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رختخواب

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Explication رختخواب in your Level:
At the A1 level, 'رختخواب' (rakht-e-khāb) is introduced as a basic noun meaning 'bed' or 'bedding.' Learners should focus on identifying the object and using it with simple verbs like 'go to' (raftan) or 'be' (budan). At this stage, you don't need to worry about the complex cultural history of floor-sleeping; simply understand it as the place where you sleep at night. You will learn to say 'My bed is soft' or 'I am going to bed.' It is a fundamental part of the 'Home and Daily Routine' vocabulary. The focus is on the physical object and the immediate action of sleeping. You will often see it paired with 'khābidan' (to sleep). The pronunciation is key: 'rakht-e-khāb'. Remember that it is a compound word, but treat it as a single unit of meaning. Practice saying 'من به رختخواب می‌روم' (I am going to bed) until it feels natural.
At the A2 level, you begin to use 'رختخواب' in more descriptive contexts and with a wider range of verbs. You should learn 'pahn kardan' (to spread) and 'jam’ kardan' (to gather/tidy). This level introduces the idea that a 'rakht-e-khāb' can be moved. You might describe your room and mention the bedding. You also start to use adjectives like 'garm' (warm), 'narm' (soft), 'tamiz' (clean), and 'kasif' (dirty). You can now form sentences like 'I need to wash the bedding' or 'The guest's bedding is ready.' You also begin to distinguish between 'rakht-e-khāb' (the bedding) and 'takht' (the bed frame). This distinction is important for more accurate daily communication in a Persian-speaking environment. You might also encounter it in simple stories or dialogues about family life and chores.
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At the B1 level, you use 'رختخواب' to discuss habits, health, and social situations. You can talk about your sleeping patterns—for example, 'I stayed in bed all day because I was sick.' You understand the cultural significance of offering a good 'rakht-e-khāb' to a guest as part of 'Ta'arof' and hospitality. You can handle more complex grammar, such as using the word in the subjunctive mood: 'I want you to make the bed.' You also learn common collocations like 'rakht-e-khāb-e garm-o-narm' (a cozy bed). At this level, you should be comfortable using the word in both formal and informal registers. You might hear it in movies or podcasts discussing home life or childhood memories. You also start to recognize the word in the context of 'Kālay-e khāb' (bedding products) when shopping.
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At the B2 level, 'رختخواب' appears in more abstract and idiomatic ways. You can discuss the quality of materials (cotton, wool, silk) and the traditional vs. modern ways of sleeping in Iran. You understand the nuances of 'bastar' as a formal alternative in news or literature. You can describe the ritual of preparing the bedding in a traditional Iranian house with detail. You also start to encounter the word in more complex literary texts or news reports where it might symbolize rest or the lack thereof (e.g., 'Injustice has taken the sleep from his bed'). Your vocabulary expands to include related terms like 'molāfeh' (bedsheet) and 'rubāleshti' (pillowcase). You can debate the merits of floor-sleeping vs. bed-sleeping using this vocabulary. You are also more aware of the phonetic elisions in fast, colloquial speech.
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At the C1 level, you explore the symbolic and metaphorical uses of 'رختخواب' in literature and classical poetry. You understand how it can represent intimacy, vulnerability, or the 'eternal sleep' of death. You can analyze texts where the state of the bedding reflects the psychological state of a character (e.g., a 'rumpled bed' indicating a restless night). You are familiar with compound idioms and older meanings of 'rakht' (gear/apparatus) and how they evolved. You can participate in sophisticated discussions about Iranian domestic history and the evolution of the Persian bedroom. You also recognize the word in technical contexts, such as textile history or traditional medicine (where the type of bedding was thought to affect health). Your use of the word is precise, and you can switch between 'rakht-e-khāb', 'bastar', and 'manām' depending on the desired tone.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of 'رختخواب' and its place in the Persian linguistic landscape. You can appreciate the etymological roots in Middle Persian and the transition of the word through centuries of literature. You understand the subtle differences in register between 'rakht-e-khāb' and its synonyms in classical verses by Rumi or Hafez. You can use the word in high-level academic writing or creative prose to evoke specific cultural atmospheres. You are also aware of regional variations in the term or the specific names for bedding types in different Iranian provinces. You can interpret the word in the context of socio-economic changes in Iran, such as the shift from 'pahn-o-jam' (spreading and gathering) to fixed furniture. Your understanding is not just linguistic but deeply cultural and historical.
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رختخواب en 30 secondes

  • Rakht-e-khāb refers to the bedding ensemble (mattress, quilt, pillow) rather than the bed frame.
  • It is a compound of 'rakht' (gear) and 'khāb' (sleep), literally meaning 'sleep gear'.
  • Commonly used with verbs like 'pahn kardan' (to spread) and 'jam’ kardan' (to gather).
  • Deeply rooted in Iranian culture, especially regarding floor-sleeping and traditional hospitality.

