تکرارشونده
tekrar-shavandeh
The English word "recurring" is translated into Persian as تکرارشونده (tekrar-shavandeh).
تکرارشونده is used as an adjective to describe something that happens frequently.
Meaning: happening frequently (adj)
Which one should you use?
While تکرارشونده is the standard term, you may encounter مکرر, which is a formal synonym meaning "repeated" or "frequent". If you are in a technical, scientific or mathematical context, the term بازگشتی is often used. In casual conversation, you might use the phrase تکرار داره to express that something "repeats".
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, تکرارشونده can be placed either before or after a noun to describe it.
How do you pronounce it?
tekrar-shavandeh
Did you know?
- While تکرارشونده is a standard adjective, if you describe a recurring dream as تکراری, it can imply the dream has become 'boring' or 'cliché'.
- In Persian poetry, a recurring refrain is called a ترجیع, a structural repetition designed to create a specific musical rhythm within the poem.
- In a spiritual or mystical setting, a recurring chant or mantra is known as a ذکر, which literally refers to the act of remembering and repeating a divine name.
Examples in context
- ما با یک خطای تکرارشونده روبرو هستیم.mā bā yek khatā-ye tekrārshavandeh ruberu hastim.We are facing a recurring error.
Example conversation
Amir and Sara are discussing a technical issue at work.
- سارا Saraامیر، این خطا دوباره ظاهر شد.amir, in khatā dobāre zāher shod.Amir, this error appeared again.
- امیر Amirآیا این یک مشکل تکرارشونده است؟āyā in yek moshkel-e tekrārshavandeh ast?Is this a recurring problem?
- سارا Saraبله، این هفته سه بار اتفاق افتاد.bale, in hafte se bār ettefāgh oftād.Yes, it happened three times this week.
- امیر Amirباید حتماً بررسی‌اش کنیم.bāyad hatman barresi-ash konim.We must definitely investigate it.
