گرگ
gorg
The word for wolf in Persian is گرگ (gorg).
The term گرگ refers to the animal (wolf).
Meaning: animal (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
gorg
Did you know?
- In some traditional Iranian folklore, the گرگ is associated with the 'wolf-man' or shapeshifters, blending animal and human traits in myths.
- The word گرگ shares an ancient root with a Proto-Indo-European adjective meaning 'dangerous'.
- In many Persian folk tales, the گرگ is a classic antagonist, often portrayed as a clever trickster rather than just a mindless beast.
Examples in context
- یک گرگ نمی تواند اهلی بشود.A wolf cannot be tamed.This sentence is useful for seeing the word گرگ used in a context regarding temperament.Tatoeba #12876043 by manelie, translation #950257 by spockofvulcan
- مواظب گرگ در پوستین گوسفند باشید.Beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.This sentence is useful for seeing the word گرگ used in a metaphorical proverb.Tatoeba #12075792 by cojiluc, translation #920874 by Scott
Example conversation
Maryam and Mohammad are looking at a picture book about wild animals.
- مریم Maryamمحمد، این حیوان چیست؟Mohammad, in heyvān chist?Mohammad, what animal is this?
- محمد Mohammadاین یک گرگ خاکستری است.In yek gorg-e khākestari ast.This is a grey wolf.
- مریم Maryamآیا گرگ خطرناک است؟Āyā gorg khatarnāk ast?Is the wolf dangerous?
- محمد Mohammadبله، او یک شکارچی است.Bale, oo yek shekārchi ast.Yes, it is a hunter.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries گرگ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