The Persian word رختخواب (pronounced as 'rakht-e-khāb') is a quintessential term in the Iranian household, transcending the simple English translation of 'bed.' While in English, 'bed' often implies a piece of furniture (the frame, mattress, and headboard), rakht-e-khāb specifically refers to the ensemble of bedding materials: the mattress (toshak), the quilt or duvet (lahāf), and the pillow (bālesht). This distinction is vital because, traditionally, many Iranians slept on the floor using high-quality, hand-stuffed cotton or wool mattresses that were rolled up and stored during the day. Therefore, when you use this word, you are often describing the soft components that make up a sleeping space rather than the wooden or metal frame itself.

Literal Composition
The word is a compound of 'rakht' (meaning clothes, gear, or apparatus) and 'khāb' (meaning sleep). Literally, it is the 'gear of sleep.'
Cultural Nuance
In the context of Persian hospitality, providing a 'clean and soft rakht-e-khāb' is a hallmark of a good host. Guests are often given the thickest mattresses and the most intricate silk-covered quilts.
Modern Usage
While modern apartments in Tehran now feature Western-style beds (takht), the term is still used to refer to the bedding on top or the act of going to 'bed' in a general sense.

مادرم برای مهمان‌ها رختخواب پهن کرد.
(My mother spread the bedding for the guests.)

The physical reality of the rakht-e-khāb involves a ritual of 'pahn kardan' (spreading) and 'jam’ kardan' (collecting). Because traditional Iranian homes often had multi-purpose rooms, the living room by day became the bedroom by night. This required a portable and comfortable set of bedding. Even today, many Iranians find floor-sleeping on a traditional rakht-e-khāb to be more therapeutic for the back than a soft Western mattress. The word carries a sense of warmth, domesticity, and the end of a long day.

من خسته‌ام و می‌خواهم به رختخواب بروم.
(I am tired and I want to go to bed.)

Historically, the quality of one's rakht-e-khāb reflected social status. Wealthy families used 'termeh' (hand-woven silk and wool fabric) for the covers of their quilts and pillows. The stuffing was often high-grade down or selected sheep's wool. Today, while synthetic materials are common, the emotional weight of the word remains. It represents the private sanctuary of the home. In literature, it is often used to symbolize rest, illness, or even the finality of death in a metaphorical sense (the 'eternal bed').

او تمام روز را در رختخواب ماند.
(He stayed in bed all day.)

When discussing the term with native speakers, you might notice that the 'e' (the ezafe) between 'rakht' and 'khāb' is often elided or shortened in rapid speech, sounding like 'rakhtekhāb'. This is standard in colloquial Persian. Whether you are in a high-rise in North Tehran or a village in Yazd, this word is the universal key to discussing sleep and rest.

Using رختخواب correctly requires understanding the specific verbs that accompany it. Since it is often a collection of items, the way we interact with it grammatically reflects its physical nature. In English, we 'make' a bed. In Persian, we 'spread' or 'gather' the rakht-e-khāb.

Action: Spreading (To make the bed)
The verb 'pahn kardan' (پهن کردن) is used when you are laying out the mattress and quilt on the floor or frame. Example: 'Lotfan rakht-e-khāb-am rā pahn kon' (Please spread my bedding).
Action: Gathering (To tidy up)
The verb 'jam’ kardan' (جمع کردن) is used to describe folding and putting away the bedding. This is a common morning chore in traditional homes. Example: 'Har ruz sobh rakht-e-khāb-at rā jam’ kon' (Every morning, tidy/gather your bedding).
State: Being in bed
To say someone is in bed, use the preposition 'dar' (in) or 'tu' (inside - colloquial). Example: 'Bacheh-hā tu rakht-e-khāb hastand' (The children are in bed).

تا لنگ ظهر در رختخواب خوابیدن اصلاً خوب نیست.
(Sleeping in bed until high noon is not good at all.)

When you want to express the idea of 'going to bed' as an action of retiring for the night, the preposition 'be' (to) is used: 'Be rakht-e-khāb raftan'. This is slightly more formal or descriptive than just saying 'khābidan' (to sleep). It implies the physical transition to the sleeping area.

امشب زودتر به رختخواب می‌روم چون فردا امتحان دارم.
(I'm going to bed earlier tonight because I have an exam tomorrow.)

In plural forms, you would add '-hā' to the end: 'rakht-e-khāb-hā'. This is used when referring to multiple sets of bedding, perhaps in a hotel or when hosting a large family gathering. 'Hameh-ye rakht-e-khāb-hā rā shostam' (I washed all the bedding sets).

بوی تمیزی رختخواب حس خیلی خوبی دارد.
(The smell of clean bedding feels very good.)

Finally, consider the adjective 'narm' (soft) or 'garm' (warm) often modifying this noun. 'Rakht-e-khāb-e narm-o-garm' is the Persian equivalent of a 'cozy bed'. Using these modifiers helps you sound more like a native speaker who appreciates the domestic comforts of an Iranian home.

You will encounter رختخواب in various settings, ranging from intimate family conversations to literature and hospitality contexts. It is a word that evokes the private sphere, so its usage often indicates a level of comfort or a domestic setting.

