سلطان
The Persian word for 'sultan' is سلطان.
Meaning: ruler (noun)
Did you know?
- The phrase سلطان is sometimes used in Persian music and poetry as a synonym for the sun, because the sun is seen as the ruler of the sky.
- While سلطان means 'ruler', in modern Persian it is often used as a slang term to describe someone who is an undisputed master of a specific skill or hobby.
- In a historical Persian context, a سلطان might be a regional governor or a subordinate ruler, whereas the 'Shah' was the supreme authority.
Examples in context
- در این دوره سلطنتی، سلطان به عنوان مقام بالایی در جامعه تشریف داشت.In this sultanate period, the sultan had a high position in society.
Example conversation
Reza and Maryam are talking about a history book.
- رضا Rezaاین کتاب درباره یک سلطان قدیمی است.In ketāb darbāre-ye yek soltān-e qadimi ast.This book is about an old sultan.
- مریم Maryamآیا او حاکم خوبی بود؟Āyā u hākem-e khubi bud?Was he a good ruler?
- رضا Rezaبله، سلطان عادل بود.Bale, soltān ādel bud.Yes, the sultan was just.
- مریم Maryamخیلی جالب است.Kheyli jāleb ast.That is very interesting.
