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Explication پوست in your Level:

At the A1 level, 'Pust' is introduced as a basic noun for 'skin' or 'peel'. Learners focus on physical descriptions and simple daily actions. You learn to say 'I have skin' or 'The apple has skin'. The focus is on the literal, biological meaning. You will use it with simple adjectives like 'khub' (good) or 'bad' (bad). At this stage, you should be able to identify 'Pust' in a kitchen setting (peeling fruit) or when talking about basic body parts. It is a foundational word for building a vocabulary related to health and food. You might learn the phrase 'pust-e man' (my skin) and use it in a doctor's office or a pharmacy. The goal is to understand that 'Pust' is the outer layer of humans, animals, and fruits. You don't need to worry about idioms yet, just the concrete objects you can touch and see.

At the A2 level, you expand your use of 'Pust' to include more descriptive adjectives and simple compound verbs. You will learn 'pust kandan' (to peel) and use it in sentences about cooking. You also start to describe skin types: 'pust-e khoshk' (dry skin) or 'pust-e charb' (oily skin). You might encounter 'Pust' in the context of shopping, such as buying 'pust-e heyvānāt' (animal skins/pelts) or noticing the 'pust' of different vegetables. Your understanding of the Ezafe construction becomes more solid as you link 'Pust' to various nouns like 'pust-e porteghāl' (orange peel). You also begin to understand that 'Pust' can refer to nut shells. This level is about practical application in daily life, moving from just naming the object to describing its qualities and performing actions with it.

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At the B1 level, 'Pust' enters the realm of health and self-care more deeply. You can discuss skincare routines, mentioning 'kerem-e pust' (skin cream) and 'shostoshu-ye pust' (skin washing). You start to hear the word in advertisements and can understand the general message. You also encounter the first metaphorical uses, such as 'pust-koloft' (thick-skinned) to describe someone's personality. You can explain why someone might need to see a 'motakhases-e pust' (dermatologist). Your vocabulary grows to include related terms like 'lak' (spot/blemish) or 'chark' (wrinkle) that appear on the 'Pust'. You are now able to use the word in more complex sentences with conjunctions and relative clauses, describing how the sun affects the skin or how to prepare a recipe that requires peeling.

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At the B2 level, you master the idiomatic and abstract uses of 'Pust'. You understand phrases like 'dar pust-e khod nagonjidan' (to be overjoyed) and 'pust-e kasi rā kandan' (to punish/scold someone). You can use these idioms naturally in conversation. You also learn the distinction between 'Pust' and more technical terms like 'Qesh' (layer/crust) or 'Jeld' (book cover/formal skin). You can read articles about dermatology or the leather industry and understand the nuances. Your ability to describe textures becomes more sophisticated, using words like 'shaffāf' (transparent/radiant) or 'tāre' (fresh). You can participate in discussions about beauty standards and the cultural importance of 'Pust' in Iran. This level marks the transition from literal usage to a more native-like, metaphorical command of the word.

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At the C1 level, 'Pust' is used in literary and philosophical contexts. You might encounter it in classical Persian poetry where 'Pust' represents the physical world or the 'outer shell' of the soul. You can analyze how authors use 'pust andākhtan' (shedding skin) as a metaphor for spiritual or social transformation. You understand the subtle differences in register between 'Pust', 'Bashare' (epidermis/complexion), and 'Peykar' (body/frame). You can write essays on topics ranging from the biological functions of the skin to the socio-economic impact of the leather trade, using 'Pust' and its derivatives with precision. You are also aware of regional variations or archaic uses of the word in historical texts. Your command is such that you can play with the word's multiple meanings in creative writing or formal oratory.

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At the C2 level, your understanding of 'Pust' is exhaustive. You are familiar with its etymological roots in Old Persian and how it relates to other Indo-European languages. You can interpret complex legal or scientific documents where 'Pust' might refer to specific types of parchment or biological membranes. You understand the most obscure idioms and can use them with perfect timing and cultural nuance. You can engage in high-level academic debates about dermatology, botany, or linguistics involving the word. For you, 'Pust' is not just a word for skin, but a versatile linguistic tool that carries centuries of cultural, scientific, and literary weight. You can appreciate the word's phonology and how it fits into the rhythmic structure of Persian verse. Your mastery is indistinguishable from that of an educated native speaker.

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پوست en 30 secondes

Pust means skin, peel, or shell.
Used for humans, animals, fruits, and trees.
Commonly paired with 'kandan' to mean 'to peel'.
Used in many idioms like 'pust-koloft' (thick-skinned).

