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B2 adverb 5 min de lecture

ثالثاً

salisan

Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces ثالثاً en 30 secondes

Explication ثالثاً in your Level:

At the A1 level, you usually learn basic numbers like 'yek' (1), 'do' (2), and 'se' (3). The word 'ثالثاً' is quite advanced for this level because it comes from Arabic and has a special ending. However, you might see it in very structured textbooks. For now, just remember that it is a fancy way of saying 'Number 3' when you are listing reasons. You don't need to use it yet, but recognizing the 'an' sound at the end will help you identify adverbs later on. Most A1 students should stick to 'Se' or 'Sevom' for simplicity. Think of it as the difference between saying 'Three' and 'Thirdly' in English.

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By A2, you are starting to connect your sentences more smoothly. You know words like 'va' (and) and 'vali' (but). 'ثالثاً' is a 'sequencer'. If you are writing a short paragraph about why you like Iran, you might use 'Avvalan' (firstly) for the food and 'Saniyan' (secondly) for the history. If you want to impress your teacher, you can use 'ثالثاً' to introduce your third reason, like the hospitality of the people. It helps your writing look more organized. Just remember the order: Avvalan -> Saniyan -> Saalesan. It's like a 1-2-3 punch for your arguments.

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At the B1 intermediate level, you are expected to handle more formal situations, like writing a letter to a university or explaining a complex problem. 'ثالثاً' becomes very useful here. It allows you to transition between ideas without repeating the same words. At this level, you should start noticing 'ثالثاً' in news articles or short stories. You should also be careful with the spelling, making sure to use the letter 'Se' (ث). It is a great word to use in the 'writing' section of an exam to show that you can move beyond simple 'and then' (va ba'dan) connectors. It gives your Persian a more professional 'flavor'.

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At B2, you are reaching an upper-intermediate level where nuance matters. 'ثالثاً' is a standard part of your vocabulary for argumentative essays. You understand that this word carries a 'logical weight'. When you use 'ثالثاً', you are telling the reader that your third point is just as important as the first two. You can contrast 'ثالثاً' with more 'native' Persian phrases like 'az tarafi' (from another side) to vary your style. You should be able to use it comfortably in a debate, ensuring that your logic follows the Arabic-style enumeration (Avvalan, Saniyan, Saalesan). This is also where you learn that it's mostly used for abstract points rather than physical lists.

As a C1 learner, you are approaching near-native fluency in formal contexts. 'ثالثاً' is no longer just a vocabulary word; it's a rhetorical tool. you use it to pace your speech, providing a rhythmic structure to long explanations. You might encounter it in classical literature or modern legal codes. You understand the subtle difference between 'ثالثاً' and 'در وهله سوم'. You also know that using too many Arabic-rooted adverbs like this can make your speech sound 'heavy' or 'clerical' (ākhūndi), so you balance it with Persian synonyms depending on your audience. You can now use it to build complex, multi-layered arguments in academic papers.

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At the C2 level, you have complete mastery over the word 'ثالثاً'. You understand its historical etymology and its role in the 'Perso-Arabic' linguistic synthesis. You can use it ironically, or in highly specialized fields like Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) or philosophy. You are aware of its rarer siblings like 'rābe’an' (fourthly) and 'khāmesan' (fifthly) and can use the entire sequence to deliver a powerful, structured oration. You can distinguish between the 'tanvin' usage here and other adverbial forms. For you, 'ثالثاً' is a small but essential brick in the architecture of formal Persian rhetoric, used with precision and stylistic flair.

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Entraîne-toi Exemples Notes et astuces

ثالثاً en 30 secondes

Formal adverb meaning 'thirdly'.
Derived from Arabic root for 'three'.
Used after 'Avvalan' and 'Saniyan'.
Common in legal, academic, and formal speech.

