برهانی
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- Borhāni means demonstrative or proven by logic.
- It is a formal adjective used in academic and legal contexts.
- It comes from the root 'Borhān' meaning proof.
- It signifies the highest level of logical certainty in Persian.
The Persian word برهانی (borhāni) is an adjective derived from the Arabic-origin noun برهان (borhān), which translates to 'proof,' 'demonstration,' or 'evidence.' When you add the suffix '-i' in Persian, it transforms the noun into an adjective that describes something characterized by rigorous proof, logical certainty, or a demonstrative nature. In the context of Persian linguistics and philosophy, this word carries a significant weight, often implying a level of truth that is undeniable and grounded in solid reasoning rather than mere opinion or emotional appeal. It is a word you will encounter in high-level academic discourse, legal settings, and philosophical texts. For an English speaker, the best equivalents are 'demonstrative,' 'apodictic,' or 'evidentiary.'
- Philosophical Context
- In the tradition of Islamic philosophy (Hikmat), which heavily influenced the Persian language, 'Borhani' refers to the highest form of syllogism. Unlike 'Jadali' (dialectical) arguments which aim to win a debate, a 'Borhani' argument aims to uncover the absolute truth through premises that are self-evident or previously proven.
تحلیل او از مسئله کاملاً برهانی و دقیق بود.
(His analysis of the issue was completely demonstrative and precise.)
In everyday modern Persian, while the word remains formal, it is used to describe a person's way of speaking or a document's way of presenting facts. If someone says your speech is 'borhāni,' they are complimenting your logical structure and the strength of your evidence. It suggests that you aren't just making claims; you are providing the 'borhān' (proof) to back them up. This word is essential for B2 learners who are moving beyond basic descriptions and into the realm of critical thinking and formal expression. It allows you to distinguish between 'estelali' (reasoning-based) and 'borhāni' (proof-based), where the latter implies a more conclusive and certain outcome.
- Usage in Law
- In a courtroom, a 'borhāni' defense is one that relies on hard evidence—DNA, video footage, or signed contracts—rather than character witnesses or circumstantial narratives.
قاضی به دنبال مدارک برهانی برای صدور حکم بود.
(The judge was looking for demonstrative evidence to issue a verdict.)
Historically, the term gained prominence during the translation movement when Greek logic was integrated into Persian and Arabic thought. Scholars like Avicenna (Ibn Sina) used 'borhāni' to categorize knowledge that is certain (yaqini). Therefore, using this word today connects you to a long lineage of intellectual rigor in the Persian-speaking world. It is more than just a synonym for 'logical'; it is a nod to a heritage of systematic proof.
- Academic Writing
- When writing a thesis or an article in Persian, describing your methodology as 'borhāni' suggests that your conclusions are derived through a strict logical process.
روش تحقیق ما در این مقاله، روشی برهانی است.
(Our research method in this article is a demonstrative method.)
Using برهانی correctly requires understanding its role as an attributive adjective or a predicative adjective. Because it is a formal word, it often pairs with nouns related to intellect, speech, law, and science. To master its usage, one must look at how it modifies nouns to elevate the level of certainty being described. In Persian grammar, adjectives typically follow the noun they modify, connected by the 'ezafe' (the short 'e' sound). For example, 'estelāl-e borhāni' (demonstrative reasoning).
- Modifying Abstract Nouns
- You will most frequently see it modifying words like 'estelāl' (reasoning), 'bahs' (discussion), 'shiveh' (method), or 'madrak' (evidence). This indicates that the nature of these items is rooted in undeniable proof.
او با استدلالی برهانی توانست مخالفان خود را متقاعد کند.
(With demonstrative reasoning, he was able to convince his opponents.)
In the sentence above, 'borhāni' doesn't just mean he was logical; it means his logic was so airtight that it functioned as a proof. When you use this word, you are emphasizing the 'demonstrative' power of the subject. If you are describing a person, you might say 'u zehni borhāni dārad' (He has a demonstrative mind), meaning he naturally thinks in terms of proofs and logical steps. This is a high level of praise for a scientist or a mathematician.
- Scientific Application
- In mathematics, every theorem requires a 'borhān'. Therefore, the steps taken to reach the conclusion are 'borhāni'. It is the opposite of 'tajrobi' (empirical) in some philosophical contexts, where 'borhāni' relies on pure logic and 'tajrobi' relies on observation.
ریاضیات یک علم کاملاً برهانی است.
(Mathematics is a completely demonstrative science.)