The Persian word پوست (Pust) is a fundamental noun that primarily refers to the biological outer layer of a living organism. However, its utility in the Persian language extends far beyond human anatomy. At its core, it signifies the boundary between an internal entity and the external world. Whether you are discussing the delicate skin of a newborn, the rugged bark of an ancient oak tree, or the protective peel of a citrus fruit, 'Pust' is the go-to term. In a biological sense, it is the largest organ of the body, and in Persian culture, it is often associated with health, beauty, and even one's internal state of being. The word is ancient, rooted in Indo-European origins, and has maintained its clarity over centuries of linguistic evolution.

Biological Context: Refers to the human integumentary system, including the epidermis and dermis. It is used in medical, cosmetic, and daily contexts.

او پوست بسیار لطیفی دارد. (She has very soft skin.)

Beyond humans, 'Pust' describes the protective layer of fruits and vegetables. When you peel an orange or a potato, you are removing the 'Pust'. This specific usage is vital in culinary Persian. Furthermore, in the context of animals, it can refer to the hide or fur-covered skin, often used in the leather industry (though 'Charm' is specifically leather, 'Pust' is the raw hide). The versatility of this word makes it one of the first nouns a learner should master, as it appears in medical, culinary, industrial, and metaphorical conversations daily.

Botanical Context: Refers to the bark of trees (پوست درخت) or the rind/peel of fruits (پوست میوه).

قبل از خوردن سیب، پوست آن را بگیر. (Peel the apple before eating it.)

In a more abstract sense, 'Pust' can represent the surface level of an issue. When someone says they have gone 'under the skin' of a matter, they are looking deeper than the 'Pust'. It also features heavily in idioms regarding resilience and transformation. For example, 'shedding skin' (pust andākhtan) symbolizes a profound metamorphosis or a difficult period of growth. This dual nature of being both a physical object and a metaphorical boundary gives the word a rich depth in Persian literature and everyday speech.

Industrial Context: Refers to raw hides or pelts used in making clothing or rugs, especially in traditional Persian crafts.

این کت از پوست طبیعی ساخته شده است. (This coat is made of natural skin/hide.)

پوست درخت در زمستان خشک می‌شود. (The tree bark dries out in winter.)

او برای محافظت از پوستش از کرم ضدآفتاب استفاده می‌کند. (He uses sunscreen to protect his skin.)

Using 'Pust' correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and its common verbal pairings. In Persian, nouns often combine with 'light verbs' to create specific meanings. For 'Pust', the most common verb is 'kandan' (to dig/pull), which together mean 'to peel' or 'to skin'. If you are in a kitchen, you would say 'Pust-e sib rā bekan' (Peel the apple). In a medical context, you might use 'dāshtan' (to have) to describe skin conditions: 'Pust-e khoshk dāram' (I have dry skin). The word is also central to the beauty industry in Iran, where 'salāmat-e pust' (skin health) is a major topic of conversation.

Common Verb Pairings: 1. Pust kandan (To peel/skin) 2. Pust andākhtan (To shed skin) 3. Pust mālidan (To rub/apply to skin).

مادرم همیشه پوست خیار را می‌گیرد. (My mother always peels the cucumber.)

When describing the texture or quality of skin, Persian uses a variety of adjectives. 'Latif' (soft), 'zabr' (rough), 'khoshk' (dry), and 'charb' (oily) are the most frequent. Note that 'Pust' is also used for the shells of nuts like walnuts or pistachios. If you want to say 'walnut shell', you say 'pust-e gerdu'. This highlights the word's function as any 'outer casing'. In formal writing, 'Pust' remains the standard term, though technical medical texts might use 'jeld' in specific anatomical contexts, 'Pust' is universally understood and preferred.

Descriptive Adjectives: Pust-e hassās (Sensitive skin), Pust-e dāgh (Hot skin/feverish), Pust-e taveh (Tanned skin).

این گردو پوست خیلی سفتی دارد. (This walnut has a very hard shell.)

Metaphorically, 'Pust' is used to describe resilience. The phrase 'pust-koloft' (thick-skinned) is used exactly like its English counterpart to describe someone who is not easily offended or who can endure hardships. Conversely, 'pust-nāzok' (thin-skinned) describes someone very sensitive. These compound adjectives are essential for intermediate and advanced learners to describe personality traits. Understanding these nuances allows a learner to transition from basic descriptions to nuanced character analysis in Persian.

