx) or پیاز. Wiktionary also lists پِیَاز (piyāz) and پِیاز (piyâz).
Meaning: bulb (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| سوخ | sōx | /ˈsoːx/ (Classical Persian) |
| پِیَاز | piyāz | |
| پِیاز | piyâz |
Which one should you use?
پیاز is the standard Persian word, while سوخ is a dialectal variation.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
پیاز is the standard and most widely recognized word for onion in formal and everyday Persian.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sōx and the IPA is /ˈsoːx/.
Did you know?
- There is a common Persian idiom پیاز داغ کردن, which literally means 'frying onions' but is used to describe the act of exaggerating a story to make it more exciting.
- The term سوخ may actually have Turkic roots, specifically originating from the Proto-Turkic word *sogan.
- While پیاز is the universal standard, using the variant سوخ in a formal Tehran setting might unintentionally signal that you are from a specific regional or ethnic background.
Example sentences for Persian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Zahra and Mohammad are cooking together in the kitchen.
- زهرا Zahraمحمد، سوخ کجاست؟Mohammad, sokh kojast?Mohammad, where is the onion?
- محمد Mohammadتوی یخچال است، زهرا.Tuye yakhchal ast, Zahra.It is in the refrigerator, Zahra.
- زهرا Zahraممنون، حالا من آن را میبرم.Mamnun, hala man an ra mibaram.Thanks, now I will cut it.
- محمد Mohammadمراقب باش که دستت را نبری.Moragheb bash ke dastat ra nabari.Be careful not to cut your hand.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “onion” translations and entries سوخ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سوخ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
