Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| بلند | boland | /bu.ˈland/ (Classical Persian) |
| الدنگ | aldang |
بلند is an adjective used to describe something that is high, tall or long depending on the context. It can be used for physical objects, such as ساختمان بلند (a tall building) or for abstract concepts, such as آرمان‌های بلند (tall ambitions). When specifically discussing a person's height, the compound phrase قد بلند is more specifically used.
What does it mean word for word?
The word بلند can mean high, tall or long depending on the context.
Which one should you use?
بلند is used for both height (tall) and volume (loud), so context is required to distinguish between a tall person and a loud voice. الدنگ is another form provided for tall.
How does it change in a sentence?
The superlative form of بلند is بلندترین.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /bu.ˈland/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- While بلند is a standard compliment, the word الدنگ can carry a nuance of being 'awkwardly' tall or gangly, sometimes implying a lack of grace.
- The Persian word بلند shares a common ancient ancestor with the Sanskrit word 'brhad', which also means 'great' or 'large'.
- In poetic contexts, بلند is often used to describe high status or nobility, rather than just physical measurement.
Examples in context
- آن مرد قد بلندی است.The man is tall.This sentence demonstrates the use of بلند to describe a man's height.Tatoeba #10184647 by mhe1377, translation #2983752 by ToxicFriu
- مری قد بلند و لاغر است.Mary is tall and slender.This sentence uses بلند to describe Mary as both tall and slender.Tatoeba #12785394 by manelie, translation #6059333 by sergiomelo
- فکر می‌کنی، که خیلی بلند هستم؟Do you think I'm too tall?This sentence uses بلند in a question about one's own height.Tatoeba #8534388 by mahdikalantari, translation #953229 by CK
- مهدی قد بلندی دارد.Mehdi is tall.
- امیر قامت بلندی دارد.Amir has a tall stature.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Amir and Maryam are talking about a new classmate.
- امیر Amirدانش‌آموز جدید خیلی بلند است.Danesh-amooze jadid kheyli boland ast.The new student is very tall.
- مریم Maryamبله، او از همه بلندتر است.Bale, oo az hame boland-tar ast.Yes, he is the tallest of all.
- امیر Amirآیا مریم هم بلند است؟Aya Maryam ham boland ast?Is Maryam tall too?
- مریم Maryamنه، من زیاد بلند نیستم.Na, man ziyad boland nistam.No, I am not very tall.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tall” translations and entries بلند, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بلند, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
