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مربع

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Explication مربع in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'Morabba' is one of the first shape words you will learn. It is used simply to name the shape: 'This is a square.' You will use it to describe basic objects like a piece of paper, a window, or a simple drawing. The focus here is on recognition and basic sentence structure. You should be able to say things like 'The square is blue' or 'I see a square.' It is also important to learn the pronunciation 'Morabba' and not confuse it with 'Morabba' (jam). At this stage, you don't need to worry about complex mathematical uses; just focus on identifying the shape in your environment and using it with basic colors and adjectives.

At the A2 level, you begin to use 'Morabba' in more practical ways. This includes using it for basic measurements like 'square meters' (metr-e morabba) when talking about the size of a room or a small garden. You will also use the phrase 'be shekl-e morabba' (in the shape of a square) to describe everyday items with more detail. For example, 'I have a square table in my room.' You should also be able to distinguish 'Morabba' from other shapes like 'Mosallas' (triangle) and 'Dayereh' (circle) in short descriptive paragraphs. You might encounter it in simple instructions, such as 'Draw a square and then color it.'

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At the B1 level, 'Morabba' appears in more technical and academic contexts. You will use it in intermediate math problems to calculate area and perimeter. You should be comfortable using it to describe architectural features and urban layouts. You will also encounter the word in the context of 'squaring a number' in algebra. At this stage, you should understand the distinction between 'Morabba' (the shape) and 'Meydan' (the public square) and use them correctly in conversation. You might also start to see 'Morabba' used in descriptions of patterns, like 'a square pattern on a fabric,' and be able to explain the properties of a square in Persian.

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At the B2 level, your use of 'Morabba' becomes more nuanced. You can use it in professional contexts, such as real estate, architecture, or design. You should be able to discuss the pros and cons of different geometric layouts in a workspace or home. You will also encounter 'Morabba' in more complex mathematical and scientific texts, involving 'square roots' (jazr) and 'square units' in physics. Your ability to use the word in the Ezafe construction with various units (kilometers, centimeters, etc.) should be flawless. You may also read about the symbolic meaning of the square in Persian art and Islamic geometry.

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At the C1 level, you understand the deeper linguistic and cultural roots of 'Morabba'. You can discuss its etymology from the Arabic root and its relation to other words in the 'four' family. You will encounter 'Morabba' in classical literature or specialized architectural journals where it might describe the 'Chahar-Taq' (four-arch) structures of ancient Persia. You can use the word metaphorically or in highly technical discussions about spatial geometry and non-Euclidean spaces. Your vocabulary will also include rare or archaic synonyms and related terms used in specific crafts like traditional tile-making or calligraphy.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'Morabba' in all its forms. You can use it in academic research, high-level mathematical discourse, and philosophical discussions about form and symmetry. You are aware of its use in classical Persian poetry (the 'Morabba' stanza) and can analyze its structural role in literature. You can effortlessly switch between technical geometric definitions and casual descriptive uses. You also understand the subtle regional variations in how the word is used or pronounced across the Persian-speaking world and can correct others on the most minute details of its grammar and usage.

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مربع en 30 secondes

Morabba means 'square' in Persian and is used for geometry and math.
It comes from the Arabic root for 'four', indicating its four sides.
Commonly used in measurements like 'square meters' (metr-e morabba) for real estate.
Do not confuse it with 'Meydan' (city square) or 'Morabba' (jam).

The Persian word مربع (Morabba') is a fundamental geometric term used to describe a square. In its most literal sense, it refers to a plane figure with four equal sides and four right angles. Derived from the Arabic root 'R-B-'' (ر-ب-ع), which relates to the number four, the word carries the essence of 'quadruplicity' or 'four-foldness'. This linguistic root is shared with other common words like 'Arba'eh' (four) and 'Robe'' (a quarter). Understanding this connection helps learners realize that 'Morabba'' is not just an arbitrary name but a mathematical description of the shape's nature. In daily life, you will encounter this word whenever you are describing household objects, architectural features, or mathematical concepts. It is one of the first shapes taught to children in Iranian schools, making it a cornerstone of basic vocabulary. Beyond geometry, it also appears in the context of mathematics to describe a squared number (e.g., three squared). The word is versatile, appearing in formal academic texts as well as casual conversations about floor tiles or window designs.