Metaphorical Usage: Pust-koloft (Thick-skinned/Resilient), Pust-nāzok (Sensitive/Fragile).

او در برابر مشکلات خیلی پوست‌کلفت است. (He is very thick-skinned against problems.)

مارها سالی یک بار پوست می‌اندازند. (Snakes shed their skin once a year.)

You will encounter the word 'Pust' in a diverse array of settings in Iran. One of the most common places is the 'Arāyeshgāh' (beauty salon) or 'Dārukhāne' (pharmacy). Iranians place a high value on skincare, and you will often hear people asking for 'kerem-e pust' (skin cream) or discussing 'moshkelāt-e pusti' (skin problems). Advertisements on television and social media frequently use the word to promote soaps, lotions, and treatments. In these contexts, the word is associated with health, youth, and radiance.

Health & Beauty: Hear it at: Dermatologists (Motakhases-e Pust), Pharmacies, and Cosmetics shops.

باید به متخصص پوست مراجعه کنم. (I need to see a dermatologist.)

Another common location is the 'Bāzār' (market). If you are buying fruits, nuts, or even leather goods, 'Pust' will come up. A vendor might tell you that a certain fruit has a 'pust-e nāzok' (thin skin) and is very sweet. In the traditional leather markets, you might hear 'pust' used to refer to raw pelts or sheepskins used for rugs. In the kitchen, parents often tell children to peel fruits, using the word 'pust' as a command. It is a word that bridges the gap between the professional medical world and the domestic household chore.

The Marketplace: Hear it at: Fruit stands, Nut shops (Aji-forushi), and Leather merchants.

این پرتقال‌ها پوست خیلی نازکی دارند. (These oranges have very thin skin/peel.)

In literature and music, 'Pust' is often used metaphorically. You might hear it in a poem describing the 'pust' of the earth or in a song about someone being so happy they 'cannot fit in their skin' (dar pust-e khod nagonjidan). This idiomatic usage is very common in emotional storytelling. Furthermore, in news reports regarding the environment, you might hear about the 'pust-e zamin' (the earth's crust/surface). Whether it's the literal skin or a metaphorical layer, the word is omnipresent in the Persian auditory landscape.

Media & Literature: Hear it in: Poetry, Pop songs, and Scientific documentaries about nature.

از خوشحالی در پوست خود نمی‌گنجید. (He was bursting with joy - literally: not fitting in his skin.)

پوست تخم‌مرغ را نشکن. (Don't break the eggshell.)

One of the most frequent mistakes for learners is confusing 'Pust' with 'Charm'. While both can translate to 'skin' in certain contexts, 'Charm' (چرم) specifically refers to processed leather used for shoes, bags, and jackets. If you call your leather jacket 'pust', it sounds like you are wearing a raw, unprocessed animal hide, which might sound strange or even barbaric. Always use 'Charm' for fashion items and 'Pust' for the biological skin of a living being or the raw material before it is tanned.

Pust vs. Charm: Use 'Pust' for biological skin/peel. Use 'Charm' for leather products.

اشتباه: این کیف از پوست است. (Incorrect: This bag is made of [raw] skin.)

Another common error is using the wrong verb for 'peeling'. While 'kandan' (to dig/pull) is the most common, beginners often try to use 'pāk kardan' (to clean), which is used for cleaning vegetables but not specifically for peeling them. To 'peel' an apple, you must 'pust-ash rā bekani' or 'pust begiri'. Using 'pāk kardan' might imply you are just washing it. Additionally, learners sometimes forget the Ezafe when connecting 'Pust' to the object. It's always 'Pust-e [Object]', never just 'Pust [Object]'.

Verb Confusion: Correct: Pust kandan / Pust gereftan. Incorrect: Pust pāk kardan.

درست: پوست پرتقال را گرفتم. (Correct: I peeled the orange.)

Finally, be careful with the idiom 'pust-e kasi rā kandan'. While literally it means 'to skin someone', it is a very common idiom meaning 'to punish someone severely' or 'to give someone a hard time'. If you use this literally in a medical context, it might cause quite a shock! Similarly, 'pust-koloft' is a compliment for resilience but can be an insult if you imply someone is insensitive to others' feelings. Context is key when moving from literal to figurative usage.

Idiomatic Pitfalls: Pust-e kasi rā kandan is figurative. Don't use it if you just mean someone has a scratch!

