Persian · Adjectives

بزرگ

bozorg

Big; great

Beginneradjective

Definition

Large in size or great in stature — bozorg-sāl, elder.

Example

ایران کشور بزرگی است.

Iran is a big country.

Etymology

The adjective 'بزرگ' (bozorg), meaning 'big' or 'great,' has its roots in Middle Persian, denoting importance or size, and has remained unchanged in modern usage.

How & Where It’s Used

This word is versatile, used in both spoken and written forms in various registers. It is common across all Persian-speaking regions.

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