کَاغَذ
kāġaz
The English word "paper" is translated into Persian as کَاغَذ (kāġaz). Wiktionary also lists کَاغِذ (kāġiz) and کاغَذ (kâġaz).
Meaning: sheet material (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| کَاغَذ | kāġaz |
| کَاغِذ | kāġiz |
| کاغَذ | kâġaz |
| کاغِذ | kâġez |
Which one should you use?
The provided forms represent different ways of spelling and pronouncing the word: کَاغَذ, کَاغِذ, کاغَذ and کاغِذ.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Afghanistan, kaaghaz is widely used.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the suffix -i to the noun kāġaz creates an adjective meaning 'made of paper' or 'paper-like' کاغذی.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is kāġaz.
Did you know?
- The Persian word کاغذ is a loanword that traveled from China through Central Asia, reflecting the historical spread of papermaking technology along the Silk Road.
- If someone describes a person's character as کاغذی, they might be implying that the person's strength or feelings are as thin and easily torn as a sheet of paper.
- In traditional Persian calligraphy, the کاغذ is often hand-treated with a mixture of egg white and alum to create a non-absorbent surface for the ink.
Examples in context
- ممکنه لطفاً یک کاغذ بدهید؟Can you please give me a paper?
- این کَاغَذ خیلی سفید است.in kāghaz kheyli sefid ast.This paper is very white.
- روی این کَاغَذ بنویس.ruye in kāghaz benevis.Write on this paper.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “paper” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
