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یوزپلنگ

yuzpalang
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Explication یوزپلنگ in your Level:
At the A1 level, you just need to know that 'یوزپلنگ' (yuz-pa-lang) means 'cheetah.' It is a big cat that runs very fast. You might see it in a picture book of animals. You can say: 'Yuzpalang sari ast' (The cheetah is fast). Think of it as a 'fast leopard.' The word is long, so practice saying it in three parts: Yuz - pa - lang. It's one of the coolest animals in Iran, so it's a fun word to learn early on!
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At the A2 level, you can start using 'یوزپلنگ' in simple sentences about nature. You can describe what it looks like: 'Yuzpalang khal-khal ast' (The cheetah is spotted). You can also use it to compare animals: 'Yuzpalang az sag sari-tar ast' (The cheetah is faster than a dog). You should know that it lives in the desert ('kavir'). This level is about basic facts and simple descriptions of the animal's abilities and appearance.
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At the B1 level, you should understand the cultural importance of the 'یوزپلنگ' in Iran. You can discuss how it is an endangered species ('dar hale engheraz'). You might read a short news article about a cheetah being spotted in a national park. You should be able to use the word in the context of environmental protection. For example: 'We must protect the habitat of the cheetah.' You also know it is the symbol of the Iranian national football team.
At the B2 level, you can engage in more complex discussions about the 'یوزپلنگ.' You can talk about the specific subspecies, the 'Asiatic Cheetah' (Yuzpalang-e Asiya-i), and the challenges of its conservation. You can use terms like 'biodiversity' (tanavo-e zisti) and 'ecosystem' (zist-boom). You understand the nuances between 'yuzpalang' and 'palang' and can explain the physiological differences, such as the cheetah's non-retractable claws and tear marks, using more advanced Persian vocabulary.
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At the C1 level, you can appreciate the 'یوزپلنگ' in Persian literature and its symbolic role in national identity. You can analyze the socio-political impact of environmental campaigns centered around the cheetah. You can discuss the 'Pirouz' cub phenomenon as a collective national experience. Your vocabulary includes technical terms for wildlife management and historical references to how the 'yuz' was used in royal hunting in ancient Persia. You can write essays on the ethics of wildlife preservation.
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At the C2 level, you have a masterly command of the word 'یوزپلنگ' and its connotations. You can discuss the etymology from Pahlavi roots and compare its role in Iranian mythology vs. modern environmentalism. You can participate in high-level academic or policy debates regarding the 'Yuzpalang.' You understand subtle metaphorical uses of the word in contemporary Persian poetry and high-end journalism. You can navigate the complex emotions of the Iranian public regarding the potential extinction of this national symbol with native-level fluency.
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یوزپلنگ en 30 secondes

  • Cheetah (fast wild cat)
  • National symbol of Iran
  • Critically endangered species
  • Fastest land animal

The Persian word یوزپلنگ (Yuzpalang) refers specifically to the cheetah, the world's fastest land animal. Linguistically, it is a fascinating compound noun derived from Middle Persian roots. The first part, 'Yuz' (یوز), comes from the verb 'yuzidan' meaning to seek, hunt, or spring, while 'palang' (پلنگ) means leopard or panther. Therefore, etymologically, the cheetah is seen as a 'hunting leopard.' In the modern Iranian context, this word carries a heavy weight of national pride and environmental urgency because the Asiatic Cheetah, a critically endangered subspecies, is now found exclusively in the remote central plateaus of Iran. When Iranians use this word, they are often referring to the Yuzpalang-e Irani, which has become a symbol of the country's natural heritage and its struggle to preserve biodiversity.

Biological Classification
In Persian scientific discourse, the word distinguishes the Acinonyx jubatus from other big cats like the leopard (palang) or the tiger (babr). It highlights the unique physical traits like the 'tear marks' (khat-e ashk) and the slender build designed for speed.

ما باید برای نجات یوزپلنگ ایرانی از انقراض تلاش کنیم.

"We must strive to save the Iranian cheetah from extinction."

