شایعات
The English phrase "rumors" is شایعات in Persian.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is شایعه.
Did you know?
- While شایعات refers to rumors, Iranians often use the word حاشیه meaning 'margin' to describe the gossip and drama surrounding a celebrity's personal life.
- There is a cultural tendency in Iran to distinguish between شایعات and خال‌انداختن, a playful way of describing the start of a rumor through subtle hints.
- The root of شایعات is shared with the Persian word شایع, which is used in medicine and sociology to describe a 'prevalent' or 'epidemic' condition.
Examples in context
- دختران در مورد مری شایعات و دروغ های زیادی پراکندند.The girls spread many false rumors and lies about Mary.Tatoeba #3839774 by kuarash, translation #3839313 by Hybrid
- شایعات احتمالا صحت دارند.These rumors are probably true.Tatoeba #3667636 by MCMC, translation #3667223 by Eldad
- طبق شایعات داستان بلند جدید او براساس تجارب شخصی خود اوست.According to the rumors, his new long-stories are based on his personal experiences.Tatoeba #729385 by Esperantodan, translation #7783951 by shayan
Example conversation
Reza and Niloufar are talking about a recent news report in a cafe.
- رضا Rezaآیا این شایعات واقعیت دارد؟āyā in shāye'āt vāghe'iyat dārad?Are these rumors true?
- نیلوفر Niloufarفکر نمی‌کنم، فقط شایعات هستند.fekr nemikonam, faghat shāye'āt hastand.I don't think so, they are just rumors.
- رضا Rezaباید منتظر خبر رسمی باشیم.bāyad montazer-e khabar-e rasmi bāshim.We should wait for the official news.
- نیلوفر Niloufarدرست می‌گویی، رضا.dorost miguyi, rezā.You are right, Reza.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
