جوراب
joorab
The Persian word for socks is جوراب (joorab).
جوراب refers to soft garments worn on the feet to keep them warm or protect them inside shoes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of جوراب is created by adding the suffix -hā to the singular noun, resulting in جوراب‌ها. When جوراب‌ها is used as a modifier or is followed by a noun in an ezafe construction, the plural suffix -hā changes to -hā-ye, resulting in جورابهای.
How do you pronounce it?
joorab
Did you know?
- In traditional Iranian home culture, it is common for guests to remove their shoes and جوراب (socks) upon entering, as wearing footwear on carpets is avoided for cleanliness.
- The word جوراب is closely related to the Hebrew word גרב ('gérev') and the Classical Syriac ܓܘܪܒܐ ('gurbā'), showing a shared linguistic heritage across ancient Middle Eastern languages.
- Unlike English, which uses a distinct plural form 'socks', the Persian word جوراب can function as a collective noun, sometimes referring to the pair as a single concept without needing the plural suffix.
Examples in context
- آیا جوراب هایم خشک شده اند؟Are my socks dry already?This sentence is useful for checking if the جوراب is dry.Tatoeba #666613 by mahdiye, translation #18088 by CK
- جوراب‌هایت را زیر مبل رها نکن.Don't leave your socks under the couch.This sentence is useful for instructing someone not to leave their جوراب under furniture.Tatoeba #9866638 by sinakd, translation #5789247 by Eccles17
- شما به جورابهای ضد تاول احتیاج دارید.You need anti-blister socks.This sentence is useful for stating a need for specific types of جوراب.Tatoeba #8130440 by cojiluc, translation #7042168 by Eccles17
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Example conversation
Maryam and Mohammad are getting ready to leave the house.
- مریم Maryamمحمد، جوراب جدیدت کجاست؟Mohammad, jorāb-e jadid-at kojāst?Mohammad, where are your new socks?
- محمد Mohammadفکر می‌کنم در اتاق خواب باشند.Fekr mikonam dar otāq-e khāb bāshand.I think they are in the bedroom.
- مریم Maryamمن هم یک جفت جوراب گرم می‌پوشم.Man ham yek joft jorāb-e garm mipousham.I will also put on a pair of warm socks.
- محمد Mohammadبله، امروز هوا خیلی سرد است.Bale, emrouz havā kheyli sard ast.Yes, the weather is very cold today.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries جوراب, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
