What it means
ورودی (vorudi) means “entrance” or “entry point.” The noun base comes from the Arabic root و-ر-د (warada, to arrive or enter), which Persian absorbed long ago. The suffix ‑ی (-i) is a native Persian nominalizer that turns the verbal idea of arriving into the physical place where you arrive. You will see ورودی written above gates, ticket booths, metro stations, and building lobbies across Iran. Its direct opposite is خروجی (khoruji), meaning “exit.”
How to use it
- ورودی کجاست؟ (vorudi kojâst?) “Where is the entrance?”
- از ورودی اصلی بیا تو. (az vorudi-ye asli bia to.) “Come in through the main entrance.”
- ورودی پارک رایگانه. (vorudi-ye pârk râygâne.) “The park entrance is free.”
- در ورودی قفله. (dar-e vorudi ghofle.) “The entrance door is locked.”
Cultural note
In Iranian architecture, the entrance of a home or a public building carries social weight. Traditional houses (خانههای سنتی) often featured an elaborate gateway called a سردر (sardar) that signaled the family’s status. Today, building intercoms are commonly labeled ورودی, and buzzing a guest in is a small but genuine act of hospitality. Paid attractions such as museums and historical gardens post ورودی alongside ticket prices, and many charge different rates for Iranian and foreign visitors.