At Home
Parents commonly use it with children. 'Boro tu rakht-e-khābat!' (Get in your bed!) is a standard bedtime command. It's also used when discussing household chores, like changing the sheets or sunning the mattresses (a common practice in Iran to keep them fresh).
Travel and Hospitality
In 'Mehmānsarās' (traditional guesthouses) or when staying at a relative's house, the host might ask: 'Rakht-e-khābat rāhat ast?' (Is your bedding comfortable?). In hotels, though they use 'takht', the staff might still refer to the linens and pillows as 'rakht-e-khāb'.
Medical Contexts
When someone is ill, they are said to be 'atash-e rakht-e-khāb' (stuck in bed) or 'bistar-e bimāri'. Doctors might advise: 'Chand ruz dar rakht-e-khāb bemān' (Stay in bed for a few days).

مهمان‌نوازی ایرانی یعنی همیشه یک رختخواب تمیز برای مهمان آماده باشد.
(Iranian hospitality means a clean bedding set is always ready for a guest.)

In Persian cinema and TV dramas, the rakht-e-khāb is often a prop for deep conversations. Because Iranian culture is traditionally more floor-oriented, scenes of family members sitting or lying on bedding while talking are very common. It signifies a space where the guard is let down and the truth is spoken.

او از شدت تب، توان برخاستن از رختخواب را نداشت.
(Due to high fever, he didn't have the strength to get out of bed.)

You will also hear it in the market. If you go to a 'Bazaar', you will find sections dedicated to 'Kālay-e Khāb' (Sleep goods), where people buy 'rakht-e-khāb' items. Merchants will boast about the 'pambeh' (cotton) inside the 'toshak' (mattress), emphasizing that a good rakht-e-khāb is an investment in health.

باید این رختخواب کهنه را عوض کنیم.
(We must change this old bedding.)

Finally, in literature and poetry, the 'rakht-e-khāb' can be a place of dreams or a place of sorrow. While modern poets might use 'takht', classical-leaning prose still prefers 'rakht-e-khāb' or its more formal synonym 'bastar' to describe the intimate space of rest.

Learning رختخواب involves avoiding a few linguistic traps that English speakers often fall into due to the differences in how 'bed' is conceptualized in the two languages.

Confusing with 'Takht'
The biggest mistake is using 'rakht-e-khāb' when you mean the furniture. If you say 'I bought a rakht-e-khāb,' a Persian speaker might think you just bought sheets and a quilt. If you bought the wooden frame, use 'takht' or 'takht-e-khāb'.
Using the wrong verbs
Don't say 'rakht-e-khāb dorost kardan' (to make/fix bedding) in the same way you 'make' a bed in English. Use 'pahn kardan' (to spread) for laying it out and 'morat-tab kardan' (to tidy) for making it look neat.
Preposition Errors
English speakers often say 'on the bed'. In Persian, if you are sleeping, you are 'dar' (in) or 'tu' (inside) the bedding, because you are tucked between the layers. 'Ru-ye rakht-e-khāb' (on top of the bedding) implies you are sitting on it without being under the covers.

اشتباه: من روی رختخواب هستم (وقتی زیر پتو هستید).
(Mistake: I am ON the bedding - when you are actually under the quilt.)

Another nuance is the use of 'khābgāh'. Some learners confuse this with 'rakht-e-khāb'. 'Khābgāh' means a dormitory or a place of sleep, not the bedding itself. Similarly, 'jāy-e khāb' refers to the spot or place where one sleeps, which might include the rakht-e-khāb, but is more general.

درست: من در رختخواب دراز کشیده‌ام.
(Correct: I am lying IN the bedding.)

In colloquial Persian, the word is sometimes shortened to 'rakht-e-khāb' (dropping the 'e' sound in very fast speech), but for a learner, it is better to keep the Ezafe clear to ensure you are understood. Also, remember that 'rakht' alone can mean 'clothes' in older or poetic Persian, so don't use 'rakht' by itself to mean bed.

او رختخواب را جمع کرد.
(He gathered/folded the bedding.)

Finally, be careful with the plural. Using 'rakht-e-khābhā' implies multiple sets of bedding. If you just mean your own bed is messy, you would use the singular form. The concept of 'making the bed' is more about order ('morat-tab') than construction.

While رختخواب is the most common and versatile word for bedding, Persian has several other terms that offer more specific or formal nuances. Understanding these will help you navigate different social and literary contexts.

تختخواب (Takht-e-khāb)
This refers to the bed frame combined with the mattress. It is the literal translation of the Western 'bed.' Use this when talking about furniture. 'Takht' alone is also very common.
بستر (Bastar)
A more formal and poetic word for bed or bedding. You will find this in literature, news reports (e.g., 'bastar-e bimāri' - sickbed), or metaphorical contexts (e.g., 'bastar-e rudkhāneh' - riverbed).
جای خواب (Jāy-e khāb)
Literally 'place of sleep.' It is a more casual and general term. You might say this when looking for a spot to crash: 'Do donbāl-e ye jāy-e khāb migardam' (I'm looking for a place to sleep).

