Signification
A book containing facts or information for consultation.
Contexte culturel
The 'Loghatnameh Dehkhoda' is the most prestigious reference book in Iran. It took Ali-Akbar Dehkhoda over 40 years to compile. In Iranian universities, the 'Reference Room' (Bakhsh-e Marja) is often the most silent and respected part of the library. While the Quran is a holy book, in legal contexts (Fiqh), it is often called the 'Marja-e Aval' (The First Reference). Younger Iranians often refer to Wikipedia as their 'Marja', showing how the term has shifted from physical books to digital sources.
The 'Ayn' Factor
The word 'Marja' ends with the letter 'Ayn' (ع). In formal speech, try to make a tiny catch in your throat at the end to sound like a pro.
Don't Borrow!
In Iran, if you ask to borrow a 'Ketāb-e Marja' from a library, they will say no. It's for in-house use only!
Signification
A book containing facts or information for consultation.
The 'Ayn' Factor
The word 'Marja' ends with the letter 'Ayn' (ع). In formal speech, try to make a tiny catch in your throat at the end to sound like a pro.
Don't Borrow!
In Iran, if you ask to borrow a 'Ketāb-e Marja' from a library, they will say no. It's for in-house use only!
Dehkhoda is King
If you want to impress an Iranian, mention 'Loghatnameh Dehkhoda' as your favorite reference book.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'reference book'.
برای پیدا کردن معنی کلمات، باید به یک ________ مراجعه کنید.
A dictionary is a type of 'Ketāb-e Marja'.
Which of these is NOT a 'کتاب مرجع'?
کدام یک از اینها معمولاً 'کتاب مرجع' نیست؟
A detective novel (رمان پلیسی) is for entertainment, not reference.
Complete the dialogue in a library.
دانشجو: آیا میتوانم این دانشنامه را به خانه ببرم؟ کتابدار: خیر، این یک ________ است و فقط در سالن مطالعه استفاده میشود.
Reference books usually cannot be borrowed from libraries.
Match the book to its category.
لغتنامه دهخدا چه نوع کتابی است؟
Dehkhoda is the most famous Persian reference book.
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Aides visuelles
Types of Ketāb-e Marja
Language
- • Dictionary (لغتنامه)
- • Thesaurus
General Knowledge
- • Encyclopedia (دانشنامه)
- • Atlas
Specialized
- • Medical Manual
- • Legal Code
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesبرای پیدا کردن معنی کلمات، باید به یک ________ مراجعه کنید.
A dictionary is a type of 'Ketāb-e Marja'.
کدام یک از اینها معمولاً 'کتاب مرجع' نیست؟
A detective novel (رمان پلیسی) is for entertainment, not reference.
دانشجو: آیا میتوانم این دانشنامه را به خانه ببرم؟ کتابدار: خیر، این یک ________ است و فقط در سالن مطالعه استفاده میشود.
Reference books usually cannot be borrowed from libraries.
لغتنامه دهخدا چه نوع کتابی است؟
Dehkhoda is the most famous Persian reference book.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsTechnically yes, it's a reference for recipes, but usually, we call it 'کتاب آشپزی'.
Yes! You can say 'او مرجع من در این کار است' (He is my reference/authority in this matter).
The most common plural is 'کتابهای مرجع' (Ketāb-hā-ye Marja').
In modern Persian, it's often called a 'مرجع آنلاین' (online reference).
Because it's a specific academic term that goes beyond basic daily needs.
Expressions liées
منبع اطلاعات
similarSource of information
دایرهالمعارف
specialized formEncyclopedia
کتاب درسی
contrastTextbook
کتابخانه
builds onLibrary
