مغازه
maghâzeh
The English word "store" can be translated into Persian as مغازه (maghâzeh).
The word مغازه refers to a shop or a store. Another specific term, قنادی, is used to refer specifically to a confectionery.
Meaning: shop (noun)
Which one should you use?
The formal way to say store in Farsi is فروشگاه.
How does it change in a sentence?
مغازه is a singular noun and does not change based on gender. To refer to more than one, use the plural form مغازهها.
How do you pronounce it?
maghâzeh
Did you know?
- The Persian word مغازه shares a common ancestor with the English word 'magazine', which originally referred to a storehouse for provisions or ammunition.
- While مغازه is perfect for daily conversation, using فروشگاه can make you sound much more professional, like a business official or a news reporter.
- The formal term فروشگاه is a compound of the words for 'selling' and 'place', making it a very descriptive and literal noun.
Examples in context
- میتوانید به من نشان بدهید که کجا یک فروشگاه ______ هست؟Could you show me where a __________ store is?
- این مغازه خیلی بزرگ است.in maghāze kheyli bozorg ast.This shop is very big.
- مادرم مغازه دارد.mādar-am maghāze dārad.My mother has a shop.
- مغازه ساعت هشت بسته میشود.maghāze sā'at-e hasht baste mishavad.The shop closes at eight o'clock.
Example conversation
Sara and Ali are walking down a street looking for a gift.
- سارا Saraعلی، آن مغازه را ببین.Ali, ān maghāze rā bebīn.Ali, look at that store.
- علی Aliچه چیزی میفروشند؟Che chizi mīforūshand?What do they sell?
- سارا Saraفکر کنم کتاب میفروشند.Fekr konam ketāb mīforūshand.I think they sell books.
- علی Aliبیا برویم داخل.Biyā berovīm dākhel.Let's go inside.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مغازه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