او در بستر بیماری است.
(He is on his sickbed - Formal.)

There are also terms for the individual components of the rakht-e-khāb. Knowing these allows for more precise communication. 'Toshak' is the mattress, 'Lahāf' is the thick quilt, 'Patu' is a thinner blanket, and 'Bālesht' is the pillow. If you only need a blanket, don't ask for a 'rakht-e-khāb'; ask for a 'patu'.

این تختخواب برای این اتاق خیلی بزرگ است.
(This bed frame/set is too big for this room.)

In some dialects or older usage, you might hear 'khābgāh' used for the bed itself, but in standard modern Persian, that is strictly for a dormitory. Another interesting word is 'moshajjar', which refers to bedding with patterns, but that is very specific to the textile industry. For a learner, mastering the distinction between rakht-e-khāb and takht is the most important step.

من ترجیح می‌دهم روی زمین و در رختخواب سنتی بخوابم.
(I prefer to sleep on the floor in traditional bedding.)

When you want to sound very colloquial, you might just use 'khāb' metaphorically, as in 'raftam tu khāb' (I went into sleep/bed), though 'rakht-e-khāb' remains the standard noun for the physical items. By using these alternatives correctly, you show a deep understanding of the Persian language's rich vocabulary for domestic life.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

In ancient times, 'rakht' referred to any kind of gear, including a soldier's armor. Over time, it specialized into 'clothing' and 'bedding'.

Guide de prononciation

UK /rækxt-e-xɒːb/
US /rækxt-e-xɑːb/
The primary stress is on the last syllable: 'khāb'.
Rime avec
آب (āb) خواب (khāb) کتاب (ketāb) آفتاب (āftāb) مهتاب (mahtāb) نقاب (neghāb) حباب (hobāb) جواب (javāb)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'. It must be scratchy.
  • Omitting the 'e' (ezafe) in the middle.
  • Pronouncing 'rakht' like 'rat'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 1/5

Easy to recognize as a compound word.

Écriture 2/5

Requires remembering the 'kh' and the ezafe.

Expression orale 2/5

The 'kh' sound can be tricky for English speakers.

Écoute 1/5

Very common and distinct sound.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

خواب (khāb) خانه (khāneh) نرم (narm) گرم (garm)

Apprends ensuite

تشک (toshak) لحاف (lahāf) بالشت (bālesht) پتو (patu)

Avancé

بستر (bastar) منام (manām) خواب‌نما (khāb-namā)

Grammaire à connaître

Ezafe Construction

رختِ خواب (Rakht-e khāb) - The 'e' links the two nouns.

Compound Noun Pluralization

رختخواب‌ها - Add 'hā' to the end of the whole compound.

Possessive Suffixes

رختخوابم (My bed) - The suffix attaches to the end.

Prepositional Use

در رختخواب (In bed) vs روی رختخواب (On the bed).

Verb Pairing (Light Verbs)

پهن کردن (To spread) is the standard light verb for bedding.

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Exemples par niveau

1

این رختخواب نرم است.

This bedding is soft.

Simple subject-adjective sentence.

2

او در رختخواب است.

He/She is in bed.

Use of 'dar' (in) for location.

3

من به رختخواب می‌روم.

I am going to bed.

Present continuous/simple used for future intent.

4

رختخواب کجاست؟

Where is the bedding?

Basic question word 'kojāst'.

5

این رختخواب من است.

This is my bedding.

Possessive 'man' after the ezafe.

6

رختخواب تمیز است.

The bedding is clean.

Adjective 'tamiz' (clean).

7

او رختخواب دارد.

He has bedding.

Verb 'dāshtan' (to have).

8

یک رختخواب اینجاست.

One bedding set is here.

Indefinite 'yek' and location 'injā'.

1

لطفاً رختخواب را پهن کن.

Please spread the bedding.

Imperative form of 'pahn kardan'.

2

مادرم رختخواب‌ها را جمع کرد.

My mother gathered the bedding sets.

Past tense of 'jam’ kardan'.

3

رختخواب مهمان آماده است.

The guest's bedding is ready.

Compound noun with ezafe.

4

باید رختخواب را بشوییم.

We must wash the bedding.

Modal 'bāyad' (must) + subjunctive.

5

رختخواب او خیلی گرم است.

His/Her bedding is very warm.

Adverb 'kheyli' (very) modifying 'garm'.

6

بچه‌ها در رختخواب خوابیده‌اند.

The children are sleeping in bed.

Present perfect 'khābdideh-and'.

7

او رختخواب جدید خرید.

He bought new bedding.

Simple past 'kharid'.

8

رختخواب را روی زمین انداختیم.

We threw/laid the bedding on the floor.

Verb 'andākhtan' (to throw/lay).

1

وقتی مریض بودم، تمام روز در رختخواب ماندم.

When I was sick, I stayed in bed all day.

Complex sentence with 'vaghti' (when).

2

او همیشه قبل از خواب رختخوابش را مرتب می‌کند.

He always tidies his bed before sleeping.

Adverb of frequency 'hamisheh'.