Another common usage is in the phrase 'shiveh-ye borhāni' (the demonstrative method). This is used when discussing pedagogy or investigative techniques. If a teacher uses a 'shiveh-ye borhāni,' they don't just ask students to memorize; they demonstrate why a formula works. This word is also extremely useful in debate (monāzereh). If you want to shut down an emotional argument, you might ask for a 'pasokh-e borhāni' (a demonstrative/proven answer).
- In Literature
- Classical Persian prose, especially in works like the 'Siyasatnama' or philosophical treatises, uses 'borhāni' to distinguish between 'rhetoric' (which appeals to the masses) and 'truth' (which appeals to the wise).
نویسنده تلاش کرده است تا با بیانی برهانی، حقایق تاریخی را بازگو کند.
(The author has tried to recount historical facts with a demonstrative expression.)
While برهانی isn't a word you'll hear every day at a Tehran fruit market, it is omnipresent in specific high-value environments. Understanding where to expect it will help you tune your ear to the formal register of Persian. The most common 'natural habitats' for this word are news broadcasts, university lectures, legal proceedings, and religious-philosophical seminars. In Iran, intellectualism is highly valued, and using words like 'borhāni' signals that the speaker belongs to an educated class or is discussing a serious topic.
- News and Political Analysis
- On channels like IRINN or in editorials of newspapers like 'Ettela'at,' analysts often use 'borhāni' to describe a policy or a stance that is backed by undeniable logic. They might say, 'The government's stance is based on borhāni principles,' implying it is not just a political whim but a logical necessity.
سخنگوی دولت بر لزوم ارائه دلایل برهانی برای این طرح تأکید کرد.
(The government spokesperson emphasized the need to provide demonstrative reasons for this plan.)
In universities, particularly in departments of Humanities, Law, and Theology, 'borhāni' is a technical term. If a student is defending their dissertation (pāyān-nāme), the professors might criticize the work by saying it lacks a 'borhāni' structure. This means the student has made many claims but hasn't 'demonstrated' them using a rigorous framework. In this context, the word is a synonym for 'academically sound' or 'logically rigorous.'
- Religious and Philosophical Discourse
- Iran has a deep tradition of 'Kalam' (theology) and 'Falsafeh' (philosophy). In televised debates between scholars, you will frequently hear 'borhāni' used to describe arguments for the existence of God or the nature of ethics. The 'Borhan-e-Siddiqin' is a famous philosophical argument, and its nature is, by definition, 'borhāni'.
این بحث از نظر منطقی، یک بحث برهانی است.
(This discussion, from a logical standpoint, is a demonstrative discussion.)
You might also hear it in the context of 'Borhani' as a surname. Many families in Iran, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan carry this name, often suggesting a lineage of scholars or people of logic. However, as an adjective, it remains a pillar of formal speech. When watching Iranian cinema, specifically dramas involving lawyers or intellectuals (like those by Asghar Farhadi), listen for this word during intense scenes of negotiation or legal debate. It marks the moment a character stops appealing to emotion and starts appealing to cold, hard facts.
- Legal Documents
- Contracts or formal complaints (shikāyat-nāme) often use this adjective to describe the evidence being presented. A 'borhāni' claim is one that the court cannot easily dismiss.
شواهد برهانی ارائه شده به دادگاه، مسیر پرونده را تغییر داد.
(The demonstrative evidence presented to the court changed the course of the case.)
Learning a high-level word like برهانی comes with the risk of using it in the wrong register or confusing it with similar-sounding or similar-meaning words. For English speakers, the most common mistake is overusing it in casual conversation. While you might say 'I have proof' in English while talking to a friend about a lost sock, using 'borhāni' in that context in Persian would sound absurdly formal, like saying 'I possess apodictic evidence regarding the whereabouts of my hosiery.'
- Confusing 'Borhani' with 'Manteqi'
- 'Manteqi' means 'logical.' While all 'borhāni' things are 'manteqi,' not all 'manteqi' things are 'borhāni.' 'Manteqi' is broader. If a plan makes sense, it's 'manteqi.' If a plan is proven to be the only logically possible successful path through a rigorous demonstration, it's 'borhāni.'
❌ حرف تو برهانی است (Too formal for a friend).
✅ حرف تو منطقی است (Correct for casual/neutral logic).
Another mistake is the confusion between 'Borhāni' (the adjective) and 'Borhān' (the noun). Remember that 'borhān' is the proof itself, while 'borhāni' describes the nature of the argument or the person. You cannot say 'I have a borhāni' to mean 'I have a proof.' You must say 'Man yak borhān dāram' or 'Estelāl-e man borhāni ast' (My reasoning is demonstrative).