Geometric Definition: A polygon with four equal sides and four internal angles of 90 degrees each.
Mathematical Use: The product of a number multiplied by itself, often expressed as 'be tavan-e do' or simply 'morabba-e adad'.

این اتاق به شکل مربع است و چیدمان آن بسیار آسان است.

Translation: This room is in the shape of a square, and its layout is very easy.

In Persian architecture, the square represents stability and the earthly realm, often contrasted with the circle which represents the celestial or divine. You will see square patterns in the magnificent tile work (kashi-kari) of mosques in Isfahan and Shiraz. When walking through a bazaar, you might hear a merchant describe a carpet's dimensions using 'metr-e morabba'' (square meters). This usage is vital for anyone looking to rent an apartment, buy land, or discuss space in Iran. The word remains consistent across all Persian-speaking regions, including Afghanistan (Dari) and Tajikistan (Tajiki), though the pronunciation might vary slightly. For a beginner, mastering this word opens the door to describing the physical world with precision. It is also important to note that while 'Meydan' is the common word for a city square (like Times Square), 'Morabba'' refers specifically to the geometric shape itself.

مساحت این زمین صد متر مربع است.

Translation: The area of this land is one hundred square meters.

Using 'Morabba'' in sentences requires understanding its role as both a noun and a descriptive adjective. When acting as a noun, it functions like any other object. For example, 'I drew a square' translates to 'Man yek morabba keshidam'. However, its most frequent use in adult conversation is as a unit of measurement for area. In Persian, you place 'morabba' after the unit of length. So, 'square meter' becomes 'metr-e morabba' and 'square kilometer' becomes 'kilometr-e morabba'. This is essential for real estate, geography, and science. Another common grammatical construction involves the word 'shekl' (shape). You will often hear 'be shekl-e morabba' (in the shape of a square) to describe objects like tables, windows, or boxes. This prepositional phrase is a standard way to provide descriptive detail in Persian.

Measurement Pattern: [Unit] + -e (Ezafe) + Morabba (e.g., سانتی‌متر مربع - Square centimeter)
Descriptive Pattern: [Object] + be shekl-e + Morabba (e.g., میزی به شکل مربع - A table in the shape of a square)

او چهار مربع کوچک روی کاغذ کشید.

Translation: He drew four small squares on the paper.

In more advanced mathematical contexts, 'Morabba'' is used to describe the power of two. For instance, 'the square of five is twenty-five' can be expressed as 'morabba-e panj mishavad bist o panj'. This is synonymous with 'panj be tavan-e do'. Furthermore, in literature or formal writing, 'Morabba'' can refer to a specific type of poem or stanza consisting of four lines or verses, though this is less common in modern everyday speech. When describing patterns, such as a checkered shirt, you might use 'chahar-khaneh' (four-houses/cells), but if the pattern specifically features distinct squares, 'morabba' remains the precise term. It is also used in the name of certain traditional games or puzzles that involve a square grid. By practicing these different structures, you will move from simply identifying the shape to using it as a versatile tool for measurement and description.

فرمول مساحت مربع، یک ضلع ضربدر خودش است.

Translation: The formula for the area of a square is one side multiplied by itself.

You will hear 'Morabba'' in various real-world scenarios across Iran and other Persian-speaking nations. One of the most common places is in a real estate office (Amlak). When discussing the size of an apartment, the agent will invariably mention the 'zir-bana' (built-up area) in 'metr-e morabba'. For example, 'In khaneh 120 metr-e morabba ast' (This house is 120 square meters). This is a vital piece of information in any property transaction. You will also hear it in hardware stores or when talking to a carpenter. If you are buying tiles for a bathroom or kitchen, the salesperson will ask how many 'metr-e morabba' you need. In schools, from the very first grade, teachers use 'Morabba'' to teach basic geometry, and it remains a constant companion through high school physics and math classes.

کاشی‌های مربع برای کف آشپزخانه مناسب‌تر هستند.

Translation: Square tiles are more suitable for the kitchen floor.

