زرد
zard/ˈzard/
زرد (zard) is the Persian word for yellow.
زرد is used as an adjective to describe something that has the color yellow. It can also function as a noun meaning the color yellow itself. If you want to specifically say "yellow color", you can use the phrase رنگ زرد.
Meaning: having yellow as its color (adj)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈzard/.
Did you know?
- Persian has a specific expression, زرد شدن, which literally means 'to become yellow' but is used to describe being terrified or pale with fear.
- The word زرد shares a common root with the word زر, which means 'gold'.
- Unlike English where 'yellow' can describe a cowardly person, in Persian the concept of cowardice is not expressed using the word زرد.
Examples in context
- پروانه‌ای زرد روی یک گل نشسته است.A yellow butterfly is sitting on a flower.This sentence illustrates using زرد as an adjective describing a butterfly.Tatoeba #9869719 by sinakd, translation #9869519 by Ooneykcall
- تام به سبب عبور از خط زرد جریمه شد.Tom was ticketed for passing on a yellow line.This sentence shows the use of زرد to describe a line.Tatoeba #7850661 by cojiluc, translation #6858777 by CK
- من گلهای بسیاری دارم.برخی شان سرخند و برخی زرد.I have a lot of flowers. Some are red and some are yellow.This sentence demonstrates using زرد to describe the color of flowers.Tatoeba #752406 by mahdiye, translation #254917 by Swift
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Niloofar and Ali are looking at a piece of fruit.
- نیلوفر Niloufarاین موز خیلی زرد است.In moz kheyli zard ast.This banana is very yellow.
- علی Aliبله، پس کاملاً رسیده است.Bale, pas kamanan reside ast.Yes, so it is completely ripe.
- نیلوفر Niloufarمن میوه‌های زرد را دوست دارم.Man miveh-haye zard ra doust daram.I like yellow fruits.
- علی Aliمن هم همین‌طور، نیلوفر.Man ham hamintor, Niloofar.Me too, Niloofar.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry زرد, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries زرد, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
