نوش جان
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Persian[edit]
Alternative forms[edit]
- نوش جون (nuš-e jun) (colloquial)
Etymology[edit]
Literally, "nectar for your soul".
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Classical Persian) IPA(key): [noː.ʃi d͡ʒɑːn]
- (Iran, formal/TEH) IPA(key): [nuː.ʃe d͡ʒɒːn]
- (Tajik, formal/DUS) IPA(key): [nɵ.ʃi d͡ʒɔn]
- Phonetic Persian:
- Traditional: [نوشِ جان]
- Iranian: [نوشِ جان]
| Readings | |
|---|---|
| Classical reading? | nōš-i jān |
| Dari reading? | nōš-i jān |
| Iranian reading? | nuš-e jân |
| Tajik reading? | nüš-i jon |
Interjection[edit]
- to your good health!, cheers! (before any drink including non-alcoholic ones)
- bon appétit! enjoy your meal!
Synonyms[edit]
- (archaic) گوارا باد! (govârâ bâd)
Antonyms[edit]
- (spoken) کوفتت بشه! (kuftet beše!)
Related terms[edit]
- نوش جان کردن (nuš-e jân kardan)