معلم پوست ما را با تکالیف زیاد کند! (The teacher 'skinned' us with too much homework!)

او پوست حساسی دارد و زود قرمز می‌شود. (He has sensitive skin and turns red quickly.)

While 'Pust' is the most common word for skin, several other words share its semantic space. 'Charm' (چرم), as mentioned, is the most important distinction for leather. 'Jeld' (جلد) is another word often translated as 'skin' or 'cover'. However, 'Jeld' is almost exclusively used for the cover of a book or a specific anatomical layer in very formal medical Persian. You would never say 'pust-e ketāb' (skin of a book); it must be 'jeld-e ketāb'. Conversely, you rarely use 'jeld' for human skin in daily life.

Pust vs. Jeld: Pust: Living skin, fruit peel. Jeld: Book cover, formal anatomical layer.

این کتاب جلد سختی دارد. (This book has a hard cover.)

For the 'shell' of animals like turtles or crabs, the word 'Lāk' (لاک) is used. While 'Pust' can be used for an eggshell or a nut shell, 'Lāk' is specific to the hard protective shells of certain creatures. If you call a turtle's shell 'pust', it sounds too soft. Another related word is 'Qesh' (قشر), which means 'layer' or 'crust'. This is often used in scientific contexts, like 'qesh-e makh' (cerebral cortex) or 'qesh-e zamin' (earth's crust). While 'Pust' is the physical skin, 'Qesh' is the technical 'layer'.

Pust vs. Lāk: Pust: Soft/flexible skin. Lāk: Hard animal shell (turtle, crab).

لاک‌پشت به داخل لاک خود رفت. (The turtle went into its shell.)

Lastly, 'Ruye' (رویه) can mean 'surface' or 'covering'. It is often used for the upper part of a shoe or the surface of furniture. While 'Pust' is organic, 'Ruye' is usually man-made. Understanding these distinctions helps you choose the precise word for the 'outer layer' you are describing. Whether it's the biological 'Pust', the industrial 'Charm', the literary 'Jeld', or the protective 'Lāk', each word has its own specific domain in the Persian language.

Pust vs. Qesh: Pust: General/Common term. Qesh: Scientific/Technical term for 'layer'.

قشر زمین از سنگ ساخته شده است. (The earth's crust is made of rock.)

او پوست گردو را شکست. (He broke the walnut shell.)

How Formal Is It?

Niveau de difficulté

Grammaire à connaître

Ezafe construction

Compound verbs with 'kandan'

Adjective placement

Pluralization with -hā

Indefinite -i

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Exemples par niveau

پوست من سفید است.

My skin is white.

Subject + Noun + Adjective + Verb 'to be'.

این سیب پوست قرمز دارد.

This apple has red skin.

Using 'dāshtan' (to have) to describe attributes.

پوست موز زرد است.

The banana peel is yellow.

Ezafe construction: Pust-e moz.

او پوست نرمی دارد.

She has soft skin.

Adjective 'narm' with indefinite 'i'.

پوست این پرتقال را بکن.

Peel this orange.

Imperative mood: 'bekan' (peel/dig).

پوست دستم خشک است.

The skin of my hand is dry.

Compound subject with Ezafe.

آیا پوست خیار را می‌خوری؟

Do you eat cucumber skin?

Simple present question.

پوست حیوانات گرم است.

Animal skin/fur is warm.

Plural noun 'heyvānāt'.

من برای پوستم کرم خریدم.

I bought cream for my skin.

Preposition 'barāye' (for).

پوست درخت قهوه‌ای است.

The tree bark is brown.

Genitive link between 'pust' and 'derakht'.

او پوست صورتش را شست.

He washed the skin of his face.

Past tense 'shost' (washed).

پوست گردو خیلی سفت است.

The walnut shell is very hard.

Adverb 'kheyli' (very) + adjective 'seft' (hard).

باید پوست سیب‌زمینی را بگیریم.

We must peel the potatoes.

Modal verb 'bāyad' (must).

پوست او در آفتاب سوخت.

His skin burned in the sun.

Intransitive verb 'sokhtan' (to burn).

این صابون برای پوست خوب است.

This soap is good for the skin.

Simple descriptive sentence.

پوست ماهی فلس دارد.

Fish skin has scales.

Biological description.

او به خاطر حساسیت پوست، به دکتر رفت.

He went to the doctor because of skin sensitivity.

Compound noun 'hassāsiyat-e pust'.

