چای
chay
چای (chay) is the Persian word for tea.
چای refers to the drink made from the leaves of the tea plant.
Meaning: drink made from leaves of tea plant (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
چای is the term used by Persian communities in Central Asia, such as Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.
How do you pronounce it?
chay
When do people say it?
In Persian culture, چای is a central part of social hospitality and is frequently offered to guests.
Did you know?
- In many Persian-speaking households, if you are served چای with a sugar cube held between your teeth and sipped through it, it is a traditional way of enjoying the drink's sweetness.
- The word چای shares a linguistic journey with the English word 'tea' through the Silk Road, likely originating from the Chinese 'cha', though the specific phonetic path through Persian is still debated by linguists.
- In Iran, چای is often served in a small, waist-shaped glass called a استکان rather than a traditional cup with a handle.
Examples in context
- من هم چای مینوشم.I drink tea, too.This sentence shows how to use چای when saying you also drink it.Tatoeba #11120464 by sinakd, translation #3378130 by CK
- آیا تو چای مینوشی؟Do you drink tea?This sentence shows how to use چای to ask if someone drinks it.Tatoeba #11120458 by sinakd, translation #3378237 by Jesse
- آیا مری چای مینوشد؟Does Mary drink tea?This sentence shows how to use چای when asking a question about a third person.Tatoeba #11120453 by sinakd, translation #5670757 by Airvian
- Lotfan, یک فنجان چای برایم بیاورید.Can you please bring me a cup of tea?
- 33 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Zahra and Ali are relaxing in the living room.
- زهرا Zahraعلی، میخواهی کمی چای بنوشی؟Ali, mikhahi kami chay benushi?Ali, do you want to drink some tea?
- علی Aliبله، لطفاً. خیلی ممنونم، زهرا.Bale, lotfan. Kheyli mamnoonam, Zahra.Yes, please. Thank you very much, Zahra.
- زهرا Zahraچای تو را با شکر بریزم؟Chay-e to ra ba shekar berizam?Should I pour your tea with sugar?
- علی Aliنه، من چای را تلخ دوست دارم.Nah, man chay ra talkh doust daram.No, I like tea plain.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries چای, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
