Persian · Food & Drink

سیب

sib

Apple

Beginnernoun

Definition

The apple — one of the seven S items on the Nowruz table.

Example

سیب سرخ و شیرین است.

The apple is red and sweet.

Etymology

'سیب' (sib) has roots in Old Persian and Middle Persian, commonly referring to apples, a significant fruit both in cuisine and symbolism in Persian culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'سیب' is used informally in daily conversations and culinary discussions, often representing health and tradition in Persian literature.

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