پوست شکلات را دور نینداز.

Don't throw away the chocolate wrapper.

Metaphorical use of 'pust' for wrapper.

آب زیاد برای سلامت پوست مفید است.

Drinking a lot of water is useful for skin health.

Abstract concept 'salāmat-e pust'.

او خیلی پوست‌کلفت است و ناراحت نمی‌شود.

He is very thick-skinned and doesn't get upset.

Compound adjective 'pust-koloft'.

پوست لیمو را رنده کن.

Grate the lemon zest/peel.

Culinary instruction.

او از ماسک پوست استفاده می‌کند.

She uses a skin mask.

Modern lifestyle vocabulary.

پوست مار به تدریج عوض می‌شود.

Snake skin changes gradually.

Adverb 'be tadrij' (gradually).

این کرم پوست را نرم و لطیف می‌کند.

This cream makes the skin soft and delicate.

Causative structure with 'kardan'.

او چنان خوشحال بود که در پوست خود نمی‌گنجید.

He was so happy he couldn't fit in his skin.

Idiomatic expression of extreme joy.

اگر درس نخوانی، پدرت پوستت را می‌کند!

If you don't study, your father will skin you (punish you)!

Colloquial idiom for severe punishment.

پوست انداختن برای او یک شروع دوباره بود.

Shedding skin was a new beginning for him.

Metaphor for personal transformation.

این دارو لکه‌های پوست را از بین می‌برد.

This medicine removes skin spots.

Phrasal verb 'az beyn bordan' (to destroy/remove).

پوست گوسفند را برای ساختن زیرانداز استفاده کردند.

They used sheepskin to make a rug.

Industrial/Craft usage.

او در برابر انتقادها پوست‌کلفت شده است.

He has become thick-skinned against criticisms.

Perfect tense 'shodeh ast'.

پوست میوه‌ها حاوی ویتامین‌های زیادی است.

Fruit peels contain many vitamins.

Formal/Scientific tone.

اشعه فرابنفش به عمق پوست نفوذ می‌کند.

UV rays penetrate deep into the skin.

Technical vocabulary 'nofuz kardan'.

نویسنده در این کتاب، از پوسته‌ی ظاهری جامعه عبور می‌کند.

In this book, the author goes beyond the superficial shell of society.

Metaphorical use of 'puste' (shell/skin).

پوست، آینه‌ی تمام‌نمای سلامت داخلی بدن است.

The skin is a full-length mirror of the body's internal health.

Literary metaphor 'āyene-ye tamām-namā'.

او با مهارتی خاص، پوستِ نازکِ واقعیت را شکافت.

With a special skill, he split the thin skin of reality.

Poetic/Abstract imagery.

صنعت دباغی، فرآیند تبدیل پوست به چرم است.

The tanning industry is the process of converting skin into leather.

Technical/Industrial definition.

در اشعار کلاسیک، پوست گاهی نماد دنیای مادی است.

In classical poems, skin is sometimes a symbol of the material world.

Literary analysis.

تغییرات اقلیمی بر پوسته‌ی زمین تأثیرات مخربی دارد.

Climate change has destructive effects on the earth's crust.

Geological context 'puste-ye zamin'.

او برای رسیدن به حقیقت، باید از پوست خود بیرون می‌آمد.

To reach the truth, he had to come out of his own skin.

Philosophical metaphor.

ظرافت پوست در نقاشی‌های مینیاتور ایرانی خیره‌کننده است.

The delicacy of skin in Iranian miniature paintings is stunning.

Artistic criticism.

واکاوی ساختار سلولی پوست، افق‌های جدیدی در پزشکی گشوده است.

Analyzing the cellular structure of the skin has opened new horizons in medicine.

High-level academic Persian.

او در تنگنای زمان، پوست انداخت و به انسانی دیگر بدل شد.

In the constraints of time, he shed his skin and became another human.

Sophisticated literary prose.

پوست به مثابه مرزی میان 'من' و 'دیگری' در فلسفه مطرح است.

Skin as a boundary between 'self' and 'other' is discussed in philosophy.

Philosophical terminology 'be masābe-ye'.

تجمل‌گرایی در استفاده از پوست‌های کمیاب، انتقادات شدیدی را برانگیخته است.

Luxury in using rare skins has sparked intense criticism.

Socio-political discourse.

در متون کهن، واژه پوست برای اشاره به الواح نوشتاری نیز به کار می‌رفت.

