Persian · Nature & Environment

برف

barf

Snow

Beginnernoun

Definition

Snow — Tehran's Alborz peaks wear it half the year.

Example

زمستان برف زیادی می‌بارد.

In winter a lot of snow falls.

Etymology

The word 'برف' (barf) has its roots in Old Iranian, preserving its meaning of 'snow' through various stages of the Persian language.

How & Where It’s Used

'برف' (barf) is commonly used in both spoken and written forms, particularly in informal conversations about weather and nature.

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