هَفْتَه
hafta
The English word "week" is translated into Persian as هَفْتَه (hafta). Wiktionary also lists هَفْتِه (hafte).
Meaning: period of seven days (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| هَفْتَه | hafta |
| هَفْتِه | hafte |
The term refers to a period of seven days.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the word plural, add the suffix -hā to the end to get هفتهها (weeks). Adding the suffix -i to the noun turns it into an adjective meaning 'weekly' or 'per week' resulting in هفتهای. Additionally, the word هفتگی is an adjective used to describe a weekly occurrence or event.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is hafta.
Did you know?
- In Iran, the official 'week' begins on Saturday, not Sunday or Monday.
- While the 'week' is seven days, the traditional Persian weekend consists only of Friday, which is the main day of rest.
- The number seven, هَفْت, carries significant mystical and cultural weight in Persian literature and poetry, often representing perfection or completeness.
Examples in context
- این هَفْتَه خیلی شلوغ است.in hafteh kheyli sholugh ast.This week is very busy.
- هر هَفْتَه ورزش میکنم.har hafteh varzesh mikonam.I exercise every week.
Example conversation
Zahra and Ali are discussing a project deadline.
- زهرا Zahraعلی، پروژه کی تمام میشود؟Ali, proje key tamām mishavad?Ali, when will the project be finished?
- علی Aliفکر میکنم یک هَفْتَه دیگر.Fekr mikonam yek hafte digar.I think in one more week.
- زهرا Zahraمیشود زودتر تمامش کنی؟Mishavad zoodtar tamāmash koni?Can you finish it sooner?
- علی Aliنه، من این هَفْتَه وقت ندارم.Na, man in hafte vaght nadāram.No, I don't have time this week.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “week” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