The word ثالثاً (pronounced as Sālesan) is a sophisticated adverbial connector in the Persian language, primarily used to denote the third point in a sequence of arguments, reasons, or steps. Rooted in Arabic morphology, it utilizes the tanvin-e nasb (the double 'fatha' on the final letter) which transforms the root for 'three' (ثلاث) into an adverbial form meaning 'thirdly' or 'in the third place'. In modern Persian, while native speakers have Persian-origin alternatives, ثالثاً remains the gold standard for formal discourse, legal writing, and academic debate.

Grammatical Function: It acts as a conjunctive adverb, typically appearing at the beginning of a sentence or clause to signal a logical progression from the second point (ثانیاً) to the third.

اولاً وقت نداریم، ثانیاً بودجه نداریم، و ثالثاً اجازه رسمی نگرفته‌ایم.

Translation: Firstly we don't have time, secondly we don't have the budget, and thirdly we haven't obtained official permission.

Understanding the usage of ثالثاً requires an appreciation of the Persian 'enumeration triad'. It is almost never used in isolation. It is the logical successor to اولاً (avvalan - firstly) and ثانیاً (sāniyan - secondly). If a speaker reaches the point of saying ثالثاً, they are signaling to their audience that they have a structured, multi-faceted argument. This makes it a powerful tool in persuasive speaking and writing.

Register and Tone: High Register. Using this word suggests the speaker is educated, organized, and perhaps slightly assertive. It is common in editorials, courtrooms, and university lectures.

او معتقد است که ثالثاً، این طرح با قوانین محیط زیست مغایرت دارد.

The placement of ثالثاً is relatively fixed compared to other Persian adverbs. It almost always initiates the sentence or the specific clause that introduces the third point. Because it is a loanword from Arabic that has been fully integrated into Persian, it carries the tanvin (اً) which is pronounced as 'an'. Beginners often mistake the spelling, forgetting the 'alef' at the end that supports the two slashes.

Logical Flow: Always ensure you have used 'Avvalan' and 'Saniyan' before reaching 'Saalesan'. Skipping directly to 'Saalesan' would be logically jarring to a native speaker.

مدیر گفت: «اولاً دیر آمدی، ثانیاً کار را تمام نکردی، و ثالثاً با مشتری بدرفتاری کردی.»

In writing, ثالثاً is often followed by a comma to provide a rhythmic pause, allowing the reader to digest the previous points before moving to the third. In spoken Persian, it is emphasized with a slight rise in pitch on the first syllable 'Saa'. It serves as a mental 'bullet point'. When you are writing an essay for the Persian Proficiency Test (SAMFA), using this structure demonstrates a high level of linguistic control and rhetorical organization.

دولت باید ثالثاً به فکر اشتغال جوانان باشد.

You will rarely hear ثالثاً at a casual dinner table or while shopping in a bazaar. It is a word of the 'public sphere'. If you tune into a Persian news broadcast (like IRINN or BBC Persian), you will hear analysts using it to dissect political situations. In the Iranian Parliament (Majlis), representatives use it constantly to list their objections to proposed bills. It is the language of debate.

Legal Contexts: In Iranian courtrooms, lawyers use this word to structure their defense. 'Firstly, my client was not there; secondly, there is no evidence; thirdly (ثالثاً), the witness is unreliable.'

در دادگاه، وکیل مدافع گفت: ثالثاً موکل بنده هیچ سابقه کیفری ندارد.

Another common place is in religious sermons or philosophical lectures. Because of its Arabic origin, it carries a certain 'weight' and 'authority'. It sounds more decisive than the Persian equivalent 'Svom inke'. In academic papers, specifically in the 'Conclusion' or 'Results' sections, authors use ثالثاً to summarize their third major finding. If you are watching a Persian movie where a character is giving a stern lecture to their child or subordinate, this word might appear to emphasize the structured nature of their reprimand.

The most frequent error learners make with ثالثاً is orthographic. In Persian, the 'tanvin' (اً) is often written but sometimes the 'alef' is omitted in very informal typing, which is incorrect for this specific word. Also, confusing the letter 'Se' (ث) with 'Sin' (س) or 'Sad' (ص) is common, as they all sound like 'S' in Persian. Remember that ثالثاً always starts with 'Se' (ث) because of its Arabic root meaning 'three'.

