نقاشی
naqqāshi
The Persian word for painting is نقاشی (naqqāshi).
The word نقاشی is used to refer to both a physical piece of artwork (a painting) and the discipline or the act of painting itself.
Meaning: an illustration or artwork using paint (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is derived from the root naqqāsh, which means painter or engraver and refers to the art or the act of painting.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural form of painting, you can use نقاشی‌ها by adding the suffix -hā to the end of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
naqqāshi
Did you know?
- In classical Persian literature, the act of نقاشی is often used as a metaphor for the divine creation of the universe, where God is viewed as the ultimate painter.
- Persian art distinguishes between نقاشی and تذهیب, the latter being the specific art of illuminating manuscripts with gold and colored patterns.
- The word نقاشی is shared with Arabic, but in Persian it specifically evolved to encompass the intricate tradition of Persian miniatures, which are characterized by stylized figures and vivid colors.
Examples in context
- او در نقاشی استعداد دارد.He has an aptitude for painting.This sentence is useful for expressing someone's talent for the discipline of نقاشی.Tatoeba #12881844 by manelie, translation #294701 by shekitten
- نقاشی یک شعر بدون کلام است.A painting is a wordless poem.This sentence is useful for providing a poetic description of a نقاشی.Tatoeba #7525336 by cojiluc, translation #2818486 by carlosalberto
- این یک نقاشی کوچک نفیس است.This is an exquisite little painting.This sentence is useful for describing the quality of a physical نقاشی.Tatoeba #12777623 by manelie, translation #55572 by CM
- شما چقدر تجربه در حوزهٔ نگارگری دارید؟How much experience do you have in the field of painting?
- نقاشی‌ات واقعاً شگفت‌انگیز است!Your painting is truly amazing!
Example conversation
Amir and Zahra are visiting an art gallery.
- امیر Amirزهرا، این نقاشی را دوست داری؟Zahra, in noghashi ra doost dari?Zahra, do you like this painting?
- زهرا Zahraبله، این نقاشی خیلی زیباست.Bale, in noghashi kheyli zibast.Yes, this painting is very beautiful.
- امیر Amirرنگ‌های این نقاشی خیلی خاص هستند.Rang-haye in noghashi kheyli khas hastand.The colors of this painting are very special.
- زهرا Zahraامیر، من می‌خواهم آن را بخرم.Amir, man mikham an ra bekharam.Amir, I want to buy it.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
