جغد
joġd/ˈd͡ʒuɣd/
The Persian word for owl is جغد (joġd) or بوف.
Meaning: bird (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| جغد | joġd | /ˈd͡ʒuɣd/ (Classical Persian) /ˈt͡ʃuɣd/ (Classical Persian) |
| بوف | buf |
Both terms refer to the bird known as an owl.
Which one should you use?
جغد is the most common and general term for an owl in Persian.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈdʒuɣd/. This is romanized as joġd.
Did you know?
- While 'owl' is a neutral word in English, calling someone a جغد in Persian is an insult, implying they are foolish or unlucky.
- In many Persian-speaking cultures, seeing an owl is traditionally considered a bad omen or a sign of impending misfortune.
- The word جغد is derived from the Sogdian word cγwty, a language spoken by the merchants of the Silk Road.
Examples in context
- من صدای جغد را شنیدم.man sedā-ye joghd rā shenidam.I heard the sound of an owl.
- جغد در شب بیدار است.joghd dar shab bidār ast.An owl is awake at night.
Example conversation
Amir and Niloufar are looking at a picture book.
- امیر Amirنیلوفر، این چه پرندهای است؟Niloufar, in che parandeyi ast?Niloufar, what bird is this?
- نیلوفر Niloufarاین یک جغد است.in yek joghd ast.This is an owl.
- امیر Amirچقدر چشمهای بزرگی دارد!cheghadr cheshmhāye bozorgi dārad!What big eyes it has!
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، جغدها چشمهای بزرگی دارند.bale, joghdhā cheshmhāye bozorgi dārand.Yes, owls have big eyes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “owl” translations and entries جغد, بوف, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بوف, جغد, CC BY-SA 4.0.