In ancient texts, the word 'pust' was also used to refer to writing tablets (parchment).

Historical linguistics.

حفاظت از تمامیت پوست در جراحی‌های پلاستیک، امری حیاتی است.

Maintaining skin integrity in plastic surgeries is vital.

Medical precision.

او با نگاهی پدیدارشناسانه، به بررسی مفهوم پوست در هنر پرداخت.

With a phenomenological gaze, he examined the concept of skin in art.

Advanced academic register.

پوست‌اندازی سیاسی جامعه، لزوماً به معنای بهبود وضعیت نیست.

The political 'skin-shedding' of society does not necessarily mean improvement.

Political metaphor.

Collocations courantes

Pust-e khoshk

Pust-e charb

Pust-e hassās

Pust-e dāgh

Pust-e taveh

Kerem-e pust

Salāmat-e pust

Saratan-e pust

Pust-e porteghāl

Pust-e derakht

Phrases Courantes

Pust kandan

Pust gereftan

Pust andākhtan

Pust-e gerdu

Pust-e khāy-e morgh

Pust-e mār

Pust-e taze

Zir-e pust

Ruye pust

Pust-e morde

Souvent confondu avec

پوست vs Charm (Leather)

پوست vs Jeld (Book cover)

پوست vs Lāk (Hard shell)

Expressions idiomatiques

"Pust-koloft"

"Pust-nāzok"

"Pust-e kasi rā kandan"

"Dar pust-e khod nagonjidan"

"Pust andākhtan"

"Pust-e khar dāshtan"

"Pust-e moz zir-e pā-ye kasi gozashtan"

"Pust-e gorg pushidan"

"Tā pust-e ostokhān"

"Pust-e mār gereftan"

Facile à confondre

پوست vs

Structures de phrases

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Comment l'utiliser

nuance

Pust is more organic; Jeld is more functional/artificial.

caution

Avoid 'pust' for leather jackets.

Erreurs courantes

Using 'pust' for leather shoes.
Forgetting the Ezafe in 'pust-e sib'.
Using 'pāk kardan' instead of 'pust kandan' for peeling.
Confusing 'pust' with 'peste' (pistachio).
Using 'pust' for a book cover instead of 'jeld'.

Astuces

Kitchen Use

Always use 'pust' when talking about fruits and vegetables.

Ezafe

Don't forget the 'e' sound when connecting 'pust' to another word.

Beauty

Iranians value 'pust-e shaffāf' (clear skin) very highly.

Resilience

Use 'pust-koloft' to describe someone who handles stress well.

Leather

Remember: Pust is raw, Charm is processed leather.

Doctor

If you have a rash, tell the doctor: 'Pustam khāresh dārad'.

Trees

'Pust-e derakht' is the bark. It's a great way to describe nature.

Zest

Orange zest is 'pust-e porteghāl-e rande-shodeh'.

Snakes

Snakes 'pust mi-andāzand' (shed skin).

Versatility

Pust is one of the most versatile nouns in Persian. Learn it early!

Mémorise-le

Origine du mot

Middle Persian 'pōst', from Old Persian 'pavasta-'. Related to Sanskrit 'pavasta' (cover).

Contexte culturel

Skincare is a multi-billion dollar industry in Iran.

Orange and lime zest (pust) are key ingredients in Persian rice dishes.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Amorces de conversation

"Pust-e shomā kheyli khub ast. Che keremi mizani?"

"Āyā pust-e sib rā mikhuri?"

"In gerdu pust-e sefti dārad?"

"Cherā pust-e dastat ghermez shodeh?"

"In lebās az pust-e tabi'i ast?"

Sujets d'écriture

Describe your skincare routine using 'pust'.

Write about a time you were so happy you 'didn't fit in your skin'.

List five fruits and describe their 'pust'.

Write about a 'pust-koloft' person you know.

Describe the 'pust' of a tree in autumn.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, use 'jeld' for books. 'Pust' is for biological or organic skins.

Yes, 'pust-e tokhm-e morgh' is the correct term for eggshell.

It is 'motakhases-e pust' (skin specialist).

It can refer to the skin with fur still on it, but 'mu' is specifically hair/fur.

Pust-e sib-zamini rā bekan.

It can be both a compliment for resilience and a mild insult for lack of empathy.

It refers to the earth's crust or surface.

No, use 'ghāb' or 'kāver' for phone cases.

It means to undergo a major personal transformation or change.

Yes, it is used in both formal and informal Persian.

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