- Misusing with Emotional Contexts
- 'Borhāni' is cold and objective. You cannot have a 'borhāni' feeling or a 'borhāni' love. These are subjective experiences. If you use 'borhāni' to describe something emotional, it creates a linguistic clash that sounds like a mistake rather than a poetic metaphor.
❌ احساس من به تو برهانی است.
✅ احساس من به تو واقعی است (My feeling for you is real).
Finally, watch out for the suffix. Some learners try to pluralize it as 'borhāni-hā,' but as an adjective describing abstract concepts, it usually remains singular or follows the noun's plurality through the ezafe. For example, 'dalāyel-e borhāni' (demonstrative reasons). Using it as a noun (The Demonstratives) is rare and reserved for specific philosophical groups.
- Spelling Note
- Make sure to use the letter 'He' (ه) and not 'Hā' (ح). While they sound similar, 'borhān' with 'He' is the correct spelling derived from Arabic roots signifying clarity.
To truly understand برهانی, it helps to see it in the context of its synonyms and cousins. Persian has a rich vocabulary for logic and reasoning, each with a slightly different shade of meaning. By comparing 'borhāni' to these alternatives, you can choose the exact word for your needs.
- Borhāni vs. Estedlāli
- 'Estedlāli' comes from 'estedlāl' (reasoning). It describes anything that uses a process of reasoning. 'Borhāni' is a subset of 'estedlāli'. While 'estedlāli' can be based on weak or strong reasons, 'borhāni' is always based on certain, undeniable proof.
او یک روش استدلالی داشت، اما نتوانست به نتیجهای برهانی برسد.
(He had a reasoning-based method, but couldn't reach a demonstrative result.)
Another close relative is مدلل (modallal), which means 'reasoned' or 'well-supported.' You might hear 'sokhan-e modallal' (a well-reasoned speech). The difference is that 'modallal' focuses on the fact that reasons *exist*, while 'borhāni' focuses on the *certainty* and *logical necessity* of those reasons. 'Borhāni' is stronger and more formal.
- Borhāni vs. Qāte'
- 'Qāte'' means 'decisive' or 'conclusive.' A 'pasokh-e qāte'' is a decisive answer that ends the discussion. 'Borhāni' is the *method* used to reach that decisiveness. You use 'borhāni' logic to give a 'qāte'' answer.
پاسخ او کاملاً قاطع بود، چون بر پایه اصول برهانی بنا شده بود.
(His answer was completely decisive because it was built on demonstrative principles.)
In a scientific context, you might consider اثباتی (esbāti), which means 'demonstrative' or 'positive.' However, 'esbāti' is often linked to the act of proving something (esbāt), while 'borhāni' is linked to the logical category of the proof itself. If you are doing 'positive science' (like positivism), you use 'esbāti.' If you are doing 'deductive logic,' you use 'borhāni.'
- Antonyms
- The opposite of 'borhāni' is often خطابی (khatābi), which means 'rhetorical' or 'oratory.' While 'borhāni' appeals to the mind with facts, 'khatābi' appeals to the heart with beautiful words. Another antonym is ظنی (zanni), which means 'speculative' or 'based on conjecture.' If an argument is 'zanni,' it’s just a guess; if it’s 'borhāni,' it’s a fact.
How Formal Is It?
حقيقة ممتعة
The word 'Borhan' appears in the Quran to describe the miracles of prophets as 'clear proofs' from God.
دليل النطق
- Pronouncing it like 'Borani' (the yogurt dip) by omitting the 'h'.
- Stress on the first syllable.
- Making the 'h' too harsh like 'kh'.
مستوى الصعوبة
Common in academic texts but requires understanding of formal roots.
Hard to use correctly without sounding too formal.
Requires correct pronunciation of the 'h' and proper register.
Easy to recognize once you know the root 'borhān'.
ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك
المتطلبات الأساسية
تعلّم لاحقاً
متقدم
قواعد يجب معرفتها
Ezafe Construction
استدلالِ برهانی (Adjective follows noun with 'e').
Adjective Comparison
برهانیتر (More demonstrative) - rarely used but grammatically possible.
Abstract Noun Formation
برهانی + یت = برهانیت (The quality of being demonstrative).
Negation with 'Gheyr'
غیربرهانی (Non-demonstrative).
Adverbial Position
او برهانی سخن گفت (Adjective acting as an adverb).
