پف فیل
pofefil/ˈpuf ˈfiːl/word by word
The English phrase "popcorn" is translated into Persian as پف فیل (pofefil). Wiktionary also lists چس فیل (čos-e fil) and پاپکرن (pâpkorn).
Meaning: a snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| پف فیل | pofefil | /ˈpuf ˈfiːl/ (Classical Persian, word by word) |
| چس فیل | čos-e fil | |
| پاپکرن | pâpkorn |
The word refers to the snack food made from corn kernels popped by dry heating.
Which one should you use?
The form پاپکرن is a direct loanword from English and is commonly used in modern, urban or commercial contexts such as cinemas. The forms پف فیل and چس فیل are alternative Persian expressions.
How do you pronounce it?
pofefil (/ˈpuf ˈfiːl/)
Did you know?
- Because of the phonetic connection to the brand 'Chesterfield', the phrase چس فیل is often playfully interpreted as 'elephant's farts' in Persian.
- The term پف فیل utilizes the word پف, which refers to a puff or a swelling, mimicking the way corn expands.
Examples in context
- من عاشق پف فیل هستم.man āshegh-e pof-e fil hastam.I love popcorn.
Example conversation
Reza and Niloufar are deciding on snacks for a movie night.
- رضا Rezaمیخواهی پف فیل درست کنم؟Mikhahi pof-e fil dorost konam?Do you want me to make popcorn?
- نیلوفر Niloufarبله، خیلی عالی میشود.Bale, kheyli ali mishavad.Yes, that would be great.
- رضا Rezaنمک یا کره بریزم؟Namak ya kare berizam?Should I put salt or butter?
- نیلوفر Niloufarلطفاً کره بزن، رضا.Lotfan kare bezan, Reza.Please put butter, Reza.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “popcorn” translations and entries چس فیل, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (پف, فیل) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries فیل, چس فیل, CC BY-SA 4.0.
