رود
rud/ˈroːd/
The Persian word for river is رود (rud). Wiktionary also lists رودْخانِه (rudxâne) and نَهْر (nahr).
Meaning: large stream which drains a landmass (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| رود | rud | /ˈroːd/ (Classical Persian) /ˈruːd/ (Classical Persian) |
| رودْخانِه | rudxâne | |
| نَهْر | nahr | |
| دَرْیا | daryâ |
The term رود means river. While it is a correct way to refer to a large stream of water, it often carries a more poetic or literary tone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word رودخانه is a compound formed by combining رود (river) and خانه (house), which literally translates to 'river-house'.
Which one should you use?
رود is more literary or poetic, whereas رودخانه is the standard, everyday word used in modern Persian. Additionally, نهر typically refers to a smaller stream, canal or brook rather than a large river.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rud and the IPA is /ˈroːd/.
Did you know?
- In some regions and contexts, Iranians use the word دَرْیا, which means 'sea', to refer to a very large river.
- The word رود is related to the Yaghnobi word рута, a language spoken in Tajikistan that preserves features of ancient Middle Persian.
- In classical Persian poetry, رود is frequently used as a metaphor for the passage of time or the flow of destiny.
Examples in context
- او در رودخانه غرق شد.He drowned in the river.This sentence shows the use of رود in the context of drowning.Tatoeba #5360409 by Hussein64, translation #300670 by CK
- هر رودی یک چشمه دارد.Every river has a source.This sentence illustrates the use of رود when discussing a river's source.Tatoeba #10458082 by cojiluc, translation #3971727 by AlanF_US
- رودخانه پوشیده از لجن بود.The river was cloudy with silt.This sentence uses رود to describe the condition of a river.Tatoeba #7830862 by cojiluc, translation #273213 by orcrist
- می‌توانید به من بگویید راه رودخانه را چطور پیدا کنم؟Can you tell me how to get to the river?
- فردا بریم در رودخانه شنا کنیم.Let's go for a swim in the river tomorrow.
- شنیده‌ام رودخانه‌ای زیبا در نزدیکی وجود دارد.I heard there is a beautiful river nearby.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are talking about a trip to the mountains.
- رضا Rezaبیا کنار این رود بنشینیم.Biyā kenāre in rud beneshinim.Let's sit by this river.
- زهرا Zahraبله، آب این رود خیلی زلال است.Bale, ābe in rud kheyli zolāl ast.Yes, the water of this river is very clear.
- رضا Rezaآیا این رود به دریا می‌ریزد؟Āyā in rud be daryā mirizad?Does this river flow into the sea?
- زهرا Zahraبله، این رود خیلی طولانی است.Bale, in rud kheyli tulāni ast.Yes, this river is very long.
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.