أمثلة حسب المستوى
این یک دلیل برهانی است.
This is a proven reason.
Simple subject + adjective + verb.
او حرفهای برهانی میزند.
He says proven things.
Adjective modifying a plural noun.
کتاب برهانی کجاست؟
Where is the demonstrative book?
Question form with adjective.
من دلیل برهانی میخواهم.
I want a proven reason.
Direct object with adjective.
استاد برهانی صحبت کرد.
The professor spoke demonstratively.
Adverbial use of the adjective.
این جواب برهانی نیست.
This answer is not proven.
Negative 'ast' (nist).
آیا این یک مدرک برهانی است؟
Is this a demonstrative document?
Interrogative sentence.
او یک ذهن برهانی دارد.
He has a demonstrative mind.
Verb 'dāshtan' (to have).
در کتاب علوم، دلایل برهانی زیادی وجود دارد.
In the science book, there are many demonstrative reasons.
Use of 'vojūd dārad' (there is/are).
ما باید به صورت برهانی فکر کنیم.
We must think in a demonstrative way.
Modal verb 'bāyad' (must).
او با روشی برهانی مسئله را حل کرد.
He solved the problem with a demonstrative method.
Prepositional phrase 'bā raveshi...'.
این ادعا برهانی به نظر نمیرسد.
This claim does not seem demonstrative.
Verb 'be nazar rasidan' (to seem).
آیا شما مدرک برهانی برای این حرف دارید؟
Do you have demonstrative evidence for this statement?
Formal 'shomā' address.
پاسخهای او همیشه برهانی و دقیق هستند.
His answers are always demonstrative and precise.
Compound adjectives.
نویسنده از زبانی برهانی استفاده میکند.
The author uses a demonstrative language.
Verb 'estefāde kardan' (to use).
این موضوع نیاز به تحقیق برهانی دارد.
This subject needs demonstrative research.
Noun 'niyāz' (need).
برای اثبات این فرضیه، به یک استدلال برهانی نیاز داریم.
To prove this hypothesis, we need a demonstrative argument.
Infinitive 'barāye esbāt' (for proving).
او در سخنرانی خود از شیوهای برهانی بهره برد.
He utilized a demonstrative method in his speech.
Verb 'bahre bordan' (to utilize).
مقاله او به دلیل ساختار برهانیاش مورد تحسین قرار گرفت.
His article was praised because of its demonstrative structure.
Passive voice 'mored-e tahsin gharār gereft'.
ما نمیتوانیم بدون شواهد برهانی کسی را متهم کنیم.
We cannot accuse anyone without demonstrative evidence.
Negative modal 'nemītavānim' (cannot).
فلسفه به دنبال تبیین برهانی جهان است.
Philosophy seeks a demonstrative explanation of the world.
Noun 'tabyin' (explanation/clarification).
این گزارش، تحلیلی برهانی از وضعیت بازار ارائه میدهد.
This report provides a demonstrative analysis of the market situation.
Present tense 'arāye mīdhad'.
او همیشه با نگاهی برهانی به مسائل مینگرد.
He always looks at issues with a demonstrative gaze.
Literary verb 'negaristan' (to look).
نتایج آزمایشها کاملاً برهانی و غیرقابل انکار بودند.
The test results were completely demonstrative and undeniable.
Adjective 'gheyr-e ghābel-e enkār' (undeniable).
در منطق صوری، برهان به معنای قیاس برهانی است.
In formal logic, 'proof' means a demonstrative syllogism.
Technical terminology (formal logic).
او توانست با بیانی برهانی، حقانیت خود را در دادگاه ثابت کند.
He was able to prove his rightfulness in court with a demonstrative expression.
Noun 'haghāniyat' (rightfulness).
رویکرد برهانی در این کتاب، آن را از سایر آثار متمایز میکند.
The demonstrative approach in this book distinguishes it from other works.
Verb 'motamāyez kardan' (to distinguish).
منتقدان معتقدند که این نظریه فاقد پایههای برهانی است.
Critics believe that this theory lacks demonstrative foundations.
Verb 'fāghed būdan' (to lack).
او سعی کرد برهانی بودن ادعای خود را با آمار نشان دهد.
He tried to show the demonstrative nature of his claim with statistics.
Noun form 'borhāni būdan' (being demonstrative).
تبیین برهانی پدیدههای طبیعی، هدف اصلی علم است.
The demonstrative explanation of natural phenomena is the main goal of science.
Compound noun phrase.
این استدلال اگرچه منطقی به نظر میرسد، اما برهانی نیست.