Sequence Errors: Using 'Saalesan' without having previously mentioned 'Avvalan' and 'Saniyan'. It is like saying 'Thirdly' without having a 'First' or 'Second'.

❌ من گرسنه هستم و ثالثاً خسته‌ام.

Incorrect: You cannot jump to 'thirdly' with only two points.

Another mistake is using it in highly informal settings where it sounds 'too stiff'. If you are telling a friend why you can't go to the cinema, saying ثالثاً might make you sound like a lawyer rather than a friend. In those cases, 'va ba'dan' (and then) or 'va digar inke' (and another thing) is more appropriate. Finally, some learners try to pluralize it or add Persian suffixes to it. ثالثاً is an adverb and remains immutable; it never takes 'ha' or 'at' or 'i'.

While ثالثاً is specific, Persian offers several ways to say 'thirdly' depending on the level of formality you wish to achieve. The most direct Persian-origin alternative is سوم اینکه (sevom inke), which literally means 'The third [is] that...'. This is widely used in both speech and writing and is slightly less formal than the Arabic-derived term.

Comparison: ثالثاً vs. سوم اینکه

ثالثاً: Formal, Arabic-rooted, used in debates/law.
سوم اینکه: Neutral to Formal, Persian-rooted, common in daily explanations.

در مرحله سوم (Dar marhale-ye sevom)...

Meaning: In the third stage/step.

Other alternatives include دیگر اینکه (digar inke - another thing is that) or همچنین (hamchenin - also/likewise). These are used when you don't necessarily want to emphasize the 'number' of the point, but rather just add another piece of information. In legal documents, you might encounter در مرتبه سوم (dar martabe-ye sevom), which is even more formal and specific to hierarchical orders.

How Formal Is It?

Le savais-tu ?

Persian has a native word for third (سوم), but for logical sequencing, it almost exclusively uses these Arabic adverbs in formal contexts.

Guide de prononciation

UK /sɒːleˈsæn/

US /sɑːləˈsæn/

The primary stress is on the third syllable 'san', though a secondary stress often falls on the first syllable 'Saa'.

Rime avec

ثانیاً (Sāniyan) غالباً (Ghāleban) تقریباً (Taqriban) مثلاً (Masalan) واقعاً (Vāqe’an) احتمالاً (Ehtemālan) نسبتاً (Nesbatan) مطلقاً (Motlaqan)

Erreurs fréquentes

Pronouncing the final 'n' as a silent letter (it must be heard).
Confusing the 'th' sound from Arabic (ث) with the English 'th'; in Persian, it is always just an 's' sound.
Making the 'l' too heavy or dark.
Skipping the middle 'e' sound (Saa-le-san).
Pronouncing 'an' as 'on'.

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Easy to read if you know the tanvin rule.

Écriture 4/5

Requires remembering the 'Se' (ث) and the final 'Alef'.

Expression orale 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers.

Écoute 2/5

Very distinct sound in a sequence.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

اولاً ثانیاً سه سوم

Apprends ensuite

رابعاً خامساً نتیجه‌گیری بنابراین

Avancé

علی‌هذا متعاقباً فی‌الواقع

Grammaire à connaître

Tanvin-e Nasb

Words like واقعاً or ثالثاً ending in اً.

Arabic Adverbial Suffixes

Using -an to create adverbs from roots.

Enumeration in Persian

The sequence of Avvalan, Saniyan, Saalesan.

Formal vs Informal Connectors

ثالثاً vs سوم اینکه.

Sentence Initial Adverbs

Placing adverbs at the start for emphasis.

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Exemples par niveau

اولاً نان، ثانیاً آب، ثالثاً سیب.

Firstly bread, secondly water, thirdly apple.

A very basic list using the terms.

ثالثاً، او معلم است.

Thirdly, he is a teacher.

Simple subject-verb structure.

اولاً، ثانیاً، ثالثاً.

Firstly, secondly, thirdly.

Learning the sequence.

