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زن

zan

Woman; wife

Beginnernoun

Definition

An adult female; also means wife in everyday speech.

Example

این زن پزشک است.

This woman is a doctor.

Etymology

'زن' (zan), translating to 'woman' or 'wife', has deep historical roots in Persian language, connecting to various Indo-European terms for females.

How & Where It’s Used

'زن' appears in both spoken and written forms across various contexts, often used in discussions about gender roles and sociocultural issues.

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