persian

Relating to the ancient or modern country of Persia (now Iran), its people, or its language and culture.

• 🇩🇪Sich auf das antike oder moderne Persien (heute Iran) beziehend, auf dessen Volk, Sprache und Kultur.

1. Relating to Iran B1 formal

   Of or relating to Iran, its people, language, or culture.

   • Persian carpets are famous for their intricate designs.
   • She is studying Persian literature at the university.
   • The Persian New Year, Nowruz, is celebrated in spring.

   🇩🇪Persisch

   Synonyme: iranian

• more persian comparative form
• most persian superlative form

Eigenname

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Iran, or the language of Persia (Iran) in any of its ancient forms.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Einwohner oder Eingeborenen Persiens (des Iran) oder die persische Sprache in ihren verschiedenen historischen Formen bezeichnet.

1. Person from Iran B1 formal

   A person who is a native or inhabitant of Iran, formerly known as Persia.

   • The Persians have a rich cultural heritage dating back thousands of years.
   • My neighbor is a Persian who moved here from Tehran.
   • Many Persians celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

   🇩🇪Perser

   Synonyme: iraniiranian

2. Ancient language B2 formal

   The language of ancient Persia (modern-day Iran), including its historical forms such as Old Persian and Middle Persian.

   • Old Persian was written in cuneiform script.
   • Scholars study Persian to read ancient texts and inscriptions.
   • The Persian language has influenced many other languages in the region.

   🇩🇪Altpersisch

• persians plural form
• persians' possessive plural form
• persian's possessive singular form