خاستن
xâstan/xaːs.ˈtan/
The Persian phrase for "stand up" is خاستن (xâstan). Wiktionary also lists وریسادن.
Meaning: rise from a sitting position (verb)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| خاستن | xâstan | /xaːs.ˈtan/ (Classical Persian) |
| وریسادن |
The verb means to rise from a sitting position.
Which one should you use?
While خاستن is the dictionary form, بلند شدن is a much more common way to say "to stand up" in everyday spoken and written Persian.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form بلند شو is the informal imperative used to tell someone to stand up. For a polite or formal tone, or when addressing a group or a single person respectfully, use بلند شوید.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /xaːs.ˈtan/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid using خاستن in casual conversation, as it can sound overly poetic or archaic.
Did you know?
- While خاستن is the root for 'to rise', the more common everyday phrase بلند شدن literally translates to 'becoming tall' or 'becoming high'.
- In Persian poetry, خاستن is often used metaphorically to mean 'to seek' or 'to desire' something, rather than the physical act of standing.
- The verb خاستن is a distant relative of the English word 'rise', as both share an ancient Indo-European root describing an upward motion.
Example sentences for Persian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stand up” translations and entries خاستن, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