3

بوی صابون از رختخواب‌های تازه شسته شده می‌آمد.

The smell of soap was coming from the freshly washed bedding.

Passive participle 'shoste-shodeh'.

4

نمی‌توانم در رختخواب غریبه راحت بخوابم.

I can't sleep comfortably in a stranger's bed.

Negative 'nemitavānam'.

5

مادربزرگ رختخواب‌ها را در آفتاب گذاشت تا هوا بخورند.

Grandmother put the bedding in the sun to air out.

Purpose clause with 'tā'.

6

او در رختخواب گرم و نرمش فرو رفت.

He sank into his warm and soft bedding.

Descriptive adjectives with ezafe.

7

آیا رختخواب اضافی برای من دارید؟

Do you have extra bedding for me?

Adjective 'ezāfi' (extra).

8

صدای باران مرا در رختخواب بیدار نگه داشت.

The sound of rain kept me awake in bed.

Object marker 'rā' and resultative state.

1

او از شدت خستگی با لباس به داخل رختخواب پرید.

Out of extreme exhaustion, he jumped into bed with his clothes on.

Prepositional phrase 'az sheddat-e'.

2

کیفیت رختخواب تأثیر زیادی بر سلامت کمر دارد.

The quality of bedding has a great impact on back health.

Abstract noun 'keyfiyat' (quality).

3

در گذشته، رختخواب‌ها را در کمد مخصوصی می‌چیدند.

In the past, they used to stack bedding in a special closet.

Imperfect past 'michidand'.

4

او در رختخواب غلت می‌زد و نمی‌توانست بخوابد.

He was tossing and turning in bed and couldn't sleep.

Compound verb 'ghalt zadan'.

5

رختخواب‌های سنتی ایران معمولاً از پنبه طبیعی پر می‌شوند.

Traditional Iranian bedding is usually filled with natural cotton.

Passive voice 'por mishavand'.

6

او با دیدن رختخواب تمیز، یاد خانه‌ی پدری‌اش افتاد.

Seeing the clean bedding, he remembered his father's house.

Gerund-like 'bā didan-e'.

7

باید رختخواب را طوری پهن کنی که به دیوار نچسبد.

You should spread the bedding so that it doesn't stick to the wall.

Adverbial 'tori ke' (in a way that).

8

او ساعت‌ها در رختخواب به سقف خیره شده بود.

He had been staring at the ceiling in bed for hours.

Past perfect continuous 'khireh shodeh bud'.

1

رختخواب او اکنون به سنگری برای فرار از واقعیت تبدیل شده بود.

His bed had now turned into a fortress for escaping reality.

Metaphorical usage.

2

در ادبیات کلاسیک، رختخواب گاهی نمادی از بستر مرگ است.

In classical literature, the bed is sometimes a symbol of the deathbed.

Formal academic tone.

3

او رختخوابِ اندیشه‌های پریشانش را در سکوت شب پهن کرد.

He spread the bedding of his disturbed thoughts in the silence of the night.

Highly poetic/metaphorical.

4

پزشک تأکید کرد که بیمار نباید از رختخواب بلند شود.

The doctor emphasized that the patient must not get out of bed.

Reported speech.

5

تجملات رختخواب او نشان از ثروت بی‌کرانش داشت.

The luxury of his bedding indicated his boundless wealth.

Complex subject phrase.

6

او میان رختخواب‌های کهنه، به دنبال خاطرات کودکی‌اش می‌گشت.

Among the old bedding, he was searching for his childhood memories.

Preposition 'miyān-e' (among).

7

رایحه‌ی اسطوخودوس در رختخواب، آرامش را به او بازگرداند.

The scent of lavender in the bedding brought back peace to him.

Elegant vocabulary 'rāyehe' (scent).

8

او با اکراه از رختخواب گرمش دل کند و به سر کار رفت.

He reluctantly tore himself away from his warm bed and went to work.

Idiom 'del kandan' (to detach/tear away).

1

در تلاطم امواج زندگی، رختخواب تنها ساحل امن او بود.

In the turbulence of life's waves, the bed was his only safe shore.

Philosophical metaphor.

2

واکاوی واژه‌ی رختخواب در متون کهن، تحولات معیشتی ایرانیان را فاش می‌سازد.

Analyzing the word 'rakht-e-khāb' in ancient texts reveals the livelihood transformations of Iranians.

Academic 'vākāvi' (analysis).

3

او در رختخوابی از حریر و پر قو، به سرنوشت محتوم خود می‌اندیشید.

In a bed of silk and down, he contemplated his inevitable fate.

Literary 'mahtum' (inevitable).

4

عدم تفکیک میان تخت و رختخواب در ترجمه، می‌تواند بار معنایی متن را تغییر دهد.

The lack of distinction between 'bed' and 'bedding' in translation can change the semantic weight of the text.

Linguistic analysis.

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او چنان در رختخوابِ غفلت فرو رفته بود که صدای فاجعه را نشنید.

He was so deeply immersed in the bed of negligence that he didn't hear the sound of disaster.

