پرستار
parastâr
nurse
nounA2
Quick Reference
pa-ras-TÂR
nurse
A2 — Elementary
پرستار pronounced by Elyar
What it means
پرستار (parastâr) means “nurse.” The word is built from the Persian root pa-rast (caring, tending) plus the agentive suffix -âr. It is gender-neutral, applying equally to male and female nurses.
How to use it
- پرستار بیمارستان (parastâr-e bimârestân) “hospital nurse”
- پرستار شب (parastâr-e shab) “night-shift nurse”
- پرستار خوبی است (parastâr-e khubi ast) “He/she is a good nurse”
Common pairings and workplace context
- پرستار کودک (parastâr-e kudak) “child caregiver, nanny”
- پرستار سالمند (parastâr-e sâlmand) “elderly caregiver”
- پرستاری (parastâri) “the nursing profession”
- روز پرستار (ruz-e parastâr) “Nurse’s Day”
Cultural note
Nursing is a respected profession in Iran, and Roz-e Parastâr falls on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab. Beyond clinical work, پرستار is also commonly used for in-home caregivers, a vital role given that many elderly Iranians live with extended family rather than in care facilities.
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Nursing is a respected profession in Iran, and Roz-e Parastâr falls on the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab. Beyond clinical work, پرستار is also commonly used for in-home caregivers, a vital role given that many elderly Iranians live with extended family rather than in care facilities.Connected Words