سایه
The English phrase "shade" is translated into Persian as سایه.
سایه refers to darkness where light is blocked. To express that someone is "in the shade", you use the phrase زیر سایه, which literally means "under shade".
Meaning: darkness where light is blocked (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of سایه is سایهها.
Did you know?
- The phrase سایه به سایه describes two people walking so close that their shades overlap, often implying a very deep or intimate bond.
- The word سایه shares a Proto-Iranian root with the English word 'shadow', showing a deep linguistic connection between the two languages.
- In Persian literature, being 'under the shade' of someone, or زیر سایه کسی بودن, is a poetic way to describe being under their protection or patronage.
Examples in context
- زیر سایه درخت استراحت میکنیم.zir-e saye-ye derakht estrāhat mikonim.We are resting in the shade of the tree.
- این سایه خیلی خنک است.in saye kheyli khonak ast.This shade is very cool.
- بیا به سمت سایه برویم.buyā be samt-e saye beravim.Let's go towards the shade.
Example conversation
Reza and Zahra are walking in a sunny park.
- رضا Rezaاین آفتب خیلی است.In āftāb kheyli ast.The sun is very strong.
- زهرا Zahraبباید برونون سایه بمانونم.Biyāyid beravan be sāyeh-e bamānavam.Let's go stay in the shade.
- رضا Rezaبله سایه این ترکت باجود.Beleh, sāyeh-e in derakht bājood.Yes, the shade of this tree is good.
- زهرا Zahraبالو ببانون اینجا.Bālō, beravanim injā.Right, let's go here.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سایه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
