چهارشنبه
chāhārshanbeh
Wednesday in Persian is چهارشنبه (chāhārshanbeh).
چهارشنبه is the standard term used to refer to the day of the week, Wednesday.
Meaning: day of the week (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of chahār (four) and shanbeh (Saturday), literally meaning 'fourth Saturday' in the sequence of the week.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain parts of Gilan, the word may be shortened to چشنبه (cheshanbeh).
How does it change in a sentence?
چهارشنبه is a noun that does not change its form for singular or plural when used in a general context or when referring to a date.
How do you pronounce it?
chāhārshanbeh
Did you know?
- The word چهارشنبه is central to the tradition of چهارشنبه_سوری, or 'Wednesday Eve', a festival of fire celebrated on the Tuesday night before this day.
- In some mystical or astrological contexts in Iran, Wednesday is linked to the planet Mercury, echoing the Latin 'mercurii dies'.
- Persian names most days of the week by simply adding a number to شنبه, treating the week as a countdown from the first 'Saturday'.
Examples in context
- این هفته روز چهارشنبه، منطبق بر دوم شهریور است.This week, Wednesday corresponds to September 2nd.
- من چهارشنبه می‌آیم.man chaharshanbe mi-āyam.I am coming on Wednesday.
- امروز چهارشنبه است.emruz chaharshanbe ast.Today is Wednesday.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ali are discussing their plans for a meeting.
- مریم Maryamآیا روز چهارشنبه وقت داری؟āyā ruz-e chaharshanbe vaght dāri?Do you have time on Wednesday?
- علی Aliبله، چهارشنبه بعد از ظهر آزاد هستم.bale, chaharshanbe ba'd az zohr āzād hastam.Yes, I am free on Wednesday afternoon.
- مریم Maryamخیلی خوب، پس در همان روز همدیگر را می‌بینیم.kheyli khub, pas dar hamān ruz hamdigar rā mibinim.Very good, then we will see each other on that day.
- علی Aliباشه، پس قرارمان برای چهارشنبه است.bāshe, pas gharāman barāye chaharshanbe ast.Okay, so our appointment is for Wednesday.
