Persian · Body & Health

دندان

dandān

Tooth

Beginnernoun

Definition

A tooth — cognate with dental.

Example

دندانم درد می‌کند.

My tooth hurts.

Etymology

'دندان' (dandān) has roots in Middle Persian 'دندان' (dandān), referring to teeth and highlighting the importance of dental health in cultural contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'دندان' is prevalent in both spoken and written Persian, used in medical discussions related to health and hygiene in formal and informal situations.

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