Persian · Body & Health

سر

sar

Head

Beginnernoun

Definition

The head — and the start of countless idioms, sar-e kār, at work.

Example

سرم درد می‌کند.

My head hurts.

Etymology

'سر' (sar) traces back to Old Persian '𐏃' (sar), meaning 'head.' Its fundamental role in various contexts reflects the importance of the head in anatomy and metaphorical expressions.

How & Where It’s Used

'سر' is widely used in both spoken and written forms, across formal and informal registers, commonly found in discussions about health or anatomical references.

Literary Heritage

The term is referenced in proverbs and popular sayings about wisdom and leadership, as the head symbolizes authority and intelligence.

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