باران
bārān/baː.ˈraːn/
The English word 'rain' is باران (bārān) in Persian.
باران is a noun used to describe the phenomenon of rain. Unlike English, where 'rain' can function as both a noun and a verb, in Persian you typically use the noun باران alongside a verb like باریدن (to rain or to fall) to express the action.
Meaning: an instance of particles falling (noun)
Which one should you use?
While باران is the standard term for rain, بارون is a common informal version. Additionally, بارندگی is a more specific term referring to 'rainfall'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun باران is closely related to the verb باریدن, which means 'to rain' or 'to fall'.
How do you pronounce it?
bārān. The word has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /baː.ˈraːn/.
Did you know?
- The word باران can also be a female given name in Iran.
- The word باران is a distant relative of the Latin word ūrīnor, which means 'to dive'.
- In Persian literature and poetry, باران is often used as a metaphor for divine grace or a spiritual cleansing of the soul.
Examples in context
- ناگهان باران باریدن گرفت.Suddenly rain began to fall.This sentence shows how to describe rain beginning to fall using باران.Tatoeba #644139 by mahdiye, translation #19627 by orcrist
- باران به پنجره تازیانه می زد.The rain whipped against the window.This sentence uses باران to describe rain hitting a window.Tatoeba #656642 by mahdiye, translation #26817 by Dejo
- به خاطر باران، پیک نیک کنسل شد.The picnic was canceled due to rain.This sentence demonstrates using باران to explain why an event was canceled.Tatoeba #654524 by pliiganto, translation #7784010 by shayan
- امروز باران میاد.It's going to rain today.
- وقتی که بارون میاد، زراعت عشق طاقت می‌خواد.When it rains, the cultivation of love requires patience.
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Example conversation
Zahra and Mohammad are deciding whether to go for a walk.
- زهرا Zahraببین، دارد باران می‌بارد.Bebin, dārad bārān mibārad.Look, it is raining.
- محمد Mohammadواقعاً؟ من باران را دوست دارم.Vāghe'an? Man bārān rā doust dāram.Really? I love the rain.
- زهرا Zahraولی باران شدید است و ما خیس می‌شویم.Vali bārān shadid ast va mā khis mishavim.But the rain is heavy and we will get wet.
- محمد Mohammadحق با توست، زهرا. می‌مانیم.Hagh bā tost, Zahra. Mimānim.You are right, Zahra. We will stay.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry باران, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries باران, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
