Persian · Numbers & Time
ساعت
sā'at
Hour; clock; watch
Beginnernoun
Definition
An hour of time, or the clock that measures it; sā'at chand ast — what time is it?
Example
ساعت چند است؟ — ساعت پنج است.
What time is it? — It is five o'clock.
Etymology
'ساعت' (sā'at) is borrowed from Arabic 'سَاعَة', meaning 'hour' or 'clock', reflecting the influence of Arabic on Persian vocabulary, particularly in time-related words.
How & Where It’s Used
'ساعت' (sā'at) is used in both written and spoken forms, often seen in educational and administrative contexts, appropriate for formal and informal conversations.