احترام
ehteram
The English word respect is translated into Persian as احترام (ehteram).
احترام is a noun meaning admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit. To express the action of respecting someone, it is most commonly used in the verbal phrase احترام گذاشتن, which literally means to place or put respect.
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use احترام in several grammatical constructions. The phrase با احترام acts as an adverbial phrase meaning 'with respect' or 'sincerely'. If you want to describe someone as being 'worthy of respect', you can use the adjective phrase باعث احترام, which literally translates to 'cause of respect'.
How do you pronounce it?
ehteram
Did you know?
- The concept of respect in Persian is deeply tied to the system of 'Ta'arof', a complex network of etiquette where one might express exaggerated respect to avoid appearing selfish.
- The Persian word احترام is an Arabic loanword, meaning its roots and structure follow Arabic morphological patterns rather than the native Indo-European pattern of Persian.
- While احترام is the general word for respect, Iranians often use the term ادب to describe the outward behavior and manners that demonstrate that respect.
Examples in context
- با او با احترام رفتار کنید.Treat her with respect.This sentence shows how to use احترام to describe treating someone with respect.Tatoeba #12781474 by manelie, translation #1638309 by Spamster
- این دولتمرد سزاوار احترام است.The statesman is worthy of respect.This sentence demonstrates using احترام to describe someone being worthy of respect.Tatoeba #10358598 by cojiluc, translation #45940 by yusufsarici
- لطفاً به مرزهای من احترام بگذارید.Please respect my boundaries.This sentence illustrates the use of احترام in the context of respecting boundaries.Tatoeba #12834937 by manelie, translation #9084259 by Amastan
- با احترام، حق شماست که در تمامی مسائل حاکم باشید.Respectfully, it is your right to be in charge of all matters.
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Example conversation
Ali and Niloufar are discussing their former teacher.
- علی Aliمن برای استاد قدیمی‌ام احترام زیادی قائلم.Man baraye ostade ghadimiam ehteram-e ziadi gha'elam.I have a lot of respect for my old professor.
- نیلوفر Niloufarاو واقعاً لایق این احترام است.Oo vaghean layegh-e in ehteram ast.He truly deserves this respect.
- علی Aliبله، او همیشه به همه احترام می‌گذاشت.Bale, oo hamishe be hame ehteram migezasht.Yes, he always showed respect to everyone.
- نیلوفر Niloufarدقیقاً، به همین دلیل همه او را دوست دارند.Daghighan, be hamin dalil hame oo ra doost darand.Exactly, that is why everyone likes him.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries احترام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
