هنوز
hanūz/ha.ˈnuːz/
The Persian word for still is هنوز (hanūz).
هنوز is used as an adverb to mean 'up to a time, as in the preceding time'. It can also be used to mean 'nevertheless'.
Meaning: not moving, calm (adj)
Which one should you use?
While هنوز means 'still' in the sense of time, it is not used to describe physical states. To describe something that is motionless or still, use بی‌حرکت. To describe a person or environment as calm or still, use آرام.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ha.ˈnuːz/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers often mistakenly use هنوز to mean 'calm' or 'motionless'. In Persian, هنوز specifically means 'still' in the sense of 'as yet' or 'up to now'. Use بی‌حرکت for motionless or آرام for calm.
Did you know?
- While هنوز means 'still' in terms of time, the word for a 'still life' painting in Persian is طبیعت بی‌جان, which literally translates to 'lifeless nature'.
- The word هنوز is actually an ancient survivor from Middle Persian, where it was pronounced as 'ahanūz'.
- The word هنوز functions similarly to the English 'yet' in negative sentences, such as saying 'not yet' rather than 'still not'.
Examples in context
- الوار هنوز سبز است.The lumber is still green.This sentence is useful for showing the use of هنوز regarding a state of being.Tatoeba #8543692 by cojiluc, translation #2268379 by _undertoad
- هنوز او را دوست داشت.She still loved him.This sentence is useful for showing the use of هنوز regarding an emotion.Tatoeba #754080 by mahdiye, translation #312243 by CK
- من هنوز می‌خواهم بروم.I still want to go.This sentence is useful for showing the use of هنوز regarding a desire.Tatoeba #7963696 by cojiluc, translation #1230598 by CK
- هنوز نمی‌توانم برنامه خود را ببینم.I still can't see my schedule.
- برخلاف آنچه که فکر می‌کردم، هنوز در خانه است.Contrary to what I thought, he is still at home.
- او همچنان به عشق من اعتقاد دارد.He still believes in my love.
- همچنین، من همچنان به تو اعتماد دارم.Also, I still trust you.
- تو هنوزم دوستِ خوبی هستی.You're still a good friend.
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Example conversation
Amir and Sara are watching a cat staring at a bird.
- امیر Amirببین، گربه هنوز است.Bebin, gorbe hanuz ast.Look, the cat is still.
- سارا Saraبله، تکان نمی‌خورد.Bale, tekan nemikhorad.Yes, it is not moving.
- امیر Amirچرا هنوز اینقدر آرام است؟Chera hanuz inghadr aram ast?Why is it still so calm?
- سارا Saraشاید منتظر است تا بپرد.Shayad montazer ast ta beparad.Maybe it is waiting to jump.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry هنوز, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries هنوز, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