Although this argument seems logical, it is not demonstrative.
Contrastive conjunction 'agarche... ammā'.
او به عنوان یک متفکر برهانی در جامعه شناخته میشود.
He is known in society as a demonstrative thinker.
Passive structure 'shenākhte mīshavad'.
حکمت متعالیه بر پایه اصول برهانی و شهودی بنا شده است.
Transcendent Philosophy is built upon demonstrative and intuitive principles.
Philosophical terms (Hikmat-e Muta'aliya).
نویسنده در این فصل به نقد رویکردهای غیربرهانی در تاریخنگاری میپردازد.
In this chapter, the author deals with the critique of non-demonstrative approaches in historiography.
Verb 'pardākhtan be' (to deal with/address).
عدم وجود یک چارچوب برهانی، باعث تشتت آرا در این حوزه شده است.
The lack of a demonstrative framework has caused a fragmentation of opinions in this field.
Complex subject 'adam-e vojūd-e...'
او با استمداد از براهین عقلی، تبیینی برهانی از معاد ارائه کرد.
By drawing on rational proofs, he provided a demonstrative explanation of the hereafter.
Formal phrase 'estemdād az' (drawing on/seeking help from).
در این پژوهش، از روشهای برهانی برای تحلیل دادههای کیفی استفاده شده است.
In this research, demonstrative methods have been used to analyze qualitative data.
Perfect passive 'estefāde shode ast'.
تمایز میان معرفت برهانی و معرفت خطابی در آثار فارابی مشهود است.
The distinction between demonstrative knowledge and rhetorical knowledge is evident in Farabi's works.
Noun 'tamāyoz' (distinction).
او معتقد است که تنها راه رسیدن به حقیقت، سلوک برهانی است.
He believes that the only way to reach the truth is through a demonstrative path.
Mystical/Philosophical term 'solūk' (path/journey).
این رساله، تلاشی است برای ارائه یک نظام حقوقی برهانی.
This treatise is an attempt to provide a demonstrative legal system.
Noun 'resāle' (treatise).
برهان صدیقین، غاییترین تلاش فلاسفه برای ارائه تبیینی برهانی از واجبالوجود است.
The Argument of the Truthful is the ultimate attempt by philosophers to provide a demonstrative explanation of the Necessary Existent.
High-level metaphysical terminology.
او در نقد خود، بر لغزشهای منطقی و خروج از جاده برهانی تأکید ورزید.
In his critique, he emphasized logical slips and the departure from the demonstrative path.
Metaphorical language 'jāde-ye borhāni'.
سیطره تفکر برهانی در دوران طلایی اسلام، منجر به شکوفایی علوم عقلی گشت.
The dominance of demonstrative thinking during the Islamic Golden Age led to the flourishing of rational sciences.
Verb 'gashtan' used as 'shodan' (to become).
ویژگی بارز این منظومه فکری، انسجام درونی و ابتنا بر مقدمات برهانی است.
The prominent feature of this thought system is internal coherence and reliance on demonstrative premises.
Noun 'ebtenā' (reliance/foundation).
او با دقتی وسواسگونه، هرگونه گزاره غیربرهانی را از متن خود زدود.
With obsessive precision, he erased any non-demonstrative proposition from his text.
Verb 'zodūdan' (to erase/cleanse).
تحول از منطق ارسطویی به منطق جدید، ماهیت استدلالهای برهانی را دگرگون ساخت.
The transition from Aristotelian logic to modern logic transformed the nature of demonstrative arguments.
Verb 'degargūn sākhtan' (to transform).
در این بافتار، برهانی بودن به معنای انطباق کامل با قوانین لایتغیر عقل است.
In this context, being demonstrative means full compliance with the immutable laws of reason.
Adjective 'lā-yataghayyar' (immutable).
او مدعی است که شهود عرفانی در نهایت باید به زبانی برهانی ترجمه شود.
He claims that mystical intuition must ultimately be translated into a demonstrative language.
Complex modal structure.
تلازمات شائعة
العبارات الشائعة
يُخلط عادةً مع
A yogurt-based dish. Missing the 'h' changes the meaning entirely.
The noun 'proof' vs. the adjective 'demonstrative'.
Critical or in a state of crisis. Sounds similar but very different meaning.
تعبيرات اصطلاحية
— His word is conclusive proof (idiomatically meaning he is very convincing).
او هر چه بگوید، حرفش برهان قاطع است.
Formal— Proof by contradiction (mathematical idiom).
او از برهان خلف برای حل مسئله استفاده کرد.