Idiomatic 'rakht-e-khāb-e gheflat'.

6

بافتار رختخواب‌های دست‌دوز، قصه‌گوی هنر فراموش‌شده‌ی زنان روستایی است.

The texture of hand-sewn bedding tells the story of the forgotten art of village women.

Poetic 'ghesseh-gu' (storyteller).

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او رختخواب را نه مکانی برای آسایش، که عرصه‌ی پیکار با کابوس‌هایش می‌دید.

He saw the bed not as a place of comfort, but as an arena for battling his nightmares.

Contrastive 'na... ke' (not... but).

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زوال سنتِ جمع کردن رختخواب، نمادی از گذار جامعه به سوی مدرنیته‌ی سخت‌افزاری است.

The decline of the tradition of gathering bedding is a symbol of society's transition toward hardware-based modernity.

Sociological commentary.

Synonymes

بستر تختخواب خوابگاه جای خواب منام تشک و لحاف کالای خواب بالین

Antonymes

بیداری هوشیاری صحرا محل کار

Collocations courantes

رختخواب پهن کردن
رختخواب جمع کردن
رختخواب گرم و نرم
رختخواب تمیز
افتادن در رختخواب
رختخواب سنتی
سرویس رختخواب
رختخواب دونفره
بوی رختخواب
رختخواب کهنه

Phrases Courantes

در رختخواب ماندن

— To stay in bed (usually due to illness or laziness).

امروز می‌خواهم در رختخواب بمانم.

رختخواب را آماده کردن

— To prepare the bed for someone.

رختخواب را برایت آماده کردم.

از رختخواب بلند شدن

— To get out of bed.

سخت است صبح از رختخواب بلند شوم.

رختخوابِ مهمان

— The specific bedding set kept for visitors.

رختخواب مهمان در کمد است.

پریدن توی رختخواب

— To jump into bed quickly.

بچه‌ها پریدند توی رختخواب.

رختخوابِ مشترک

— Shared bedding (e.g., for a couple).

آن‌ها رختخواب مشترک دارند.

رختخوابِ سفری

— Travel bedding/sleeping bag.

رختخواب سفری‌ات را بردار.

رختخوابِ پنبه‌ای

— Cotton bedding (traditional).

رختخواب پنبه‌ای خیلی خنک است.

رختخوابِ فنری

— Spring mattress bedding (modern).

او رختخواب فنری را دوست ندارد.

رختخوابِ تاشو

— Folding bed/bedding.

رختخواب تاشو برای اتاق کوچک خوب است.

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رختخواب vs تخت (Takht)

Takht is the frame; Rakht-e-khāb is the bedding.

رختخواب vs خوابگاه (Khābgāh)

Khābgāh is a dormitory building, not the bed.

رختخواب vs لباس (Lebās)

Rakht can mean clothes, but Rakht-e-khāb is specifically bedding.

Expressions idiomatiques

"رختخواب پهن کردن برای کسی"

— To set a trap or prepare a situation for someone (figurative).

مراقب باش، برایت رختخواب پهن کرده‌اند.

Informal
"پا از رختخواب بیرون گذاشتن"

— To start the day or take the first step.

هنوز پا از رختخواب بیرون نگذاشته، تلفن زنگ زد.

Neutral
"رختخوابِ غفلت"

— The bed of negligence (being unaware of danger).

او در رختخواب غفلت خوابیده است.

Literary
"در رختخوابِ ذلت"

— In the bed of humiliation/misery.

دشمن در رختخواب ذلت افتاد.

Poetic
"رختخوابش را جای دیگر پهن کردن"

— To seek success or a partner elsewhere.

برو رختخوابت را جای دیگر پهن کن!

Informal/Slang
"دوری از رختخواب"

— Insomnia or being away from home comforts.

دوری از رختخواب خودم مرا کلافه کرده.

Neutral
"سر به رختخواب گذاشتن"

— To finally go to sleep after a long struggle.

ساعت سه صبح سر به رختخواب گذاشت.

Neutral
"رختخوابِ بیماری"

— Being bedridden.

او سال‌ها در رختخواب بیماری بود.

Formal
"رختخواب را به آتش کشیدن"

— To destroy one's own comfort or peace.

با این کار رختخواب خودت را به آتش کشیدی.

Literary
"توی رختخواب لولیدن"

— To snuggle or move around comfortably in bed.

بچه توی رختخواب می‌لولید.

Informal

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رختخواب vs تختخواب

Both mean 'bed'.

Takht-e-khāb includes the furniture frame; Rakht-e-khāb is just the soft bedding.

تختخواب من چوبی است، اما رختخوابم از پر قو است.

رختخواب vs بستر

Both refer to a place to sleep.

Bastar is much more formal and often used metaphorically or for a sickbed.

او در بستر بیماری است.

رختخواب vs جای خواب

Both mean where you sleep.

Jāy-e khāb is the location or 'spot' to sleep; Rakht-e-khāb is the material.

یک جای خواب روی زمین پیدا کرد و رختخوابش را پهن کرد.

رختخواب vs خواب

It's the root word.

