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هفته

hafte

Week

Beginnernoun

Definition

Seven days — the Iranian week runs Saturday to Friday.

Example

هفته‌ی آینده مسافرت می‌روم.

Next week I'm going on a trip.

Etymology

'هفته' (hafte) is derived from Arabic 'أُسْبُوع', meaning 'week', containing linguistic influences that showcase the blending of Arabic in the Persian language.

How & Where It’s Used

'هفته' (hafte) is frequently used in spoken and formal written Persian, often in social and professional discussions, indicating a time-based context.

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