Academic— The argument from design (theological idiom).
برهان نظم یکی از معروفترین براهین است.
Theologicalسهل الخلط
Both mean logical.
'Manteqi' is general; 'Borhāni' is specifically about rigorous proof.
تصمیم او منطقی بود، اما استدلالش برهانی نبود.
Both mean reasoned.
'Modallal' means 'with reasons'; 'Borhāni' means 'with certain proof'.
نامه او مستدل بود.
Both mean certain.
'Ghate' means conclusive; 'Borhāni' is the logical method of being conclusive.
پاسخ قطعی بر اساس شواهد برهانی است.
Both mean demonstrative.
'Esbati' is often empirical; 'Borhāni' is often deductive.
او از روش اثباتی استفاده کرد.
Both come from the same root.
'Maborhan' is 'that which is proven' (passive); 'Borhāni' is 'demonstrative' (active/nature).
این موضوع مبرهن است.
أنماط الجُمل
این [اسم] برهانی است.
این دلیل برهانی است.
او با [اسم] برهانی توانست...
او با استدلال برهانی توانست برنده شود.
تبیین برهانیِ [موضوع] کار دشواری است.
تبیین برهانیِ خلقت کار دشواری است.
ابتنا بر مقدمات برهانی، لازمهی [اسم] است.
ابتنا بر مقدمات برهانی، لازمهی هر علم حقیقی است.
روش او کاملاً برهانی به نظر میرسد.
روش او کاملاً برهانی به نظر میرسد.
در این مقاله، رویکردی برهانی اتخاذ شده است.
در این مقاله، رویکردی برهانی اتخاذ شده است.
ما به شواهد برهانی نیاز داریم.
ما به شواهد برهانی نیاز داریم.
او ذهن برهانی دارد.
او ذهن برهانی دارد.
عائلة الكلمة
الأسماء
الأفعال
الصفات
مرتبط
كيفية الاستخدام
Medium-Low (High in specific professional domains).
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Saying 'borāni' instead of 'borhāni'.
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borhāni
The 'h' is essential to distinguish the word from a yogurt dish.
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Using 'borhāni' for personal feelings.
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vaghe'i (real)
Feelings are subjective; 'borhāni' is for objective logic.
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Using it as a noun to mean 'a proof'.
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borhān
'Borhāni' is an adjective. You need 'borhān' for the noun.
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Using it in very casual slang.
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manteqi
It sounds out of place and too formal in the street.
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Misspelling with 'Hā' (ح).
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برهانی (with ه)
The root is 'Burhān' with the letter 'He'.
نصائح
Academic Writing
When writing an essay, use 'borhāni' to describe your strongest, most evidence-backed points.
The 'H' Factor
Don't skip the 'h'. If you say 'borāni', Iranians will think of yogurt dip!
Be Formal
Save this word for job interviews, university presentations, or formal letters.
Root Learning
Learn 'Borhān' (proof) first. Adding '-i' is a common way to make adjectives in Persian.
Ezafe Use
Always remember the ezafe when connecting it to a noun: 'estedlāl-e borhāni'.
Legal Context
In law, 'borhāni' means the evidence is solid and hard to refute.
Islamic Logic
If you study Islamic philosophy, this word is essential for understanding 'Al-Burhan'.
Vs. Manteqi
Use 'manteqi' for 'it makes sense' and 'borhāni' for 'it is proven'.
News Keywords
Listen for this word in political analysis to identify the speaker's level of certainty.
Adjective Position
Like most Persian adjectives, it comes after the noun.
احفظها
وسيلة تذكّر
Think of a 'Born Honey' (Borhani). A bee that is born to make honey is a 'demonstrated' fact of nature. It's a proof of how nature works!
ربط بصري
Imagine a judge hitting a gavel onto a giant book titled 'LOGIC'. The sound of the gavel is the 'Borhani' proof.
Word Web
تحدٍّ
Try to write three sentences about a scientific fact (like gravity) using the word 'borhāni'.
أصل الكلمة
Derived from the Arabic word 'Burhān' (برهان) which means proof or sign. It entered Persian during the early Islamic period.
المعنى الأصلي: In Arabic, it originally meant a clear, shining proof that removes doubt.
Semitic root (Arabic) with Indo-European suffix (Persian '-i').السياق الثقافي
No specific sensitivities, but using it in very informal settings can make you sound arrogant or pedantic.
English speakers might find 'borhāni' similar to 'apodictic' or 'demonstrative,' but it is more common in Persian than its English equivalents are in English.
تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية
سياقات واقعية
Philosophy Class
- قیاس برهانی
- معرفت یقینی
- اصول اولیه
- تبیین عقلی
Law Court
- مدارک برهانی
- اثبات جرم
- شواهد قطعی
- دفاعیه مستدل
Mathematics
- برهان خلف
- اثبات قضیه
- روند منطقی
- نتیجهگیری برهانی
Scientific Research
- روش تحقیق برهانی
- تحلیل دادهها
- فرضیه اثباتی
- گزارش نهایی
Formal Debate
- نقد برهانی
- پاسخ قاطع
- استدلال منطقی
- بیان مستدل
بدايات محادثة
"آیا فکر میکنید تمام حقایق جهان را میتوان به صورت برهانی ثابت کرد؟"
"تفاوت بین یک استدلال منطقی و یک استدلال برهانی در چیست؟"
"چرا در دادگاهها بر ارائه شواهد برهانی تأکید میشود؟"
"آیا در زندگی روزمره هم باید همیشه برهانی فکر کنیم؟"
"کدام کتابی که خواندهاید، ساختار برهانی قویتری داشت؟"
مواضيع للكتابة اليومية
درباره زمانی بنویسید که مجبور شدید با استدلالی برهانی از خودتان دفاع کنید.
آیا احساسات میتوانند در کنار تفکر برهانی وجود داشته باشند؟ توضیح دهید.
نقش برهان در پیشرفت علم را از دیدگاه خود بنویسید.
اگر جهان فقط بر پایه اصول برهانی بود، چه اتفاقی میافتاد؟
تفاوت میان 'باور' و 'معرفت برهانی' را در یک پاراگراف شرح دهید.
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةRarely. It is mostly reserved for formal, academic, or legal contexts. Using it casually might make you sound overly intellectual.
Yes, but it's a very strong version of logical. It implies that the logic is so strong it serves as a proof.
'Borhān' is a noun meaning 'proof.' 'Borhāni' is an adjective meaning 'demonstrative' or 'pertaining to proof.'
Yes, 'Borhani' is a common surname in Iran and Afghanistan, often suggesting a family history of scholarship.
The 'h' (ه) is a soft, breathy sound, like the 'h' in 'hello.' It should not be harsh like the 'kh' (خ) sound.
No, Persian adjectives do not have gender.
It is a famous philosophical argument for the existence of God, considered 'borhāni' because it relies on pure existence rather than empirical signs.
Yes, you can say someone has a 'zehn-e borhāni' (demonstrative mind), meaning they think very logically.
Absolutely. It describes the nature of mathematical proofs and theorems.
The main antonym is 'khatābi' (rhetorical) or 'zanni' (conjectural).
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یک جمله بنویسید که در آن از 'استدلال برهانی' استفاده شده باشد.
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تفاوت 'برهانی' و 'احساسی' را در یک جمله توضیح دهید.
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چرا ریاضیات یک علم برهانی است؟
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یک جمله درباره 'مدرک برهانی' بنویسید.
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چگونه میتوانیم به صورت برهانی صحبت کنیم؟
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یک پاراگراف کوتاه درباره اهمیت برهان در علم بنویسید.
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نام یک کتاب یا مقاله که رویکرد برهانی دارد را بنویسید (فرضی).
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جملهای بنویسید که در آن 'برهانی' قید باشد.
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آیا شما ذهن برهانی دارید؟ چرا؟
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متضاد 'برهانی' را در یک جمله به کار ببرید.
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یک جمله درباره 'روش برهانی' در تدریس بنویسید.
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چرا کلمه 'برهانی' در اخبار زیاد شنیده میشود؟
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یک جمله با کلمه 'مبرهن' بنویسید.
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توضیح دهید که 'برهانیت' یک نظریه به چه معناست.
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یک جمله درباره 'قیاس برهانی' بنویسید.
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آیا هنر میتواند برهانی باشد؟
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یک جمله با 'غیربرهانی' بنویسید.
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یک جمله با 'براهین' (جمع برهان) بنویسید.
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جملهای بنویسید که در آن 'برهانی' به معنای 'apodictic' باشد.
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یک جمله درباره 'ذهن برهانی' بنویسید.
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کلمه 'برهانی' را با تلفظ صحیح تکرار کنید.
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توضیح دهید چرا یک استدلال باید 'برهانی' باشد.
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یک جمله درباره معلم ریاضی خود با استفاده از 'برهانی' بگویید.