In the world of art and design, 'Morabba'' is a frequent term. Persian miniatures and traditional geometric patterns (Gereh-chini) rely heavily on the square as a foundational unit. Designers discussing the layout of a book or a website might refer to square-shaped icons or frames as 'morabba'. Furthermore, if you are watching a news report about a natural disaster or urban development, the reporter might describe the affected area in 'kilometr-e morabba'. In the kitchen, although not the primary word, you might hear 'morabba' used to describe the way vegetables like carrots or potatoes should be diced—into small square cubes (though 'moka'abi' is more precise for 3D cubes). Interestingly, the word 'Morabba' (with a different stress and spelling in some contexts, but often confused) also means 'Jam' (fruit preserve), but the geometric 'Morabba' is distinct in its usage and context. Always look for the 'shape' context to ensure you are talking about geometry and not breakfast!

Real Estate Context: Used to define property size and price per unit area.
Educational Context: Foundational term in mathematics and geometry textbooks.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when learning 'Morabba'' is confusing it with the word for a city square or plaza. In English, we use the word 'square' for both the geometric shape and a public meeting place (like Trafalgar Square). In Persian, however, a public square is called a Meydan (میدان). If you tell a taxi driver to take you to the 'Morabba-ye Azadi', he will be very confused; you must say 'Meydan-e Azadi'. Another common error is failing to distinguish between a square (2D) and a cube (3D). While 'Morabba'' is a flat 2D shape, a cube is called Moka'ab (مکعب). Using 'Morabba'' to describe a box or a dice is technically incorrect, although people will likely understand your meaning from context.

اشتباه: برو به مربع تجریش. درست: برو به میدان تجریش.

Translation: Wrong: Go to Tajrish Square (shape). Correct: Go to Tajrish Square (plaza).

Grammatically, learners often struggle with the Ezafe construction when using 'Morabba' as a measurement. Remember that 'Morabba' follows the unit of measure. You should say 'Metr-e morabba', not 'Morabba-ye metr'. Additionally, pronunciation can be tricky. The final letter 'ع' (Ayn) in 'Morabba'' is often pronounced as a slight glottal stop or just a lengthening of the preceding vowel in modern Tehrani Persian. Learners often over-pronounce it or omit it entirely, which can make the word sound like 'Morabbā' (Jam). As mentioned before, 'Morabbā' (jam/preserves) is a very common word in Iran, and mispronouncing 'Morabba'' can lead to humorous situations where you seem to be talking about 'square kilometers of jam'. Finally, avoid using 'Morabba' when you mean 'rectangle'. A rectangle is a Mostatil (مستطیل). While all squares are rectangles, in Persian conversation, the distinction is strictly maintained.

Confusion with 'Meydan': Using 'Morabba' for a public plaza instead of the correct term 'Meydan'.
Confusion with 'Morabbā': Mispronouncing the geometric 'square' so it sounds like 'fruit jam'.

While 'Morabba'' is the standard term for a square, there are several related words you should know to enrich your Persian vocabulary. The most common alternative, especially in informal or descriptive contexts, is چهارگوش (Chahar-goosh). Literally meaning 'four-cornered', this word can refer to any quadrilateral but is most often used as a synonym for a square or rectangle in casual speech. For example, you might describe a 'chahar-goosh' table. Another related term is چهارضلعی (Chahar-zale'i), which is the technical term for a 'quadrilateral'. This is used in geometry to categorize any four-sided shape, including squares, rectangles, trapezoids, and rhombuses.

Chahar-goosh: Informal term for something four-cornered. Often used for rugs or tables.
Mostatil: The word for 'Rectangle'. It is the most common shape confused with 'Morabba'.
Moka'ab: The word for 'Cube'. Essential for moving from 2D geometry to 3D objects.

این فرش چهارگوش است، اما آن یکی بیضی است.

Translation: This rug is four-cornered (square/rectangular), but that one is oval.

