استراحت
esterâhat/ʔis.ti.raː.ˈhat/
The English word 'rest' is translated into Persian as استراحت (esterâhat).
The term استراحت refers to relief from exertion or a state of quiet and recreation. You can also use the related noun استراحتگاه to describe a place for rest, such as a rest area or a resort, by adding the suffix -گاه.
Meaning: relief from exertion, state of quiet and recreation (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the standard way to express the verb 'to rest' is استراحت کردن, the word آسودن serves as a more literary and formal alternative.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To use the noun استراحت as a verb meaning 'to rest', it is commonly paired with the auxiliary verb کردن (to do).
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ʔis.ti.raː.ˈhat/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 4th syllable.
When do people say it?
If you want to tell someone to be at ease or take it easy, you can say راحت باشید. To say 'please', you can use either لطفاً or خواهش می‌کنم.
Did you know?
- In Persian poetry, the concept of 'rest' often appears as آسودن, which carries a spiritual or eternal connotation. This word is frequently used to describe the final rest of death or the peace of the soul.
- The adjective راحت can also mean 'easy' when describing a task, showing that the concept of 'rest' extends to the lack of difficulty.
- The word استراحت was borrowed from Arabic, but Persian has its own native word آسایش to describe peace and comfort. While استراحت focuses on the break from work, آسایش focuses on the overall quality of life.
Examples in context
- تو باید قدری استراحت کنیYou should get some rest.This sentence illustrates the use of استراحت for suggesting someone get some rest.Tatoeba #2371109 by arashmehrad, translation #1656246 by Spamster
- دکتر به او گفت او باید استراحت کند.The doctor told her that she should take a rest.This sentence shows استراحت being used in the context of medical advice.Tatoeba #1519602 by AsliAbbasi, translation #27919 by CK
- لطفاً استراحت کنید.Please have some rest.
- چرا یکم استراحت نمی‌کنی؟Why don't you take a little rest?
- استراحت کن، خواهش می‌کنم.Take a rest, please.
- استراحت یک نیاز ضروری است که به آن اهمیت بدهیم.Rest is a necessary need to which we should pay attention.
- استراحت کوتاهی لازم دارم.esteraahat-e kootahi laazem daaram.I need a short rest.
Example conversation
Sara and Amir are talking about their busy work week.
- سارا Saraامیر، امروز خیلی خسته به نظر می‌رسی.Amir, emrooz kheyli khasteh be nazar mi-rasi.Amir, you look very tired today.
- امیر Amirبله، واقعاً به کمی استراحت نیاز دارم.Bale, vaaghe'an be kami esteraahat niyaz daaram.Yes, I really need some rest.
- سارا Saraپس امروز زود به خانه برو.Pas emrooz zood be khaaneh boro.Then go home early today.
- امیر Amirفکر خوبیه، ممنون سارا.Fekr-e khoobie, mamnoon Sara.That is a good idea, thanks Sara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rest” translations and entries استراحت, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