ثالثاً کتاب کجاست؟

Thirdly, where is the book?

Using it before a question.

ثالثاً من خوشحالم.

Thirdly, I am happy.

Adverb modifying the state.

اولاً سرد است، ثالثاً برفی است.

Firstly it is cold, thirdly it is snowy.

Note: Usually 'saniyan' is needed between.

ثالثاً این خانه بزرگ است.

Thirdly, this house is big.

Describing a third property.

ثالثاً چای بنوش.

Thirdly, drink tea.

Imperative use.

ثالثاً، هوا امروز خیلی خوب نیست.

Thirdly, the weather today isn't very good.

Adding a third reason for a plan.

اولاً باید کار کنی، ثانیاً باید درس بخوانی و ثالثاً باید ورزش کنی.

Firstly you must work, secondly you must study, and thirdly you must exercise.

Using modal verbs (bāyad).

ثالثاً، او به ما کمک نکرد.

Thirdly, he did not help us.

Past tense negative.

اولاً من گرسنه نیستم، ثانیاً وقت ندارم، ثالثاً پول ندارم.

Firstly I'm not hungry, secondly I don't have time, thirdly I don't have money.

Common conversational excuse.

ثالثاً، تهران شهر بزرگی است.

Thirdly, Tehran is a big city.

Stating a fact in a list.

ثالثاً، این فیلم خسته‌کننده بود.

Thirdly, this movie was boring.

Giving a review.

اولاً سلام، ثانیاً چطوری؟ ثالثاً خداحافظ!

Firstly hello, secondly how are you? Thirdly goodbye!

Playful use of the sequence.

ثالثاً، برادرم به خانه آمد.

Thirdly, my brother came home.

Simple narrative sequence.

ثالثاً، این تصمیم بر اقتصاد کشور تأثیر می‌گذارد.

Thirdly, this decision affects the country's economy.

Formal vocabulary (tā'sir, eqtesād).

اولاً باید به محیط زیست احترام بگذاریم، ثانیاً مصرف آب را کم کنیم و ثالثاً درخت بکاریم.

Firstly we must respect the environment, secondly reduce water consumption, and thirdly plant trees.

Subjunctive mood (begozārim, bokārim).

ثالثاً، هیچ مدرکی علیه او وجود ندارد.

Thirdly, there is no evidence against him.

Legal/Argumentative context.

ثالثاً، نویسنده قصد دارد پیامی اخلاقی بدهد.

Thirdly, the author intends to give a moral message.

Literary analysis context.

اولاً پروژه سخت است، ثانیاً تیم آماده نیست و ثالثاً بودجه کافی نداریم.

Firstly the project is hard, secondly the team isn't ready, and thirdly we don't have enough budget.

Professional project management context.

ثالثاً، این دارو ممکن است عوارض جانبی داشته باشد.

Thirdly, this medicine might have side effects.

Medical context.

ثالثاً، یادگیری زبان جدید زمان‌بر است.

Thirdly, learning a new language is time-consuming.

General discussion.

ثالثاً، او همیشه در جلسات غایب است.

Thirdly, he is always absent from meetings.

Workplace context.

ثالثاً، این نظریه با یافته‌های علمی جدید در تضاد است.

Thirdly, this theory contradicts new scientific findings.

Academic register (nazariye, dar tazād).

اولاً تورم بالاست، ثانیاً نرخ بیکاری صعودی است و ثالثاً سرمایه‌گذاری خارجی کاهش یافته است.

Firstly inflation is high, secondly the unemployment rate is rising, and thirdly foreign investment has decreased.

Economic analysis.

ثالثاً، حقوق شهروندی باید در هر شرایطی رعایت شود.

Thirdly, citizenship rights must be respected in any condition.

Political/Human rights discourse.

ثالثاً، تکنولوژی می‌تواند شکاف‌های طبقاتی را عمیق‌تر کند.

Thirdly, technology can deepen class divides.

Sociological discussion.

ثالثاً، باید به این نکته توجه داشت که منابع محدود هستند.

