کوچک شدن
kuchak shodan/koː.ˈt͡ʃak ʃu.ˈdan/word by word
In Persian, to shrink (to contract or become smaller) is کوچک شدن (kuchak shodan).
The verb is used intransitively to describe something undergoing a reduction in size, such as an object contracting.
Meaning: intransitive: to contract, to become smaller (verb)
Which one should you use?
Use کوچک شدن when something shrinks on its own (the intransitive form). If you want to say that an agent is causing something else to shrink, use کوچک کردن (to make small).
How does it change in a sentence?
The present continuous or habitual form is کوچک میشود, and the perfect tense (has shrunk) is کوچک شده است.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /koː.ˈtʃak ʃu.ˈdan/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The root of the verb شدن is a distant relative of the Ancient Greek verb σεύω, meaning 'to drive' or 'put in quick motion'.
- If you were to describe a person as 'becoming small' using کوچک شدن, it sounds like a physical change in stature rather than an emotional feeling of shyness.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (کوچک, شدن) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries شدن, کوچک, CC BY-SA 4.0.
