تولهسگ
tule sag
The English word "puppy" is تولهسگ (tule sag) in Persian.
تولهسگ is a noun used to refer to a young dog.
Meaning: young dog (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, such as for "puppies", add the suffix '-hā' to the end of the compound to form تولهسگها.
How do you pronounce it?
tule sag
Did you know?
- While تولهسگ is the literal term, calling someone a توله in a heated argument is a severe insult that questions their lineage or upbringing.
- In Persian culture, the dog is often viewed with a duality of deep loyalty and ritual impurity, meaning a تولهسگ might be loved as a pet but kept away from prayer rugs.
- In traditional Persian poetry, the 'dog' is sometimes portrayed as a symbol of the ultimate loyal companion, contrasting with the ritual impurity found in religious contexts.
Examples in context
- من یک تولهسگ خیلی کوچک دارم.man yek tole-sag-e kheyli koochak dāram.I have a very small puppy.
- این تولهسگ خیلی شیرین است.in tole-sag kheyli shirin ast.This puppy is very sweet.
Example conversation
Maryama and Amir are looking at a pet store window.
- مریم Maryamنگاه کن، آن تولهسگ چقدر زیباست!negāh kon, ān tole-sag cheghadr zibāst!Look, how beautiful that puppy is!
- امیر Amirبله، واقعاً بامزه است.bale, vāghean bāmaze ast.Yes, it is really cute.
- مریم Maryamامیر، میخواهی برای ما یک تولهسگ بخری؟amir, mikhāhi barāye mā yek tole-sag bekharī?Amir, do you want to buy a puppy for us?
- امیر Amirحتماً، بعداً دربارهاش صحبت میکنیم.hatman, ba'dan darbāre-ash sohbat mikonim.Sure, we will talk about it later.