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تفاوت 'برهانی' و 'منطقی' را به صورت شفاهی بگویید.
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یک موقعیت را تصور کنید که در آن به 'دلیل برهانی' نیاز دارید.
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جمله 'این استدلال برهانی نیست' را با لحن شکاکانه بگویید.
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درباره 'Borhan-e-Siddiqin' چه میدانید؟ (کوتاه)
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چگونه میتوانیم ذهن خود را 'برهانی' کنیم؟
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یک جمله خبری درباره یک کشف علمی با 'برهانی' بگویید.
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آیا حرفهای سیاستمداران معمولاً 'برهانی' است؟
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تلفظ 'براهین' را تمرین کنید.
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جمله 'او بسیار برهانی صحبت میکند' را بگویید.
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یک سوال از دوست خود درباره 'دلیل برهانی' بپرسید.
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کلمه 'برهانیت' را در یک جمله به کار ببرید.
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آیا در زبان شما کلمهای معادل 'برهانی' وجود دارد؟
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یک جمله با 'غیربرهانی' بگویید.
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چرا 'برهانی' بودن در علم مهم است؟
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نام یک فیلسوف ایرانی را ببرید که از روش برهانی استفاده میکرد.
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یک جمله با 'مبرهن' بگویید.
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تفاوت 'برهانی' و 'بورانی' را برای یک زبانآموز توضیح دهید.
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در فایل صوتی (فرضی)، گوینده چند بار کلمه 'برهانی' را گفت؟
آیا گوینده کلمه را درست تلفظ کرد یا گفت 'بورانی'؟
موضوع صحبت گوینده چه بود؟ (منطق، آشپزی، ورزش)
گوینده چه چیزی را 'برهانی' توصیف کرد؟
آیا لحن گوینده رسمی بود یا صمیمی؟
گوینده متضاد 'برهانی' را چه کلمهای گفت؟
در جمله 'او برهانی حرف میزند'، تاکید روی کدام بخش کلمه است؟
آیا گوینده از 'برهان' به عنوان اسم استفاده کرد؟
کدام عبارت شنیده شد؟ 'دلیل برهانی' یا 'دلیل منطقی'؟
گوینده درباره کدام فیلسوف حرف میزد؟
آیا گوینده گفت که ریاضیات برهانی است؟
منظور از 'براهین عقلی' در صحبتهای او چه بود؟
گوینده کلمه 'مبرهن' را چگونه تلفظ کرد؟
آیا گوینده از کلمه 'غیربرهانی' هم استفاده کرد؟
پایان صحبت گوینده با چه کلمهای بود؟
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Summary
The word 'borhāni' is your go-to adjective for describing anything that is logically airtight and proven by evidence. Use it to elevate your formal Persian writing and speaking. Example: 'In estedlāl borhāni ast' (This argument is demonstrative/proven).
- Borhāni means demonstrative or proven by logic.
- It is a formal adjective used in academic and legal contexts.
- It comes from the root 'Borhān' meaning proof.
- It signifies the highest level of logical certainty in Persian.
Academic Writing
When writing an essay, use 'borhāni' to describe your strongest, most evidence-backed points.
The 'H' Factor
Don't skip the 'h'. If you say 'borāni', Iranians will think of yogurt dip!
Be Formal
Save this word for job interviews, university presentations, or formal letters.
Root Learning
Learn 'Borhān' (proof) first. Adding '-i' is a common way to make adjectives in Persian.
محتوى ذو صلة
مزيد من كلمات academic
اعمال کردن
B2To apply, to implement; to put into operation or effect.
عامل شدن
B2أن يصبح عاملاً أو سبباً لشيء ما.
اعتبار علمی
B2المصداقية العلمية أو السمعة الأكاديمية لمؤسسة ما.
اعتبار بخشیدن
B2إضفاء المصداقية أو التأكيد الرسمي على شيء ما.
اعتبار سنجی کردن
B2التحقق من صحة أو صلاحية شيء ما.
اعتباربخشی
B2الاعتماد هو الاعتراف الرسمي بأن شخصًا أو مؤسسة تلبي معايير معينة.
اعتمادپذیر
B2موثوق; جدير بالثقة.
اعتراف کردن
B2يعترف أو يقر؛ يعترف بارتكاب جريمة أو فعل شيء خاطئ. (عليه أن يعترف بأنه كذب. اعترف بالجريمة.)
عضو هیئت علمی
B2A faculty member; a professional academic engaged in teaching and research at a university.
عقلانی
B2عقلاني؛ مبني على العقل أو المنطق.