Persian · Adjectives

خوب

khub

Good

Beginneradjective

Definition

Good — the most common positive adjective in Persian.

Example

این فیلم خیلی خوب است.

This film is very good.

Etymology

'خوب' (khub) means 'good' and has its origins in Middle Persian, where it indicated general positivity or goodness.

How & Where It’s Used

Commonly used in both spoken and written Persian; neutral in register. It's found throughout Persian geography.

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