پلاتین
pelâtin[pʰɪ.lɑː.t̪ʰiːn]
Platinum in Persian is پلاتین (pelâtin). Wiktionary also lists طلای سفید (talā-ye sefīd) and اسپیدزر (espīdzarr).
Meaning: metal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| پلاتین | pelâtin | [pʰɪ.lɑː.t̪ʰiːn] (Dari, formal, narrow) |
| طلای سفید | talā-ye sefīd | |
| اسپیدزر | espīdzarr |
Which one should you use?
While پلاتین is the direct loanword for the chemical element platinum, طلای سفید is a common way to describe the appearance of platinum jewelry in a retail or social context.
How do you pronounce it?
pelâtin
Did you know?
- Because طلای سفید is so common in commerce, an English speaker asking for 'platinum' by its scientific name پلاتین in a traditional bazaar might be met with a confused look.
- The Greek root of the word 'platinum' involves the word πλατύς, which actually means 'broad' or 'wide'.
- While 'white gold' describes platinum's look, in a jewelry shop, a clerk might use طلای سفید to refer to white gold alloys rather than pure platinum.
Examples in context
- قیمت پلاتین در بازار امروز بالا است.gheymat-e platin dar bāzār-e emruz bālā ast.The price of platinum in the market today is high.
- این حلقه از پلاتین ساخته شده است.in halghe az platin sākhte shode ast.This ring is made of platinum.
Example conversation
Niloofar and Amir are at a jewelry store.
- نیلوفر Niloufarببین، این گردنبند از پلاتین است.Bebin, in gardanband az platin ast.Look, this necklace is made of platinum.
- امیر Amirخیلی زیباست، اما گران است.Kheyli zibast, ama geran ast.It is very beautiful, but it is expensive.
- نیلوفر Niloufarپلاتین کیفیت خیلی بهتری دارد.Platin keyfiyat-e kheyli behtari darad.Platinum has much better quality.
- امیر Amirحق با توست، نیلوفر.Hagh ba to'st, Niloofar.You are right, Niloofar.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “platinum” translations and entries پلاتین, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سفید, پلاتین, CC BY-SA 4.0.