If you are discussing mathematical powers, you might use 'Tavan-e do' (power of two) as an alternative to 'Morabba'. For example, 'five squared' is 'panj be tavan-e do'. In the context of art and patterns, 'Kheshti' (brick-like) is sometimes used to describe a square-grid layout in carpets or tiles. Furthermore, 'Chahar-khaneh' (four-houses) is the specific term for a checkered or plaid pattern, which is composed of many small squares. Understanding these nuances allows you to choose the most appropriate word for the situation, whether you are in a math class, a carpet shop, or a clothing store. While 'Morabba' is precise and mathematical, 'Chahar-goosh' is more visual and 'Chahar-khaneh' is more pattern-oriented.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

The same root gives us 'Arba'in' (the 40th day), 'Robe'' (a quarter), and 'Arba'eh' (four), showing how Persian mathematics is deeply linked to Arabic terminology.

Guide de prononciation

UK /mo.ræb.bæʔ/

US /moʊ.ræb.bæ/

The stress is typically on the final syllable 'bæ'.

Rime avec

Monavva (Illuminated) Moshakhkha (Specified) Modavva (Codified) Movaqqat (Temporary - approximate) Motahhar (Pure - approximate) Moghaddas (Holy - approximate) Mosallas (Triangle) Mora'a (Observed)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing it as 'Morabbā' (long ā), which means jam.
Omitting the final 'Ayn' sound entirely, making it sound like 'Morabbe'.
Confusing the stress with 'Morabbā'.
Over-emphasizing the double 'b' (tashdid) which should be subtle.
Using an English 'w' sound for the 'o' (e.g., Mwrabba).

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Easy to recognize in text, but watch for 'Morabba' (jam).

Écriture 2/5

The final 'Ayn' character can be tricky for beginners.

Expression orale 2/5

Distinguishing the glottal stop from a long 'A' is key.

Écoute 2/5

Context usually clarifies if it's 'square' or 'jam'.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

چهار (Four) شکل (Shape) ضلع (Side) خط (Line) زاویه (Angle)

Apprends ensuite

مستطیل (Rectangle) مثلث (Triangle) دایره (Circle) مساحت (Area) محیط (Perimeter)

Avancé

مکعب (Cube) هندسه (Geometry) جذر (Square root) تقارن (Symmetry) وتر (Hypotenuse)

Grammaire à connaître

Ezafe Construction

مترِ مربع (Metr-e morabba) - The 'e' links unit and type.

Noun-Adjective Order

میزِ مربع (Miz-e morabba) - The noun comes first.

Pluralization with -ha

مربع‌ها (Morabba-ha) - Standard plural for objects.

Cardinal Numbers

چهار مربع (Chahar morabba) - No plural after numbers.

Prepositional Phrases

به شکلِ مربع (Be shekl-e morabba) - Using 'be' for 'in the shape of'.

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Exemples par niveau

این یک مربع است.

This is a square.

Simple subject-predicate sentence.

مربع چهار ضلع دارد.

A square has four sides.

Using the verb 'dashtan' (to have).

من یک مربع می‌کشم.

I am drawing a square.

Present continuous/habitual tense.

رنگ این مربع سبز است.

The color of this square is green.

Using Ezafe to link 'color' and 'square'.

آیا این شکل مربع است؟

Is this shape a square?

Interrogative sentence.

مربع کوچک کجا است؟

Where is the small square?

Using 'koja' (where) for location.

این میز مربع است.

This table is square.

Adjectival use of square.

کتاب من شکل مربع دارد.

My book has a square shape.

Describing shape using 'dashtan'.

اتاق من دوازده متر مربع است.

My room is twelve square meters.

Using 'metr-e morabba' for area.

او یک جعبه به شکل مربع خرید.

He bought a box in the shape of a square.

Phrase 'be shekl-e' (in the shape of).

لطفاً یک مربع روی کاغذ بکشید.

Please draw a square on the paper.

Imperative form.

این پنجره‌ها مربع هستند.

These windows are square.

Plural subject and verb.

مساحت این مربع چقدر است؟

What is the area of this square?

Asking about measurement.

ما به چهار کاشی مربع نیاز داریم.

We need four square tiles.

Using a cardinal number with the noun.

او یک دستمال مربع در جیبش دارد.

He has a square handkerchief in his pocket.

Descriptive adjective.

این پازل از قطعات مربع تشکیل شده است.

This puzzle is made of square pieces.

Passive construction 'tashkil shodeh ast'.

برای محاسبه مساحت، باید ضلع مربع را بدانیم.

