کند
kond/ˈkund/
The Persian word for slow is کند (kond).
کند is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is not quick in motion.
Meaning: not quick in motion (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is kond and the IPA is /ˈkund/.
Did you know?
- There is a debated linguistic possibility that کند is related to the Persian word for 'buttocks'.
- In Persian, the word کند can describe not only a slow pace but also a 'blunt' or 'dull' edge, similar to how an English speaker describes a 'dull' knife.
- When describing a 'slow' person's intellect, Persians might use کند to mean 'dim-witted' rather than just physically slow.
Examples in context
- او کمی کند است، وگرنه شاگرد خوبی است.He is a little slow, but otherwise he is a good student.This sentence is useful for seeing how کند can be used to describe a person's pace or ability.Tatoeba #654672 by mahdiye, translation #45542 by voxbubnya
- دوستم یکمی آهسته حرف می‌زند.My friend speaks a bit slowly.
- او دستش را آهسته بلند کرد.He raised his hand slowly.
- من کلیدها را خیلی آهسته برداشتم.I took the keys very slowly.
- حرکات او خیلی کند است.harekat-e u kheyli kond ast.His movements are very slow.
- ماشین در این جاده کند حرکت می‌کند.mashin dar in jadde kond harekat mikonad.The car moves slowly on this road.
Example conversation
Ali and Sara are walking to the store.
- علی Aliسارا، چرا اینقدر کند راه می‌روی؟Sara, chera inghadr kond rah miravi?Sara, why are you walking so slow?
- سارا Saraچون کفش‌هایم اذیت می‌کنند.Chon kafsh-hay-am aziyat mikonand.Because my shoes are hurting me.
- علی Aliمی‌خواهی کیف تو را بگیرم؟Mikhahi kif-e to ra begiram?Do you want me to take your bag?
- سارا Saraبله، ممنونم علی.Bale, mamnoonam Ali.Yes, thank you Ali.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry کند, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries کند, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
