How to Say "Walnut" in Persian

گردو

gerdu[ɡʲeɹ.d̪úː]

The English word walnut is گردو (gerdu) in Persian. Wiktionary also lists گوز (gowz).

Meaning: nut (noun)

Ways to say it

“walnut” in Persian
Persian	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
گردو	gerdu	[ɡʲeɹ.d̪úː] (Iran, formal, narrow)
گوز	gowz	/ˈɡawz/ (Classical Persian) /ˈɡoːz/ (Classical Persian)

If you are referring specifically to the shell of the walnut, use the word پوست.

گردو is the standard form, while گوز is an alternative form for the word.

To turn the noun گردو into the adjective گردویی meaning walnut-colored, add the suffix -i to the end of the word.

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Traditional Persian medicine suggests eating گردو to improve brain function because the nut's physical shape resembles a human brain.
In Persian culinary tradition, گردو is a primary thickening agent for sauces, such as in the famous dish 'Fesenjan'.
Persian culture treats گردو as a symbol of prosperity and longevity, often featuring it in traditional New Year decorations.

گردو شکستن
Cracking a walnut
This sentence is useful for practicing the verb phrase involving گردو.
Wiktionary
آیا می‌توانم یک گردو داشته باشم؟
Can I have a walnut?
چند تا گردو می‌خوای؟
How many walnuts do you want?
این گردوها خیلی خوشمزه‌اند.
These walnuts are delicious.
من گردو دوست دارم.
man gerdoo doost dāram.
I like walnuts.
یک کیلو گردو بخرید.
yek kilo gerdoo bekharid.
Buy one kilo of walnuts.

Amir and Maryam are preparing a snack together.

امیر Amir

مریم، گردو کجاست؟
Maryam, gardoo kojāst?
Maryam, where are the walnuts?
مریم Maryam

توی کابینت است، امیر.
Tooye kābinet ast, Amir.
They are in the cabinet, Amir.
امیر Amir

ممنون، برای کیک می‌خواهم.
Mamnoon, barāye keyk mikhāham.
Thanks, I want them for the cake.
مریم Maryam

خیلی خوب است.
Kheyli khoob ast.
That is very good.

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