To calculate the area, we must know the side of the square.

Using 'baraye' (for/to) with infinitive.

مربع عددی مثل سه، نه می‌شود.

The square of a number like three becomes nine.

Mathematical use for squaring numbers.

معمار از طرح‌های مربع در ساختمان استفاده کرد.

The architect used square designs in the building.

Professional context.

آیا این فرش دقیقاً مربع است یا مستطیل؟

Is this carpet exactly square or rectangular?

Comparing two geometric shapes.

در این نقشه، هر مربع نشان‌دهنده یک کیلومتر است.

In this map, each square represents one kilometer.

Using 'neshan-dahandeh' (representing).

او یک قاب عکس مربع برای دیوار خرید.

She bought a square picture frame for the wall.

Compound noun phrase.

ضلع‌های مربع همیشه با هم برابر هستند.

The sides of a square are always equal to each other.

General factual statement.

این باغچه به شکل چند مربع کوچک طراحی شده است.

This garden is designed in the shape of several small squares.

Passive voice and plural shapes.

قیمت هر متر مربع آپارتمان در این منطقه بسیار بالاست.

The price of each square meter of apartment in this area is very high.

Real estate terminology.

در هندسه اقلیدسی، مربع یک چهارضلعی منتظم است.

In Euclidean geometry, a square is a regular quadrilateral.

Technical academic language.

او تصویر را به صورت مربع برش داد تا در اینستاگرام بگذارد.

He cropped the image into a square to post on Instagram.

Modern digital context.

مربع‌های سیاه و سفید روی صفحه شطرنج دیده می‌شوند.

Black and white squares are seen on a chessboard.

Describing patterns.

این شرکت ده هزار متر مربع زمین خریداری کرده است.

This company has purchased ten thousand square meters of land.

Large scale measurements.

مربع بودنِ این قطعه برای پایداری سازه ضروری است.

The squareness of this piece is essential for the structure's stability.

Using 'budan' (being) as a gerund.

او با استفاده از خط‌کش، یک مربع دقیق رسم کرد.

Using a ruler, he drew a precise square.

Instrumental 'ba estefadeh az'.

مربع‌های جادویی در ریاضیات تاریخچه‌ای طولانی دارند.

Magic squares have a long history in mathematics.

Specific mathematical concept.

ساختار چهارطاقی در معماری ساسانی بر پایه مربع بنا شده است.

The Chahar-Taq structure in Sassanid architecture is built on a square base.

Historical and architectural context.

ریشه کلمه مربع به مفهوم چهارگانه در زبان عربی بازمی‌گردد.

The root of the word 'Morabba' goes back to the concept of 'fourfold' in Arabic.

Etymological discussion.

در این شعر، شاعر از قالب مربع برای بیان افکارش استفاده کرده است.

In this poem, the poet used the 'Morabba' form to express his thoughts.

Literary terminology.

تقارن مربع در هنرهای تجسمی نمادی از تعادل و ثبات است.

The symmetry of the square in visual arts is a symbol of balance and stability.

Symbolic and artistic analysis.

محاسبه جذر برای یافتن طول ضلع یک مربع با مساحت معین لازم است.

Calculating the square root is necessary to find the side length of a square with a given area.

Advanced math terminology.

تراکم جمعیت در هر کیلومتر مربع در تهران بسیار زیاد است.

Population density per square kilometer in Tehran is very high.

Demographic context.

او در رساله خود به ویژگی‌های هندسی مربع در فضای سه‌بعدی پرداخت.

In his treatise, he addressed the geometric properties of the square in three-dimensional space.

Academic research context.

کاشی‌کاری‌های هفت‌رنگ اغلب شامل الگوهای پیچیده مربع هستند.

Seven-color tilework often includes complex square patterns.

Traditional art terminology.

در فلسفه فیثاغورثی، مربع مظهر کمال و عدالت تلقی می‌شد.

In Pythagorean philosophy, the square was considered the manifestation of perfection and justice.

Philosophical and historical discourse.

تبدیل دایره به مربع یکی از مسائل کلاسیک و لاینحل در هندسه باستان بود.

Squaring the circle was one of the classical and unsolvable problems in ancient geometry.

