چیزها
The English phrase 'things' is translated into Persian as چیزها.
What does it mean word for word?
The word چیزها is composed of چیز (thing) and the plural suffix ها (-hā).
Which one should you use?
چیز is the singular form, whereas چیزها is the plural form.
Did you know?
- The term هر چیز (everything/any thing) is frequently used in Persian poetry to symbolize the totality of the universe or the divine.
- In some Iranian dialects, the word چیز can be used as an intensifier in slang to describe something of high quality or 'the real deal'.
- The phrase چیز دیگری (another thing) is commonly used as a polite transition in Persian conversation to change the subject without appearing abrupt.
Examples in context
- از امتحان چیزهای جدید نترس.Don't be afraid to try new things.Tatoeba #10888416 by farzanshabani, translation #269230 by CK
- مرگ چارهٔ طبیعت برای همهٔ چیزهاست.Death is Nature's remedy for all things.Tatoeba #12130849 by cojiluc, translation #1937197 by Scott
- چیزهای خوب در بسته‌های کوچک می‌آیند.Good things come in small packages.This sentence demonstrates the use of چیزهای as a modifierTatoeba #9859763 by cojiluc, translation #643262 by darinmex
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Example conversation
Reza and Sara are cleaning the living room together.
- رضا Rezaاین چیزها را کجای اتاق بگذاریم؟in chiz-ha ra kojay-e otagh bogzarim?Where should we put these things in the room?
- سارا Saraهمهٔ چیزها را روی میز بگذار.hameye chiz-ha ra ruy-e miz bogzar.Put all the things on the table.
- رضا Rezaآیا چیزهای دیگری هم هست؟aya chiz-haye digari ham hast?Are there any other things?
- سارا Saraنه، فقط همین‌ها کافی است.na, faghat hamin-ha kafi ast.No, just these are enough.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