Thirdly, one must note that resources are limited.

Formal passive-like construction (bāyad tavajjoh dāsht).

ثالثاً، این قرارداد از نظر حقوقی باطل است.

Thirdly, this contract is legally void.

Legal terminology (huqūqi, bātel).

ثالثاً، مدیریت بحران نیازمند همکاری همگانی است.

Thirdly, crisis management requires universal cooperation.

Administrative register.

ثالثاً، او هیچ مسئولیتی را در قبال این حادثه نمی‌پذیرد.

Thirdly, he accepts no responsibility for this incident.

Formal accountability phrasing.

ثالثاً، تبیین این پدیده مستلزم واکاوی ریشه‌های تاریخی آن است.

Thirdly, explaining this phenomenon requires an analysis of its historical roots.

High academic Persian (tabyin, mostalzam, vākāvi).

ثالثاً، استدلال‌های ارائه شده فاقد وجاهت قانونی می‌باشند.

Thirdly, the arguments presented lack legal validity.

Formal plural verb (mibāshand) and legal jargon.

ثالثاً، این رویکرد می‌تواند منجر به انسداد سیاسی در جامعه شود.

Thirdly, this approach could lead to political gridlock in society.

Sophisticated political analysis.

ثالثاً، بازخوانی متون کلاسیک نشان‌دهنده تحول مفاهیم است.

Thirdly, re-reading classical texts shows the evolution of concepts.

Intellectual/Literary discourse.

ثالثاً، صیانت از میراث فرهنگی وظیفه‌ای ملی تلقی می‌گردد.

Thirdly, safeguarding cultural heritage is considered a national duty.

Passive formal structure (talaqqi migardad).

ثالثاً، این فرضیه بر پایه حدسیات بنا شده و فاقد مبنای تجربی است.

Thirdly, this hypothesis is built on conjectures and lacks an empirical basis.

Scientific critique.

ثالثاً، نوسانات ارزی موجب بی‌ثباتی در بازار سرمایه شده است.

Thirdly, currency fluctuations have caused instability in the capital market.

Financial/Business Persian.

ثالثاً، تعامل سازنده با جهان نیازمند تغییر در سیاست‌های کلان است.

Thirdly, constructive engagement with the world requires a change in macro policies.

Diplomatic register.

ثالثاً، از منظر هستی‌شناختی، این ادعا با مبانی فلسفی ما ناسازگار است.

Thirdly, from an ontological perspective, this claim is incompatible with our philosophical foundations.

Philosophical terminology (hasti-shenākhti, mabāni).

ثالثاً، واژگونی مفاهیم بنیادین در این اثر به وضوح مشهود است.

Thirdly, the inversion of fundamental concepts in this work is clearly evident.

Literary criticism at the highest level.

ثالثاً، هرگونه تقلیل‌گرایی در تحلیل این بحران، ما را از حقیقت دور می‌سازد.

Thirdly, any reductionism in analyzing this crisis distances us from the truth.

Complex abstract nouns (taqlil-garāyi).

ثالثاً، پارادایم حاکم بر فضای فکری جامعه نیازمند نقد جدی است.

Thirdly, the paradigm governing the intellectual atmosphere of society requires serious critique.

Intellectual jargon (pārādāym).

ثالثاً، این لایحه با موازین شرعی و قانون اساسی در تعارض است.

Thirdly, this bill is in conflict with Sharia standards and the Constitution.

Constitutional law register.

ثالثاً، بازتولید ساختارهای قدرت در نهادهای مدنی با چالش مواجه است.

Thirdly, the reproduction of power structures in civil institutions faces challenges.

Sociopolitical theory.

ثالثاً، ضرورت اجتناب از قضاوت‌های شتاب‌زده بر همگان آشکار است.

Thirdly, the necessity of avoiding hasty judgments is clear to all.

Formal rhetoric.

ثالثاً، استلزام منطقی این گزاره، پذیرش نتایج ناگواری است.

Thirdly, the logical implication of this proposition is the acceptance of unpleasant results.

Formal logic register.

