چرنه
čorne
The Persian word for spout is چرنه (čorne). Wiktionary also lists نول (nul).
Meaning: a tube through which liquid is poured or discharged (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| چرنه | čorne | |
| نول | nul | /ˈnoːl/ (Classical Persian) |
The term refers to a tube or spout through which liquid is poured or discharged.
How do you pronounce it?
čorne
Did you know?
- The word نول shares a deep linguistic root with the Proto-Dravidian word nūl meaning 'thread'.
- The word نول connects Persian history to the ancient technology of the drawloom, which spread across the Roman Empire.
Examples in context
- چرنه کتری خیلی کوچک است.charne-ye ketri kheyli koochak ast.The kettle spout is very small.
- آب از چرنه ریزید.āb az charne rizid.Water poured out from the spout.
Example conversation
Zahra and Amir are in the kitchen.
- زهرا Zahraامیر، چرنه قوری کج شده است.Amir, charneh-ye ghouri kaj shode ast.Amir, the teapot spout is bent.
- امیر Amirواقعا؟ بگذار نگاه کنم.Vaghean? Be-gozar negah konam.Really? Let me take a look.
- زهرا Zahraمراقب باش که دستت نسوزد.Moragheb bash ke dastat nasuzad.Be careful not to burn your hand.
- امیر Amirبله، من درستش میکنم.Bale, man dorostesh mikonam.Yes, I will fix it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spout” translations and entries نول, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries نول, CC BY-SA 4.0.
