زعفران
za'ferân/zaʔ.fa.ˈraːn/
The Persian word for saffron is زعفران (za'ferân).
زعفران is a noun used to refer to the spice saffron.
Meaning: spice (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced za'ferân. It has three syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- In Persian traditional medicine, زعفران is not just a spice but is believed to be a mood elevator that can treat depression.
- Because زعفران is so valuable, it is sometimes referred to as 'red gold' in Iranian markets.
- The word زعفران shares a common ancestor with the Aramaic word צפר, which relates to the color of the spice.
Examples in context
- می شود برایم مقداری زعفران بخری؟Will you buy for me some saffron?This sentence is useful for asking someone to buy some saffron.Tatoeba #754091 by mahdiye, translation #754081 by CM
- گران‌ترین ادویه در جهان زعفران است.The most expensive spice in the world is saffron.This sentence is useful for stating that saffron is the most expensive spice in the world.Tatoeba #10774912 by cojiluc, translation #10636453 by AlanF_US
- من عاشق پخت و پز با زعفران هستمI love cooking with saffron
- این چای با زعفران خوشمزه است.in chāy bā zaferān khoshmaze ast.This tea is delicious with saffron.
Example conversation
Sara and Reza are cooking dinner together.
- سارا Saraرضا، زعفران کجاست؟Reza, zaferān kojāst?Reza, where is the saffron?
- رضا Rezaتوی کابینت است، سارا.Tuye kābinet ast, Sārā.It's in the cabinet, Sara.
- سارا Saraممنون، حالا کمی اضافه می‌کنم.Mamnun, hālā kami ezāfe mikonam.Thanks, I'll add a little now.
- رضا Rezaخیلی خوب می‌شه.Kheyli khub mishe.It will be very good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “saffron” translations and entries زعفران, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries زعفران, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
