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ساختمان

sākhteman

Building

Beginnernoun

Definition

A building or structure.

Example

دفترم در این ساختمان است.

My office is in this building.

Etymology

'ساختمان' (sākhteman) is derived from the verb 'ساختن' (sākhtan), meaning to build, combined with a suffix indicating formation or structure. This term has maintained its meaning over centuries.

How & Where It’s Used

'ساختمان' is used widely in both formal and informal registers, often found in legal and architectural contexts, as well as daily conversations about real estate.

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