Persian · Travel & Places
آسانسور
āsānsor
Elevator
Beginnernoun
Definition
The elevator — from the French ascenseur.
Example
آسانسور خراب است، پله برو.
The elevator is broken, take the stairs.
Etymology
'آسانسور' (āsānsor) is borrowed from the French word 'ascenseur', reflecting modern technological advancements in Persian vocabulary since the 20th century.
How & Where It’s Used
'آسانسور' is primarily used in formal and informal speech and writing, mostly in urban areas where buildings with elevators are common.