Collocations courantes

و ثالثاً

ثالثاً لازم است

ثالثاً باید گفت

اولاً... ثانیاً... ثالثاً

ثالثاً به این دلیل

ثالثاً خاطرنشان می‌شود

ثالثاً از جهت

ثالثاً در مورد

ثالثاً به نظر می‌رسد

ثالثاً شایان ذکر است

Phrases Courantes

ثالثاً عرض کنم که

— A formal way to introduce the third point in speech.

ثالثاً عرض کنم که بنده مخالفم.

ثالثاً و از همه مهم‌تر

— Thirdly and most importantly.

ثالثاً و از همه مهم‌تر، سلامتی شماست.

ثالثاً به استحضار می‌رساند

— Thirdly, it is brought to your attention (very formal).

ثالثاً به استحضار می‌رساند که جلسه لغو شد.

ثالثاً در پاسخ به

— Thirdly, in response to...

ثالثاً در پاسخ به سوال شما باید بگویم...

ثالثاً به لحاظ فنی

— Thirdly, from a technical standpoint.

ثالثاً به لحاظ فنی این کار غیرممکن است.

ثالثاً همان‌طور که گفتم

— Thirdly, as I said...

ثالثاً همان‌طور که گفتم، او نمی‌آید.

ثالثاً با توجه به

— Thirdly, considering...

ثالثاً با توجه به شرایط، باید صبر کرد.

ثالثاً بر فرض اینکه

— Thirdly, assuming that...

ثالثاً بر فرض اینکه او بیاید، چه می‌شود؟

ثالثاً از سوی دیگر

— Thirdly, on the other hand (slightly redundant but used).

ثالثاً از سوی دیگر، هزینه بالاست.

ثالثاً در پایان

— Thirdly and finally.

ثالثاً در پایان، از شما متشکرم.

Souvent confondu avec

ثالثاً vs سماً

Does not exist, but learners might misspell 'Saalesan' with a 'Sin'.

ثالثاً vs ثالث

This is the adjective 'third' or 'third party', not the adverb 'thirdly'.

ثالثاً vs سی‌ام

Means 'thirtieth', sounds slightly similar in the beginning but used for dates.

Expressions idiomatiques

"تیر خلاص (ثالثاً)"

— While not a direct idiom, 'Saalesan' often acts as the 'final blow' in a three-point argument.

او دو دلیل آورد و ثالثاً تیر خلاص را زد.

Metaphorical

"حرف آخر (ثالثاً)"

— The final word or point.

ثالثاً حرف آخر من این است.

Neutral

"ختم کلام (ثالثاً)"

— The end of the discussion.

ثالثاً ختم کلام، من نمی‌آیم.

Informal/Forceful

"نکته پایانی"

— Final point (often used after Saalesan).

ثالثاً به عنوان نکته پایانی...

Formal

"حجت را تمام کردن"

— To complete the proof (often using a third point).

با گفتن ثالثاً، حجت را تمام کرد.

Formal/Religious

"سه سوت"

— Very quickly (slang, related to the number 3).

ثالثاً این کار را سه سوته انجام می‌دهم.

Slang

"تا سه نشه بازی نشه"

— It's not a game until it happens three times (folk idiom).

ثالثاً، چون تا سه نشه بازی نشه!

Folklore

"یک کلام ختم کلام"

— One word, end of story.

ثالثاً یک کلام ختم کلام، نه!

Informal

"از سیر تا پیاز"

— From A to Z (covering all points including the third).

ثالثاً از سیر تا پیاز را توضیح داد.

Idiomatic

"لب مطلب"

— The gist of the matter.

ثالثاً لب مطلب این است که...

Neutral

Facile à confondre

ثالثاً vs سوم

Both mean third.

'Sevom' is a general adjective/ordinal; 'Saalesan' is strictly a formal adverb for lists.

کتاب سوم (Third book) vs ثالثاً کتاب گران است (Thirdly, the book is expensive).

ثالثاً vs ثانیاً

Both are part of the same sequence.

