دادستان
dadsetan
The English word "prosecutor" is translated into Persian as دادستان (dadsetan).
دادستان refers to a prosecuting attorney. When referring specifically to a public prosecutor, the technical synonym مدعی عمومی may be used.
Meaning: prosecuting attorney (noun)
Which one should you use?
While دادستان is the standard term, وکیل العموم is a formal alternative for prosecutor and مدعی عمومی is a technical synonym used to specifically denote a public prosecutor.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add the suffix '-hā' to the end of the word to form دادستان‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
dadsetan
Did you know?
- In modern Persian, if you call someone an مدعی (modda'i) in a social setting, you might be accusing them of being a 'pretender' or someone who is 'making a false claim' rather than a legal professional.
- The formal term وکیل العموم is an Arabic loanphrase meaning 'the lawyer of the people'. This reflects the legal philosophy that the prosecutor represents the general public rather than a private client.
- In historical Persian literature, the concept of داد was personified as a cosmic force that even the most powerful kings were required to obey.
Examples in context
- دادستان پرونده را بررسی کرد.dādestān parvande rā barresi kard.The prosecutor reviewed the case.
- او می‌خواهد دادستان شود.u mikhāhad dādestān shavad.He wants to become a prosecutor.
- دادستان در دادگاه صحبت کرد.dādestān dar dādgāh sohbat kard.The prosecutor spoke in court.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Reza are discussing a news report about a trial.
- نیلوفر Niloufarآیا دادستان امروز در دادگاه بود؟āyā dādestān emruz dar dādgāh bud?Was the prosecutor in court today?
- رضا Rezaبله، او بسیار قاطع بود.bale, u besiyār ghāte' bud.Yes, he was very decisive.
- نیلوفر Niloufarآیا پرونده پیچیده‌ای است؟āyā parvande pichide-i ast?Is it a complicated case?
- رضا Rezaبله، دادستان در حال بررسی است.bale, dādestān dar hāl e barresi ast.Yes, the prosecutor is currently investigating it.