Discussion of historical mathematical problems.

نوسانات بازار مسکن بر مبنای قیمت هر متر مربع زیربنا تحلیل می‌شود.

Housing market fluctuations are analyzed based on the price per square meter of floor area.

High-level economic analysis.

الگوریتم‌های فشرده‌سازی تصویر بر پایه تقسیم‌بندی به مربع‌های کوچک عمل می‌کنند.

Image compression algorithms operate based on partitioning into small squares.

Computer science and technology context.

در متون عرفانی، مربع گاهی به عنوان نمادی از چهار رکن عالم ذکر شده است.

In mystical texts, the square is sometimes mentioned as a symbol of the four pillars of the universe.

Spiritual and esoteric context.

دقت ابزارهای لیزری در تعیین مربع بودن زوایای ساختمان بی‌نظیر است.

The precision of laser tools in determining the squareness of building angles is unparalleled.

Technical engineering context.

او نظریه خود را درباره انحنای فضا با استفاده از شبکه‌های مربع توضیح داد.

He explained his theory on the curvature of space using square grids.

Theoretical physics context.

این هنرمند مفهوم زمان را از طریق تکرار بی‌پایان مربع‌ها به تصویر می‌کشد.

This artist depicts the concept of time through the endless repetition of squares.

Art criticism and abstract concepts.

Collocations courantes

متر مربع

سانتی‌متر مربع

کیلومتر مربع

به شکل مربع

مربع کامل

ضلع مربع

مساحت مربع

مربع جادویی

ریشه مربع

کاغذ شطرنجی مربع

Phrases Courantes

متر مربعی چند؟

— How much per square meter? Used in real estate.

قیمت آپارتمان متر مربعی چند است؟

مربع کردن

— To square something (mathematically or physically).

او عدد را مربع کرد.

در قالب مربع

— In the format of a square.

عکس را در قالب مربع چاپ کن.

چهارگوشه مربع

— The four corners of a square.

چهارگوشه مربع زاویه نود درجه دارند.

مربع توخالی

— A hollow square (outline).

یک مربع توخالی روی تخته بکش.

مربع توپر

— A solid/filled square.

این مربع توپر و سیاه است.

مساحت زیربنا به متر مربع

— Floor area in square meters.

مساحت زیربنا به متر مربع در سند ذکر شده است.

مربع‌های هم‌اندازه

— Squares of the same size.

او چندین مربع هم‌اندازه برید.

مربع لاتین

— Latin square (statistical/math term).

مربع لاتین در طراحی آزمایش‌ها کاربرد دارد.

یک مربع ساده

— A simple square.

طرح او فقط یک مربع ساده بود.

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مربع vs مربا (Morabbā)

Means 'jam'. The difference is the final vowel (short vs. long) and the 'Ayn' vs. 'Alef'.

مربع vs میدان (Meydan)

Means 'city square'. 'Morabba' is only for the geometric shape.

مربع vs مستطیل (Mostatil)

Means 'rectangle'. A common confusion for beginners.

Expressions idiomatiques

"مربع کردن دایره"

— To attempt the impossible (squaring the circle).

تلاش او برای حل این مشکل مثل مربع کردن دایره است.

Literary/Formal

"چهارمیخ کردن"

— Related to 'four', meaning to fix something firmly, often used metaphorically for securing a deal.

او قرارداد را چهارمیخ کرد.

Informal

"در چهاردیواری"

— Within four walls; meaning inside a house or private space.

در چهاردیواری خودش هر کاری بخواهد می‌کند.

Common

"چهارچشم منتظر بودن"

— To wait very eagerly (with four eyes).

چهارچشم منتظر رسیدن او بودیم.

Informal

"چهارستون بدن"

— The four pillars of the body (health/strength).

خدا را شکر که چهارستون بدنش سالم است.

Common

"چهار نعل"

— At a full gallop (four horseshoes).

اسب چهار نعل می‌تاخت.

General

"چهار راه"

— Crossroads (four paths).

در چهار راه اول به سمت راست بپیچ.

Daily Life

"چهار فصل"

— Four seasons.

ایران کشوری چهار فصل است.

General

"چهار گوشه جهان"

— The four corners of the world.