'Saniyan' is secondly; 'Saalesan' is thirdly.

ثانیاً بیا، ثالثاً بمان.

ثالثاً vs ثلاث

Arabic root for three.

'Salas' is the root/number in Arabic; 'Saalesan' is the Persian adverbial form.

Used in 'ثلاثه' (three-fold).

ثالثاً vs سه

The number three.

'Se' is the cardinal number; 'Saalesan' is the adverbial 'thirdly'.

سه نفر (Three people) vs ثالثاً او نیامد (Thirdly he didn't come).

ثالثاً vs سلس

Spelled with 'Sin'.

'Sals' means smooth or easy in Persian; totally different meaning.

متن سلس (A smooth text).

Structures de phrases

اولاً [A]، ثانیاً [B]، ثالثاً [C].

اولاً سیب، ثانیاً موز، ثالثاً پرتقال.

ثالثاً، باید به [اسم] توجه کرد.

ثالثاً، باید به قیمت توجه کرد.

ثالثاً، به نظر می‌رسد که [جمله].

ثالثاً، به نظر می‌رسد که او راست می‌گوید.

ثالثاً، [اسم] مستلزم [اسم] است.

ثالثاً، موفقیت مستلزم تلاش است.

ثالثاً، خاطرنشان می‌گردد که [جمله].

ثالثاً، خاطرنشان می‌گردد که وقت تمام است.

ثالثاً، از لحاظ [اسم]، این کار درست است.

ثالثاً، از لحاظ اخلاقی، این کار درست است.

ثالثاً، من [فعل]...

ثالثاً، من می‌روم.

ثالثاً، با امعان نظر در [اسم]، می‌توان دریافت که...

ثالثاً، با امعان نظر در متون، می‌توان دریافت که...

Famille de mots

Noms

ثالث (Third party/The third)

تثلیث (Trinity)

ثلث (One third)

Verbes

ثالث کردن (To make third - rare/archaic)

Adjectifs

ثالث (Third)

ثلاثی (Trilateral/Triple)

Apparenté

سه (Three)

سوم (Third - Persian)

سی (Thirty)

سیصد (Three hundred)

سه شنبه (Tuesday)

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in formal contexts; Low in casual speech.

Erreurs courantes

ثالثا (without Alef) → ثالثاً
The tanvin must be supported by an Alef in this word.
سالساً → ثالثاً
Using 'Sin' instead of 'Se'.
Using it as an adjective → کتاب سوم
You cannot say 'ketab-e saalesan'.
Using it alone → اولاً... ثانیاً... ثالثاً
It needs the preceding sequence to make sense.
Pronouncing it 'Saaleson' → Saalesan
The tanvin is always 'an', not 'on'.

Astuces

The Tanvin Rule

Always remember that words ending in 'Alef + Tanvin' are adverbs in Persian. They never change form.

Formal Sequencing

Use this word in your writing to instantly elevate the register from 'basic' to 'academic'.

The 'S' Sound

Associate 'Saalesan' with 'Sequence'. Both start with an 'S' sound and deal with ordering.

Arabic Influence

Recognizing Arabic-root adverbs is a shortcut to understanding formal Persian media.

Comma Usage

Place a comma after 'ثالثاً' to mirror the natural pause in speech.

Identifying Lists

When you hear 'Avvalan', start counting. 'Saalesan' is your cue that the list is getting serious.

Professionalism

Use it in job interviews to structure your strengths: 'Avvalan experience, Saniyan education, Saalesan passion!'

Synonym Balance

Don't use it in every paragraph. Mix it with 'Hamchenin' or 'Az su-ye digar' for variety.

Scanning

In long texts, look for 'ثانیاً' and 'ثالثاً' to quickly find the main arguments.

SAMFA Test

This is a 'high-scoring' word for the writing portion of Persian proficiency exams.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'Saa-le-san' as 'Salmon'. If you have three Salmons, the last one is the 'Saalesan' Salmon.

Association visuelle

Imagine a judge hitting a gavel three times. On the third strike, he says 'Saalesan!'

