Persian · Body & Health

قلب

ghalb

Heart (organ)

Intermediatenoun

Definition

The anatomical heart — del carries the feelings, ghalb does the pumping.

Example

ورزش برای قلب خوب است.

Exercise is good for the heart.

Etymology

'قلب' (ghalb) finds its origins in Arabic, signifying the anatomical heart, and has been incorporated into Persian language reflecting medical terminology.

How & Where It’s Used

'قلب' is typically used in more formal contexts, especially in medical literature and conversations, but may also surface in spoken discourse related to health.

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