مار
mâr/ˈmaːr/
The English word "snake" is translated into Persian as مار (mâr). Wiktionary also lists مَار (mār) and مُر (mor).
Meaning: legless reptile (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| مار | mâr | /ˈmaːr/ (Classical Persian) | |
| مَار | mār | ||
| مُر | mor | dialectal |
مار is a noun used to refer to a legless reptile.
Which one should you use?
The forms مَار and مار are used for the standard word, while مُر is a dialectal variant.
Is it said differently in some regions?
مُر is a dialectal form of the word.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈmaːr/ (mâr).
Did you know?
- The word مار is used in the common idiom مار بر گردن کسی انداختن, which literally means 'to put a snake around someone's neck' but actually means to burden someone with a difficult task.
- The phrase مار خوش‌رنگ describes a 'colorful snake' but is often used sarcastically to describe someone who looks innocent but is actually cunning or dangerous.
- The Middle Persian form 𐭬𐭠𐭥 (mār) has remained remarkably stable for over a millennium in its core pronunciation.
Examples in context
- مار گزیدگی کشنده است.The snake bite was fatal.This sentence illustrates the use of مار when discussing a snake bite.Tatoeba #10504356 by cojiluc, translation #3824747 by CK
- امروز روز جهانی مار است.Today is World Snake Day.This sentence shows the use of مار in the context of World Snake Day.Tatoeba #13348752 by Adelpa, translation #13348109 by Adelpa
- در باغ یک مار دیدم.I saw a snake in the garden.
- آن مار خیلی بزرگ است.ān mār kheyli bozorg ast.That snake is very big.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Amir are walking in the woods.
- نیلوفر Niloufarامیر، نگاه کن! آنجا یک مار است.Amir, negah kon! Anja yek mar ast.Amir, look! There is a snake over there.
- امیر Amirکجا؟ من چیزی نمی‌بینم.Koja? Man chizi nemibinam.Where? I don't see anything.
- نیلوفر Niloufarزیر آن درخت بزرگ است.Zir-e an derakht-e bozorg ast.It is under that big tree.
- امیر Amirبیا سریع از اینجا برویم.Bia sari az inja beravim.Let's get out of here quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “snake” translations and entries مار, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مار, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
