کفش
kafsh
The English word "shoe" is translated into Persian as کفش (kafsh).
کفش is the standard term used to refer to a protective covering for the foot.
Meaning: protective covering for the foot (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "shoes", add the suffix -hā to the end of the word to form کفش‌ها.
How do you pronounce it?
kafsh
Did you know?
- The term کفش is an Iranian loanword in Arabic, appearing there as قَفْش.
- In Iranian culture, it is considered impolite to point the soles of your کفش toward another person or a holy object, as the bottom of the shoe is seen as the lowest and dirtiest part of the body.
- In some traditional contexts, the term کفش can be used metaphorically in idioms about walking a specific path or following in someone's footsteps in a professional or spiritual sense.
Examples in context
- من یک ریگ در کفشم دارم.I have a pebble in my shoe.This sentence shows how to mention having a pebble in the کفش form.Tatoeba #13129837 by cojiluc, translation #2258774 by _undertoad
- پای کژ را کفش کژ بهتر بود / مر گدا را دستگه بر در بود.A crooked foot is better off with a crooked shoe, a beggar's hand reaches only as far as the door.This sentence provides a proverb using the کفش form.Tatoeba #12624737 by cojiluc, translation #12624793 by cojiluc
- این کفش خیلی برای من تنگ است.in kafsh kheyli baraye man tang ast.This shoe is very tight for me.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Ali are at a shoe store.
- نیلوفر Niloufarعلی، این کفش را ببین!Ali, in kafsh ra bebin!Ali, look at this shoe!
- علی Aliرنگ کفش خیلی زیبا است، نیلوفر.rang-e kafsh kheyli ziba ast, Niloufar.The color of the shoe is very beautiful, Niloufar.
- نیلوفر Niloufarآیا فکر می‌کنی به من می‌آید؟aya fekr mikoni be man miayad?Do you think it suits me?
- علی Aliبله، خیلی به تو می‌آید.bale, kheyli be to miayad.Yes, it suits you very well.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کفش, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
