گرگ
gurg
The English word "wolf" is translated into Dari as گرگ (gurg).
The word گرگ refers to the animal known as a wolf.
Meaning: animal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gurg
Did you know?
- The root of گرگ may have originally come from an ancient adjective meaning 'dangerous'. Over time, this description became the name for the animal itself.
- In Afghan folklore, the گرگ is sometimes portrayed as a trickster figure who can outsmart other animals. This differs from the purely villainous role wolves often play in Western fairy tales.
- In some regional idioms, calling someone a گرگ can imply they are ruthless or predatory in business or politics. It describes a person's temperament rather than their appearance.
Examples in context
- یک گرگ نمی تواند اهلی بشود.A wolf cannot be tamed.This sentence shows how to use گرگ when talking about a wolf being tamed.Tatoeba #12876043 by manelie, translation #950257 by spockofvulcan
- مواظب گرگ در پوستین گوسفند باشید.Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.This sentence uses گرگ in a cautionary proverb about a wolf in sheep's clothing.Tatoeba #12075792 by cojiluc, translation #920874 by Scott
- اکنون یک گرگ در جنگل دیده شده است.A wolf has been spotted in the forest.
- آن گرگ در کوهستان است.ān gorg dar kūhestān ast.That wolf is in the mountains.
Example conversation
Hussein and Maryam are looking at a nature book.
- حسین Husseinمریم، این عکس گرگ است؟Maryam, in aks girg ast?Maryam, is this a photo of a wolf?
- مریم Maryamبله، این یک گرگ خاکستری است.balle, in yak girg khakstari ast.Yes, this is a grey wolf.
- حسین Husseinآیا گرگ‌ها خطرناک هستند؟aya girg-ha khatarnak hastand?Are wolves dangerous?
- مریم Maryamبله، آن‌ها حیوانات وحشی هستند.balle, ana haywanat wahshi hastand.Yes, they are wild animals.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries گرگ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