Khāb is the act of sleep or a dream; Rakht-e-khāb is the object.

خواب خوبی دیدم وقتی در رختخواب بودم.

رختخواب vs پتو

Both are for sleeping.

Patu is just a blanket; Rakht-e-khāb is the whole set (mattress, quilt, pillow).

رختخواب بدون پتو کامل نیست.

Structures de phrases

A1

[Subject] در رختخواب است.

او در رختخواب است.

A1

این رختخواب [Adjective] است.

این رختخواب نرم است.

A2

لطفاً رختخواب را [Verb].

لطفاً رختخواب را پهن کن.

A2

من رختخواب را [Verb].

من رختخواب را جمع کردم.

B1

وقتی [Condition]، در رختخواب ماندم.

وقتی خسته بودم، در رختخواب ماندم.

B1

رختخوابِ [Person] آماده است.

رختخوابِ مهمان آماده است.

B2

او در رختخواب [Action verb].

او در رختخواب غلت می‌زد.

B2

[Noun] بر کیفیت رختخواب اثر دارد.

پنبه بر کیفیت رختخواب اثر دارد.

Famille de mots

Noms

خواب (khāb - sleep)
خوابگاه (khābgāh - dormitory)
تختخواب (takht-e-khāb - bed frame)
خواب‌آور (khāb-āvar - sedative)

Verbes

خوابیدن (khābidan - to sleep)
خواباندن (khābāndan - to put to sleep)
به خواب رفتن (be khāb raftan - to fall asleep)

Adjectifs

خوابیده (khābideh - asleep)
خواب‌آلود (khāb-ālud - sleepy)
خوش‌خواب (khosh-khāb - comfortable mattress)

Apparenté

تشک (toshak)
لحاف (lahāf)
بالشت (bālesht)
پتو (patu)
ملافه (molāfeh)
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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

Extremely high in daily domestic life.

Erreurs courantes
  • Using 'rakht-e-khāb' for a bed frame. → تخت (Takht)

    Rakht-e-khāb is the bedding, not the wood/metal structure.

  • Saying 'ru-ye rakht-e-khāb' when you are under the covers. → در رختخواب (dar rakht-e-khāb)

    In Persian, you are 'in' the bedding if you are sleeping.

  • Using 'dorost kardan' for making the bed. → مرتب کردن (morat-tab kardan)

    Dorost kardan sounds like you are building the mattress from scratch.

  • Confusing 'khābgāh' with 'rakht-e-khāb'. → رختخواب

    Khābgāh is a dormitory building.

  • Pronouncing 'kh' as 'k'. → خ (kh - scratchy sound)

    It changes the meaning or makes you unintelligible.

Astuces

Guest Bedding

Always keep a separate, high-quality 'rakht-e-khāb' for guests. It shows respect and hospitality.

Pronunciation

Don't forget the 'e' sound in the middle. It's 'rakht-e-khāb', not 'rakht khāb'.

Verbs

Learn 'pahn kardan' (spread) and 'jam’ kardan' (gather). They are the most common verbs used with this word.

Furniture

If you are buying a bed at a furniture store, ask for a 'takht', not a 'rakht-e-khāb'.

Back Health

Traditional Iranian 'rakht-e-khāb' on the floor is often considered better for back pain than soft mattresses.

Airing Out

It's a common tradition to put 'rakht-e-khāb' in the sun to kill germs and freshen them up.

Negligence

The phrase 'rakht-e-khāb-e gheflat' (bed of negligence) is a great literary idiom to learn.

Going to Bed

'Be rakht-e-khāb raftan' is the standard way to say you are retiring for the night.

Bastar

Use 'bastar' if you are writing a poem or a formal news article about someone being sick.

Cotton

High-quality traditional bedding is always 'pambeh-yi' (made of cotton).

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Rakht' as 'Rack' (where you put things) and 'Khab' as 'Cab' (where you rest). You put your 'Rack' in the 'Khab' to sleep.

Association visuelle

Imagine a colorful, hand-stitched Iranian quilt (lahaf) being spread out on a soft mattress on a Persian carpet.

Word Web

Sleep Bedding Quilt Mattress Pillow Night Home Comfort

Défi

Try to describe your own bedding using three adjectives: 'Rakht-e-khāb-e man [adj1], [adj2], va [adj3] ast.'

Origine du mot

From Middle Persian 'raxt' (equipment, clothing) and 'xwāb' (sleep). It essentially means 'the equipment for sleeping'.

Sens originel : The gear or apparatus required for the act of sleep.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> Persian.

Contexte culturel

None. It is a neutral, domestic term.

In English, we say 'I'm going to bed' regardless of whether we sleep on a frame or a mattress. In Persian, 'rakht-e-khāb' specifically emphasizes the bedding materials.

The poem 'Khāb-e Zamestāni' (Winter Sleep) Traditional Persian lullabies (Lālāyi) Iranian films depicting family life on floor mattresses.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Morning Routine

  • رختخواب را جمع کردم.
  • رختخواب را مرتب کن.
  • هنوز در رختخواب هستی؟
  • رختخواب را بتکان.

