Persian · Adjectives
تلخ
talkh
Bitter
Beginneradjective
Definition
Bitter in taste; talkh-kām, bitter-fated.
Example
قهوه تلخ است.
Coffee is bitter.
Etymology
'تلخ' (talkh) translates to 'bitter' and has its origins in Middle Persian, often describing taste but also used metaphorically.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in both spoken and written Persian, the word can be found in both formal and informal registers, and is commonly understood across Persian-speaking regions.