محافظت
muhāfazat/mu.haː.fa.ˈzat/
Protection in Persian is محافظت (muhāfazat).
محافظت refers to the means of keeping or remaining safe.
Meaning: means of keeping or remaining safe (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun محافظت refers to the act of protection itself. If you wish to refer to the person or thing that performs the protection, such as a guardian or a guard, use محافظ.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to indicate what is being protected, the noun محافظت is typically followed by the preposition از (protection of). To express the action of protecting as a verb, you combine the noun محافظت with the auxiliary verb کردن to form محافظت کردن.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /mu.haː.fa.ˈzat/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian culture, the concept of protection is often linked to the چشم‌زخم or 'evil eye', leading to the use of physical amulets for spiritual محافظت.
- The root of محافظت is shared with the word for 'governor' in several Arabic-influenced languages, as a governor's primary role was the protection of a province.
- In classical Persian poetry, the idea of protection is frequently symbolized by the 'shadow' of a protector, where سایه represents a shielding presence.
Examples in context
- برای اطمینان از محافظت مؤثر موتور و روان کنندگی در همه شرایط سرویس، فقط از بهترین روغن موتور استفاه کنید.To ensure effective engine protection and lubrication under all service conditions, only use the best motor oil.This sentence demonstrates the use of محافظت in the context of engine protection.Tatoeba #12850828 by manelie, translation #3487988 by neron
- ما به محافظت از پوست در برابر آفتاب نیاز داریم.mā be mohāfazat az pust dar barābar-e āftāb niyāz dārim.We need protection for the skin against the sun.
- این دستگاه برای محافظت از خانه طراحی شده است.in dastgāh barāye mohāfazat az khāne tarāhi shode ast.This device is designed for the protection of the house.
Example conversation
Niloofar and Ali are discussing safety equipment for a trip.
- نیلوفر Niloufarآیا کلاه ایمنی برای محافظت لازم است؟Aya kolah-e imeni baraye mohafezat lazem ast?Is a safety helmet necessary for protection?
- علی Aliبله، حتماً یکی بردار، نیلوفر.Bale, hatman yeki bardar, Niloofar.Yes, definitely take one, Niloofar.
- نیلوفر Niloufarممنون، علی. کجا هستند؟Mamnoon, Ali. Koja hastand?Thanks, Ali. Where are they?
- علی Aliآن‌ها در جعبه آبی هستند.Anha dar jabeh-ye abi hastand.They are in the blue box.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry محافظت, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
