ساختاری
sākhtāri
The English word structural is ساختاری (sākhtāri) in Persian.
While ساختاری is used for abstract or systemic structures, ساختمانی (sākhtemāni) is often used when referring specifically to the physical structure of a building or construction.
Meaning: of, relating to, or having structure (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
This adjective is formed from the noun ساختار (sākhtār), meaning 'structure', combined with the suffix -ی (-i) which turns nouns into adjectives.
How do you pronounce it?
sākhtāri
Did you know?
- The term ساختار was specifically coined in modern times to provide a translation for Western academic concepts like 'structuralism' and 'sociology'.
- While ساختاری refers to structure, the word for 'construction' as an activity is ساخت‌وساز (sākht-o-sāz), which literally means 'making and arranging'.
- The suffix -ی used to create ساختاری is incredibly versatile and can transform almost any noun into an adjective, a nationality or a member of a specific group.
Examples in context
- پروژه ما شامل بازسازی ساختاری ساختمان است.The project involves structural reconstruction of the building.
- ما نیاز به تغییرات ساختاری داریم.mā niyāz be taghyirāt-e sākhtāri dārim.We need structural changes.
- او یک مشکل ساختاری در طرح پیدا کرد.u yek moshkel-e sākhtāri dar tarh peydā kard.He found a structural problem in the design.
- این یک نقص ساختاری در ساختمان است.in yek naghs-e sākhtāri dar sāxtemān ast.This is a structural flaw in the building.
Example conversation
Reza and Sara are discussing a renovation project.
- رضا Rezaسارا، فکر می‌کنی دیوارها امن هستند؟Sārā, fekr mikoni divārhā amn hastand?Sara, do you think the walls are safe?
- سارا Saraنه، یک مشکل ساختاری جدی وجود دارد.Ne, yek moshkel-e sākhtāri-ye jeddi vojud dārad.No, there is a serious structural problem.
- رضا Rezaباید با یک مهندس صحبت کنیم.Bāyad bā yek mohandes sohbat konim.We should talk to an engineer.
- سارا Saraبله، رضا، همین الان تماس می‌گیرم.Bale, Rezā, hamin alān tamās migiram.Yes, Reza, I will call right now.
