کفش
kafsh
The English word "shoes" is translated into Persian as کفش (kafsh).
کفش refers to footwear worn to protect and comfort the feet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of کفش is created by adding the suffix -hā to the end of the word, resulting in کفشها. To express possession, you add suffixes to this plural form. For example, to say "my shoes", you add -am to the plural form to get کفشهایم. To say "your shoes" in a singular/informal way, you add the suffix -at to the plural form to get کفشهایت.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kafsh.
Did you know?
- Historically, the Persian word کفش may be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *kap-, meaning 'to seize' or 'hold'.
- Entering a mosque or a prayer area while wearing کفش is strictly forbidden and considered a sign of disrespect.
- In Persian, the word for 'sole' of the shoe is کف, which is also the word for 'bottom' or 'floor'.
Examples in context
- لطفاً کفشهایت را در بیاور.Please take off your shoes.This sentence is useful for learning how to ask someone to take off their کفش.Tatoeba #7963178 by cojiluc, translation #18097 by CK
- موزه دوز گفت کفشها برای تعمیر زیادی کهنه هستند.The shoemaker said the shoes were too old to repair.This sentence shows how a shoemaker might describe the condition of کفش.Tatoeba #9962614 by cojiluc, translation #681897 by Source_VOA
- کفشهایم را خیس کردم.I got my shoes wet.This sentence illustrates how to say you got your کفش wet.Tatoeba #731122 by ghasemkiani, translation #257021 by CK
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Example conversation
Ali and Zahra are getting ready to go outside.
- علی Aliزهرا، کفشهایت کجاست؟Zahra, kafsh-hāyat kojāst?Zahra, where are your shoes?
- زهرا Zahraآنها کنار در هستند.Ānhā kenār-e dar hastand.They are by the door.
- علی Aliمن کفش جدید خریدم.Man kafsh-e jadid kharidam.I bought new shoes.
- زهرا Zahraخیلی زیبا هستند، علی.Kheyli zibā hastand, Ali.They are very beautiful, Ali.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کفش, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