او به چهار گوشه جهان سفر کرده است.

Literary

"چهار زانو نشستن"

— To sit cross-legged (four-kneed).

او روی فرش چهار زانو نشست.

Common

Facile à confondre

مربع vs مربا

Similar spelling and sound.

'Morabba' is square (geometry), 'Morabbā' is jam (food).

من برای صبحانه مربا خوردم، اما روی کاغذ مربع کشیدم.

مربع vs میدان

English uses 'square' for both.

'Meydan' is a public plaza; 'Morabba' is a 4-sided equal shape.

میدان آزادی بزرگ است، اما این تمبر یک مربع کوچک است.

مربع vs مکعب

2D vs 3D confusion.

'Morabba' is a 2D square; 'Moka'ab' is a 3D cube.

این تاس یک مکعب است، نه یک مربع.

مربع vs مستطیل

Both are 4-sided.

'Morabba' has equal sides; 'Mostatil' has unequal adjacent sides.

این کتاب مستطیل است، اما آن کاغذ مربع است.

مربع vs چهارگوش

Synonyms.

'Morabba' is more formal/mathematical; 'Chahar-goosh' is more descriptive/casual.

در ریاضی می‌گوییم مربع، اما در خانه می‌گوییم میز چهارگوش.

Structures de phrases

این یک [Shape] است.

این یک مربع است.

[Object] به شکل [Shape] است.

پنجره به شکل مربع است.

مساحت [Object] [Number] متر مربع است.

مساحت فرش شش متر مربع است.

مربع عدد [Number] می‌شود [Number].

مربع عدد چهار می‌شود شانزده.

طراحی بر اساس الگوی [Shape] انجام شده است.

طراحی بر اساس الگوی مربع انجام شده است.

مفهوم [Abstract] با نماد [Shape] نمایش داده می‌شود.

مفهوم ثبات با نماد مربع نمایش داده می‌شود.

من یک [Shape] [Color] می‌بینم.

من یک مربع قرمز می‌بینم.

لطفاً [Number] [Unit] مربع بخرید.

لطفاً ده متر مربع کاشی بخرید.

Famille de mots

Noms

مربع (Square)

تربیع (Quadrature/Squaring)

روبع (Quarter - archaic)

Verbes

مربع کردن (To square)

تربیع کردن (To divide into four)

Adjectifs

مربعی (Square-shaped)

چهارگوش (Four-cornered)

چهارضلعی (Four-sided)

Apparenté

چهار (Four)

چهارم (Fourth)

یک‌چهارم (One fourth)

اربعین (Fortieth)

چهارشنبه (Wednesday)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Very high in educational, real estate, and design contexts.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'Morabba' for a city square. → Meydan
English uses 'square' for both, but Persian distinguishes between shape and location.
Saying 'Morabba metr' for square meter. → Metr-e morabba
The unit must come before the word 'morabba' in Persian.
Pronouncing it like 'Morabbā'. → Morabba'
This changes the meaning from 'square' to 'jam'.
Using 'Morabba' for a cube. → Moka'ab
A square is 2D; a cube is 3D. Use the correct spatial term.
Confusing 'Morabba' with 'Mostatil'. → Morabba
Ensure you only use 'Morabba' when all four sides are equal.

Astuces

Watch the Vowel

Ensure the 'a' in 'ba' is short. If you stretch it, you're asking for jam (Morabbā)!

Root Connection

Connect 'Morabba' with 'Chahar' (four). Both relate to the four sides of the shape.

Measurement Master

Always use 'metr-e morabba' when talking about apartment sizes; it's the standard unit in Iran.

Architecture

Look for square patterns in Persian tiles; they are called 'gereh' and often start with a 'Morabba'.

Ezafe

Don't forget the 'e' sound in 'metr-e morabba'. It's essential for the phrase to be grammatically correct.

Squaring

Use 'Morabba' for exponents of 2. It's the same logic as in English: 'squared'.

Meydan vs Morabba

Never use 'Morabba' for a location. Use 'Meydan' for plazas and 'Morabba' for shapes.

The Final Ayn

The letter 'ع' at the end of 'مربع' is silent in many dialects but affects the vowel before it. Practice writing it correctly.

