جاده
jaddeh
The Persian word for road is جاده (jaddeh).
The word جاده is a noun used to describe a way for travel.
Meaning: a way for travel (noun)
Which one should you use?
While جاده refers to a road or highway typically connecting towns or rural areas, خیابان is used for a street within a city or urban area.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of جاده is جاده‌ها. To express 'a road' (indefinite), you add the suffix '-i' to the end of the word, resulting in جاده‌ای.
How do you pronounce it?
jaddeh
Did you know?
- The word جاده is borrowed from the Arabic word جَادَّة, which originally meant a 'wide' or 'main' path.
- Persian distinguishes between a 'road' جاده and a 'way' راه, where راه is far more versatile and can mean a method, a solution or a habit.
- In classical Persian poetry, the 'road' or 'path' is often used as a metaphor for the arduous process of spiritual ascension rather than physical travel.
Examples in context
- تام خشم جاده ای دارد.Tom has road rage.This sentence shows how to use جاده in the context of road rage.Tatoeba #12736328 by manelie, translation #9358859 by shekitten
- جادهٔ صلح هرگز هموار نیست.The road to peace is never smooth.This sentence uses جاده in a metaphorical sense regarding the road to peace.Tatoeba #12755937 by cojiluc, translation #7098079 by JimBreen
- آب روی جاده فقط یک سراب بود.The water on the road was just a mirage.This sentence shows how to use جاده when describing something seen on a road.Tatoeba #7823487 by cojiluc, translation #5243053 by AlanF_US
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Example conversation
Niloufar and Amir are planning a trip by car.
- نیلوفر Niloufarکدام جاده به شمال می‌رود؟Kodām jāde be shomāl miravad?Which road goes to the north?
- امیر Amirاین جاده سریع‌ترین راه است.In jāde sari-tarin rāh ast.This road is the fastest way.
- نیلوفر Niloufarآیا این جاده خلوت است؟Āyā in jāde khalvat ast?Is this road quiet?
- امیر Amirبله، جاده خیلی خلوت است.Bale, jāde kheyli khalvat ast.Yes, the road is very quiet.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جاده, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