Word Web

Sequence Logic Three Formal Arabic-root Argument Firstly Secondly

Défi

Try to list three reasons why you are learning Persian using Avvalan, Saniyan, and Saalesan.

Origine du mot

Borrowed from Arabic 'ثَالِثاً' (thālithan). It is the adverbial form of 'ثالث' (third).

Sens originel : In the third place.

Semitic (Arabic) root integrated into Indo-European (Persian) syntax.

Contexte culturel

No specific sensitivities, but avoid overusing it in very casual settings to avoid sounding 'pompous'.

Equivalent to 'Thirdly' or 'In the third place', though 'Saalesan' feels slightly more formal than the English 'Thirdly'.

Used frequently in the speeches of Mohammad Mosaddegh. Common in the 'Golestan' of Saadi (in its classical forms). A staple of modern Iranian legal codes.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Legal Defense

ثالثاً موکل بنده...
ثالثاً طبق ماده...
ثالثاً بر اساس شواهد...
ثالثاً ادعای شاکی...

Academic Writing

ثالثاً در این پژوهش...
ثالثاً یافته‌ها نشان می‌دهد...
ثالثاً با تحلیل داده‌ها...
ثالثاً در مقایسه با...

Political Debates

ثالثاً دولت موظف است...
ثالثاً در سیاست خارجی...
ثالثاً مردم انتظار دارند...
ثالثاً بر خلاف وعده‌ها...

Business Meetings

ثالثاً در مورد بودجه...
ثالثاً استراتژی ما...
ثالثاً رقبا در حال...
ثالثاً سود عملیاتی...

Everyday Excuses

ثالثاً حوصله ندارم.
ثالثاً ماشین خراب است.
ثالثاً هوا بارانی است.
ثالثاً فردا امتحان دارم.

Amorces de conversation

"می‌توانید سه دلیل برای یادگیری زبان فارسی بیاورید؟ (اولاً، ثانیاً، ثالثاً...)"

"ثالثاً به نظر شما مهم‌ترین مشکل شهر تهران چیست؟"

"اگر بخواهید کسی را متقاعد کنید، چگونه از ثالثاً استفاده می‌کنید؟"

"ثالثاً چرا فکر می‌کنید این فیلم خوب بود؟"

"در یک مناظره، چگونه از ثالثاً برای پیروزی استفاده می‌کنید؟"

Sujets d'écriture

سه هدفی که برای سال آینده دارید را با استفاده از اولاً، ثانیاً و ثالثاً بنویسید.

چرا ورزش کردن مهم است؟ سه دلیل بیاورید و در دلیل سوم از ثالثاً استفاده کنید.

یک نامه رسمی به شهرداری بنویسید و سه مشکل محله خود را با ثالثاً لیست کنید.

نظرات خود را در مورد تکنولوژی بنویسید؛ ثالثاً به جنبه‌های منفی آن اشاره کنید.

یک داستان کوتاه بنویسید که در آن یک قاضی از کلمه ثالثاً استفاده می‌کند.

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

It is grammatically possible but logically incorrect and confusing. It's like starting a list with 'Number 3'. Always use the sequence.

Only in formal speeches, lectures, or serious debates. In casual talk, people prefer 'Sevom inke'.

Type 'Se' (ث), 'Alef' (ا), 'Lam' (ل), 'Se' (ث), and then the 'Tanvin' (اً) which is usually Shift+Q on a Persian keyboard.

It never takes an Ezafe. It is a standalone adverb.

Usually, no. You wouldn't say 'Saalesan apple'. It's for abstract points or reasons.

Usually 'Rābe’an' (fourthly), but it is very rare to go beyond three in most contexts.

Yes, its origin is Arabic, but it is considered a standard Persian word in formal registers.

No, that would be 'shakhs-e saales'. 'Saalesan' only means 'thirdly'.

No, in Persian, the 'tanvin' at the end of Arabic adverbs is always pronounced as 'an'.

It might sound a bit too formal or even sarcastic unless you are listing serious reasons for something.

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