Chahar-goosh

Use 'Chahar-goosh' for a more poetic or informal description of four-sided objects.

Real Estate

When looking at Iranian floor plans, 'zir-bana' is always measured in 'metr-e morabba'.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'MORE-RABBIT'. Imagine four rabbits sitting in the four corners of a SQUARE. They want MORE space in their SQUARE.

Association visuelle

Visualize a perfectly square Persian tile (Kashi) with four equal sides. Each side represents a part of the word: Mo-rab-ba-'.

Word Web

Geometry Four Area Tile Box Math Square Meter Rectangle

Défi

Look around your room and find five objects that are 'Morabba'. Say their names out loud in Persian using the phrase 'be shekl-e morabba'.

Origine du mot

Borrowed from the Arabic word 'murabba'', which is the passive participle of the second form of the root R-B-'. The root R-B-' in Semitic languages strictly relates to the number four.

Sens originel : Something that has been made four-fold or four-sided.

Afroasiatic (Arabic) root adopted into Indo-European (Persian).

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities; 'Morabba' is a neutral, technical term.

English speakers often use 'square' for a plaza. In Persian, 'Morabba' is strictly geometric. Don't ask for 'Morabba' when looking for a city center.

Naghsh-e Jahan (though a rectangle, it follows square-based symmetry) Traditional Gereh-chini woodwork Omar Khayyam's mathematical treatises on squares

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Math Class

مساحت مربع
ضلع مربع
مربع عدد
رسم مربع

Real Estate

متر مربع
زیربنا
قیمت هر متر
متراژ

Interior Design

کاشی مربع
میز مربع
قاب مربع
طرح مربع

Art/Crafts

الگوی مربع
بریدن مربع
مربع‌های رنگی
کاغذ مربع

Geography

کیلومتر مربع
وسعت
مساحت کل
تراکم

Amorces de conversation

"اتاق شما چند متر مربع است؟ (How many square meters is your room?)"

"آیا میز مربع را ترجیح می‌دهید یا گرد؟ (Do you prefer a square table or a round one?)"

"می‌توانید یک مربع روی این کاغذ بکشید؟ (Can you draw a square on this paper?)"

"مساحت این فرش چند متر مربع است؟ (What is the area of this carpet in square meters?)"

"آیا می‌دانید مربع عدد نه چند می‌شود؟ (Do you know what the square of number nine is?)"

Sujets d'écriture

Describe the layout of your favorite room using the word 'Morabba' at least three times.

Write about a time you had to measure something in 'metr-e morabba'.

If your life was a shape, would it be a 'Morabba'? Why or why not?

Describe a traditional Persian tile pattern using geometric terms.

Explain how to calculate the area of a 'Morabba' to a friend in Persian.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, 'Morabba' only refers to the geometric shape. For a city square or plaza, you must use the word 'Meydan'. For example, 'Times Square' would be 'Meydan-e Times'.

You say 'metr-e morabba'. The word 'metr' (meter) is followed by the Ezafe (short 'e' sound) and then 'morabba'. Example: 'sad metr-e morabba' (100 square meters).

The difference is in the final sound. 'Morabba' (square) ends with a short vowel and a glottal stop (Ayn). 'Morabbā' (jam) ends with a long 'ā' sound. Context usually helps: you don't eat a geometric square for breakfast!

Yes, 'Morabba-ye adad' means 'the square of a number'. For example, 'Morabba-ye chahar mishavad shanzdeh' (The square of four is sixteen).

Technically no. A square is 2D, while a cube is 3D and called 'Moka'ab'. However, in very casual speech, someone might call a square-faced box 'Morabba', but it's better to be precise.

Yes, the plural is 'Morabba-ha'. For example, 'In morabba-ha ra rang kon' (Color these squares).

It comes from the Arabic root R-B-', which means 'four'. This is why it is used for a four-sided shape.

The most common term is 'jazr' (جذر), but you might also hear 'rishe-ye dovvom' (second root).

In Persian, a rectangle is 'Mostatil'. While a square is a type of rectangle, you usually use the specific word 'Morabba' if the sides are equal.

Yes, a 'Morabba' is a type of poem where each stanza has four lines. It is a specific literary form.

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