رود
rud/ˈroːd/
The English word river is translated into Dari as رود (rud). Wiktionary also lists رودْخانِه (rudxâne) and نَهْر (nahr).
Meaning: large stream which drains a landmass (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dari | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| رود | rud | /ˈroːd/ (Classical Persian) /ˈruːd/ (Classical Persian) |
| رودْخانِه | rudxâne | |
| نَهْر | nahr | |
| دَرْیا | daryâ |
In Dari, the term for a large stream of water that drains a landmass can be expressed in several ways, most commonly through the word رود or the compound noun رودخانه.
What does it mean word for word?
The compound noun رودخانه is formed by combining رود, meaning river and خانه, meaning house, literally translating to river-house.
Which one should you use?
While رود and رودخانه both mean river, you should use دَرْیا when referring to a sea or a large body of water such as an ocean.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form رودخانه is a compound noun used very commonly in Dari to express the concept of a river.
How do you pronounce it?
The word رود is pronounced as /ˈroːd/.
Did you know?
- The word رود is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'stream', as both derive from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root '*srew-' meaning 'to flow'.
- In Afghan culture, rivers are often central to folklore and are sometimes personified as powerful entities that can be appeased or offended.
- Because دَرْیا covers oceans, a Dari speaker might use it to describe the 'river' of the sky if they are being poetic about the Milky Way.
Examples in context
- او در رودخانه غرق شد.He drowned in the river.This sentence illustrates how to use رود when describing someone drowning in a river.Tatoeba #5360409 by Hussein64, translation #300670 by CK
- هر رودی یک چشمه دارد.Every river has a source.This sentence shows the use of رود when discussing the source of a river.Tatoeba #10458082 by cojiluc, translation #3971727 by AlanF_US
- رودخانه پوشیده از لجن بود.The river was cloudy with silt.This sentence demonstrates the use of رود to describe the condition of a river's water.Tatoeba #7830862 by cojiluc, translation #273213 by orcrist
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Example conversation
Ali and Zainab are looking at a map of the region.
- علی Aliاین رود کجاست؟In rud kujast?Where is this river?
- زینب Zaynabاین رود از شمال می‌آید.In rud az shumal mi-ayad.This river comes from the north.
- علی Aliآیا این رود عمیق است؟Aya in rud amiq ast?Is this river deep?
- زینب Zaynabبله، این رود بسیار عمیق است.Bale, in rud besyar amiq ast.Yes, this river is very deep.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “river” translations and entries رود, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries رود, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
