ستاره
sitāra/si.taː.ˈra/
The Persian word for star is ستاره (sitāra).
The term refers to the astronomical object, a luminous celestial body made of plasma.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)
Which one should you use?
ستاره is the singular form, while ستاره‌ها is the plural form used to refer to multiple stars.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /si.taː.ˈra/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The Persian word ستاره is a direct cognate of the English word 'star', meaning they both descend from the same ancient root word.
- In many Persian-speaking regions, 'star' imagery is used in traditional carpet patterns to represent heaven or divinity.
- The word ستاره is frequently used in Persian names for girls, symbolizing beauty and brilliance.
Examples in context
- خورشید یک ستاره است.The sun is a star.This sentence is useful for identifying the sun as a ستاره.Tatoeba #2300926 by MEJSAM, translation #2300598 by Hybrid
- در شب، نور ستاره‌ها دیده می‌شود.Stars' light can be seen at night.
- فلک زیبایی از پراکندگی ستاره‌هاست.The sky's beauty comes from the scattering of stars.
- یک ستاره در آسمان می‌درخشد.yek setāre dar āsemān midarakhshad.A star is shining in the sky.
- آن ستاره خیلی دور است.ān setāre kheyli dur ast.That star is very far away.
Example conversation
Two people are looking at the night sky through a telescope.
- زهرا Zahraمحمد، آن ستاره را می‌بینی؟Mohammad, ān setāre rā mibini?Mohammad, do you see that star?
- محمد Mohammadبله زهرا، خیلی درخشان است.Bale Zahra, kheyli derakhshān ast.Yes Zahra, it is very bright.
- زهرا Zahraاسم آن ستاره چیست؟esm-e ān setāre chist?What is the name of that star?
- محمد Mohammadمن دقیقاً نمی‌دانم.man daghighan nemidānam.I don't know exactly.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ستاره, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ستاره, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
