پریدن
پریدن (paridan) means “to jump, to leap, or to spring.” A native Persian verb of motion that also covers sudden fright, a color fading, or flying in poetic usage.
Glossary
آغوش
آغوش (âghush) means “embrace” or “arms open to hold someone.” A native Persian word used when describing the warmth of being held close by another person.
مشت زدن
مشت زدن (mosht zadan) means to punch or hit with a fist. Both mosht (fist) and zadan (to strike) are native Persian, making this a fully Persian compound verb used in neutral everyday speech.
چشمک زدن
چشمک زدن (cheshmak zadan) means to wink at someone. Both parts are native Persian: cheshmak is a diminutive of cheshm (eye), and zadan is the all-purpose action verb. Colloquial and playful.
تعظیم
تعظیم (ta’zim) is a formal bow of deep respect, borrowed from Arabic. In Persian it marks ceremonial deference to royalty, clergy, or elders and carries a distinctly formal register.
قدم زدن
قدم زدن (qadam zadan) means to stroll or walk leisurely. The noun qadam comes from Arabic, while zadan is native Persian, making this a cross-origin compound used at all levels.
بازی دستهجمعی
بازی دستهجمعی (bâzi-ye daste-jame’i) means a group game or collective play activity. The phrase blends pure Persian “bâzi” (game) and “daste” (group) with Arabic-derived “jame’i” (collective).
سرگرمی
سرگرمی (sargarmi) means hobby, pastime, or leisure activity. It is a native Persian word built from “sar” (head, mind) and “garmi” (warmth), suggesting a pleasurable preoccupation.
اوریگامی
اوریگامی (origâmi) is the Japanese art of paper folding, borrowed into Persian largely through English. It has become a popular hobby and school activity across Iran.
مجسمهسازی
مجسمهسازی (mojasame-sâzi) is the art and craft of making sculptures. The word blends Arabic “mojasame” (statue) with the Persian suffix “-sâzi” (making).