Night Routine

  • رختخواب را پهن کن.
  • برو به رختخواب.
  • رختخواب سرد است.
  • رختخواب من کجاست؟

Hospitality

  • رختخواب برای مهمان داری؟
  • رختخواب تمیز آوردم.
  • این رختخواب راحت است؟
  • رختخواب اضافی کجاست؟

Illness

  • او در رختخواب افتاده است.
  • باید در رختخواب استراحت کنی.
  • از رختخواب بلند نشو.
  • تمام روز در رختخواب بود.

Shopping

  • سرویس رختخواب چند است؟
  • رختخواب با پر قو می‌خواهم.
  • جنس این رختخواب چیست؟
  • رختخواب دونفره دارید؟

Amorces de conversation

"آیا ترجیح می‌دهی در رختخواب سنتی بخوابی یا روی تخت؟ (Do you prefer sleeping in traditional bedding or on a bed?)"

"رختخواب تو چقدر نرم است؟ (How soft is your bedding?)"

"معمولاً چه ساعتی به رختخواب می‌روی؟ (What time do you usually go to bed?)"

"آیا رختخوابت را هر روز صبح جمع می‌کنی؟ (Do you tidy your bedding every morning?)"

"بهترین خاطره‌ات از رختخواب گرم و نرم در زمستان چیست؟ (What is your best memory of warm and soft bedding in winter?)"

Sujets d'écriture

توصیف کنید رختخواب ایده‌آل شما چگونه است. (Describe what your ideal bedding is like.)

درباره‌ی زمانی بنویسید که تمام روز را در رختخواب ماندید. (Write about a time you stayed in bed all day.)

تفاوت‌های رختخواب سنتی و مدرن را از دیدگاه خود بنویسید. (Write the differences between traditional and modern bedding from your perspective.)

چرا داشتن یک رختخواب تمیز برای آرامش مهم است؟ (Why is having clean bedding important for peace of mind?)

یک داستان کوتاه درباره‌ی کودکی که نمی‌خواست رختخوابش را ترک کند بنویسید. (Write a short story about a child who didn't want to leave their bed.)

Questions fréquentes

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Not necessarily. While it originated from floor-sleeping traditions, it now refers to the bedding ensemble used on either a frame or the floor.

'Rakht' is an old word for clothes or gear. 'Rakht-e-khāb' is specifically sleep gear (bedding).

You can say 'rakht-e-khāb rā morat-tab kardan' (to tidy it) or 'pahn kardan' (to spread it).

It is neutral and used in almost all registers of Persian.

Usually, 'kiseh khāb' is used for a sleeping bag, but 'rakht-e-khāb-e safari' is also possible.

It's a compound noun joined by an ezafe (the 'e' sound), common in Persian grammar.

The main parts are the 'toshak' (mattress), 'lahāf' (quilt), and 'bālesht' (pillow).

It's singular, but it refers to a collective set of items. You pluralize it as 'rakht-e-khābhā'.

Yes, that is the correct way to say 'my bedding'.

Yes, though poets often prefer 'bastar' for its meter and sound.

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How do you tell someone to go to bed?

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Describe a traditional Iranian bed.

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Ask where the bedding is stored.

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Say 'I am going to bed' in Persian.

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Tell someone to tidy their bed.

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Ask 'Where is my bedding?'

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Say 'I want a warm bed.'

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Tell your mother the bedding is clean.

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Say 'I stayed in bed because I was sick.'

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Ask for extra bedding for a guest.

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Describe a traditional bed using Persian words for its parts.

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Say 'It's time to wake up and get out of bed.'

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Say 'I like the smell of fresh bedding.'

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Tell someone to spread the bedding on the floor.

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Say 'He jumped into bed quickly.'

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Say 'My bed is very comfortable.'

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Ask 'Did you wash the bedding?'

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Say 'I can't sleep in this bed.'

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Say 'The child is tossing and turning in bed.'

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Say 'I bought a new bedding set.'

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Say 'The bed is cold in winter.'

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Say 'Goodnight, I'm going to bed.'

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Listen and identify the word: 'رختخواب'

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Listen to 'رختخواب کجاست؟' and answer in English.

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Listen to 'او در رختخواب است' and identify the location.

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Listen to 'رختخواب تمیز و نرم است' and identify the adjectives.

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Listen to 'رختخواب را جمع کردی؟' and identify the question.

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Listen to 'به رختخواب برو' and identify the command.

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Listen to 'رختخواب مهمان آماده است' and identify who the bed is for.

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Listen to 'او تمام روز در رختخواب ماند' and identify the duration.

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Listen to 'بوی رختخواب عالی است' and identify the subject.

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Listen to 'رختخواب اضافی داری؟' and identify the request.

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Listen to 'او در رختخواب غلت می‌زد' and identify the action.

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Listen to 'رختخواب سنتی سنگین است' and identify the type of bed.

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Listen to 'او از رختخواب بلند شد' and identify the action.

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Listen to 'رختخواب جدید خریدم' and identify what was bought.

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