کشمش
kešmeš/kiʃ.ˈmiʃ/
The English word raisin is کشمش (kešmeš) in Persian. Wiktionary also lists مویز (maviz).
Meaning: dried grape (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| کشمش | kešmeš | /kiʃ.ˈmiʃ/ (Classical Persian) |
| مویز | maviz |
The word refers to a dried grape.
Which one should you use?
کشمش is the most common and standard word for raisin used throughout Iran. مویز is a synonym used in specific culinary contexts or certain regional dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
مویز is more common in certain regional dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /kiʃ.ˈmiʃ/. The stress is on the second of two syllables.
Did you know?
- The word مویز is linguistically linked to the Persian word for 'wine', می, because both refer to the fermented or preserved essence of the grape.
- The term کشمش is specifically associated with a green and seedless variety of raisin that has historical roots in Bokhara, Uzbekistan.
- The Persian word مویز has close linguistic relatives in other Iranian languages, such as the Kurdish mêwîj and the Pashto mamiz.
Examples in context
- من کشمش دوست دارم.man keshmesh doost dāram.I like raisins.
- کشمش در این نان هست.keshmesh dar in nān hast.There are raisins in this bread.
- کشمش خیلی شیرین است.keshmesh kheyli shirin ast.The raisin is very sweet.
Example conversation
Ali and Sara are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- علی Aliسارا، کشمش کجاست؟Sārā, keshmesh kojāst?Sara, where are the raisins?
- سارا Saraتوی کابینت است، علی.Tou-ye kābinet ast, Ali.They are in the cabinet, Ali.
- علی Aliمیخواهم کشمش را با بادام بخورم.Mikhāham keshmesh rā bā bādām bokhoram.I want to eat raisins with almonds.
- سارا Saraچه ترکیب خوبی!Che tarkib-e khoubi!What a great combination!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “raisin” translations and entries کشمش, مویز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مویز, کشمش, CC BY-SA 4.0.
