Persian · Adjectives

زرد

zard

Yellow

Beginneradjective

Definition

Yellow — the color of saffron, Iran's precious spice.

Example

زعفران رنگ زرد طلایی دارد.

Saffron has a golden yellow color.

Etymology

'زرد' (zard) has Persian origins relating to yellow, maintaining its meaning across historical texts in various contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'زرد' is often used in informal settings and in conversations, as well as in artistic and descriptive contexts throughout Persian culture.

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