دویدن
davidan
To run in Persian is دویدن (davidan).
The verb is used to describe moving quickly on two feet.
Meaning: to move quickly on two feet (verb)
Which one should you use?
The form دویدن is the standard term, while شتافتن is a more literary formal term for 'run'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form دویدن functions as both the infinitive 'to run' and the gerund 'running'.
How do you pronounce it?
davidan
Did you know?
- To say a nose is 'running' due to a cold, Persians use the verb آب آمدن (ab amadan), which literally translates to 'water coming'.
- While دویدن is the standard word, Persians may use the word تاختن when describing a run that mimics the galloping of a horse.
- In Persian, if you want to say someone is 'running' for a political office, you use the verb کاندید شدن (kandid shodan), which is a loanword.
Examples in context
- من دویدم تا باقی‌ماندگان را علامت دهم.I ran to signal the remaining ones.
- پریا در آشفتگی شتافت تا سلطان را از وضعیت پیش‌آمده آگاه کند.Pariyā ran in distress to inform the Sultan of the unexpected situation.
- او دوید و بلندی‌ها را پیمود.He ran and ascended the heights.
- دیگر وقت نداریم، بدو!We don't have time, run!
- دویدن برای سلامتی خوب است.davidan barāye salāhati khub ast.Running is good for health.
Example conversation
Reza and Maryam are at the park.
- رضا Rezaمریم، بیا با هم برویم دویدن.Maryam, bia ba ham beravim dovidan.Maryam, let's go running together.
- مریم Maryamمن خسته‌ام و نمی‌توانم بدوم.Man khaste-am va nemitavanam bedavam.I am tired and I cannot run.
- رضا Rezaفقط کمی آرام بدویم.Faghat kami aram bedavim.Let's just run slowly.
- مریم Maryamخیلی خب، برویم.Kheyli khob, beravim.Alright, let's go.
