خاص
xāss/ˈxaːs/
The English word "special" is translated into Persian as خاص (xāss).
خاص is used to describe something of particular interest, value or something that is dear and beloved. While it can mean "special" in the sense of being extraordinary, it is very frequently used to mean "private" or "personal," such as when referring to a private matter.
Meaning: of particular interest or value, certain, dear, beloved, favored (adj)
Which one should you use?
The term خاص is often used to denote something special or private, whereas its antonym is عمومی, which means "general" or "public". For a more formal way to express the sense of "special", you might use ویژه. If you wish to convey that something is "unique" in a formal context, use منحصر به فرد.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, خاص does not change its form based on the gender of the noun it modifies, because Persian nouns do not have grammatical gender.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as xāss.
Did you know?
- In modern Iranian slang, خاص is often used to describe a person who is 'quirky' or 'eccentric' in a cool way, rather than just being valuable.
- Because it originates from Arabic, خاص is often used in Persian to sound more sophisticated or formal than native Persian alternatives.
- The pronunciation of the 'kh' sound in خاص is a voiceless velar fricative, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.
Examples in context
- این هتل خدمات "ویژه" بسیاری دارد.This hotel has many "special" services.
- این کتاب در مورد موضوع "ویژه" می باشد.This book is about a "special" subject.
- این رستوران غذاهای "خاص" و بسیار خوشمزه ای ارائه می‌دهد.This restaurant serves "special" and delicious food.
- این یک لباس خاص است.in yek lebāse khās ast.This is a special dress.
- او دوست خاص من است.u dūste khāse man ast.He is my special friend.
- من یک برنامه خاص دارم.man yek barnāme-ye khās dāram.I have a special plan.
Example conversation
Maryam gives Mohammad a handmade gift.
- مریم Maryamاین هدیه برای تو است.In hedye baraye to ast.This gift is for you.
- محمد Mohammadخیلی ممنون، واقعاً خاص است.Kheyli mamnoon, vāghean khās ast.Thank you so much, it is truly special.
- مریم Maryamخوشحالم که دوستش داری.Khoshhālam ke doostash dāri.I am glad you like it.
- محمد Mohammadمریم، تو همیشه مهربانی.Maryam, to hamishe mehrabāni.Maryam, you are always kind.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry خاص, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