The word appears frequently in environmental news, educational textbooks, and cultural discussions. Because of the 'Pirouz' phenomenon—a cheetah cub born in captivity in Iran who became a social media sensation—the word has entered the daily vocabulary of almost every Iranian, transcending its purely biological meaning to represent hope and the collective grief of environmental loss. It is a word that evokes beauty, speed, and fragility simultaneously. Unlike the 'lion' (shir) which represents power, the 'yuzpalang' represents a more specialized, agile, and vulnerable form of majesty.

Cultural Symbolism
The cheetah is featured on the jerseys of the Iranian National Football Team (Team Melli), where it is called the 'Cheetahs of Iran.' This has cemented the word in the lexicon of sports fans.

تصویر یوزپلنگ روی پیراهن تیم ملی فوتبال ایران نقش بسته است.

Using 'یوزپلنگ' correctly requires understanding its role as a specific noun. In Persian grammar, it follows standard noun rules, but it is frequently paired with adjectives that emphasize its unique characteristics. Most commonly, you will see it as part of an Ezafe construction (the linking 'e' sound). For example, 'Yuzpalang-e tondro' (the fast cheetah) or 'Yuzpalang-e asiya-i' (the Asiatic cheetah). Because it is a count noun, its plural is 'yuzpalang-ha' (یوزپلنگ‌ها). In formal writing, particularly in zoological contexts, it is the subject of verbs related to hunting (shekar kardan), running (davidan), and surviving (zende mandan).

Grammatical Placement
It usually functions as the subject or the direct object (marked with 'ra'). Example: 'Man yuzpalang ra dar dasht didam' (I saw the cheetah in the plain).

یوزپلنگ می‌تواند با سرعتی بیش از صد کیلومتر در ساعت بدود.

"The cheetah can run at a speed of over a hundred kilometers per hour."

In literary or poetic Persian, 'yuz' might be used alone, but in standard contemporary Persian, the full 'yuzpalang' is much more common. If you are writing about environmental issues, you would use the term 'engheraz' (extinction) and 'zistgah' (habitat) alongside it. For instance, 'Hefazat az zistgah-e yuzpalang' (Protecting the cheetah's habitat). This word is essential for anyone discussing Iran's geography or wildlife. It is also used in children's literature to teach the concept of speed, often personified as a swift and noble character.

Comparative Usage
Comparing its speed to technology: 'In mashin mesle yuzpalang ast' (This car is like a cheetah).

You will encounter 'یوزپلنگ' in several specific domains in Iran. First and foremost is the national media. News reports frequently update the public on the status of the remaining Asiatic cheetahs in the Turan National Park. Documentaries, particularly those voiced by famous narrators, use the word with a sense of awe. In schools, children learn about the 'Yuz' as a national icon, much like the bald eagle in the US or the panda in China. Therefore, it is a word associated with education and national identity. If you visit a museum of natural history in Tehran, the word will be prominently displayed on exhibits.

اخبار گفت که یک یوزپلنگ جدید در کویر مشاهده شده است.

"The news said a new cheetah has been spotted in the desert."

Another major arena is sports. During the FIFA World Cup, the Iranian team is often referred to as the 'Yuz-ha' (The Cheetahs). Commentators will shout the word when a player shows exceptional speed on the wing. You will also see the word in marketing; brands that want to project an image of speed and efficiency often use the cheetah as a logo or in their names. Social media is perhaps the most vibrant place for this word today. Hashtags like #Yuzpalang_Irani or #Pirouz were trending for months, involving millions of people in conversations about conservation and national pride.

The most common mistake learners make is confusing 'یوزپلنگ' (yuzpalang) with 'پلنگ' (palang). While they share the second half of the word, they refer to two very different animals. A 'palang' is a leopard—stronger, more muscular, and a climber that lives in mountainous and forested areas. A 'yuzpalang' is a cheetah—slender, built for flat plains, and significantly faster. In Persian, calling a cheetah a 'palang' is a biological error that locals will notice. Another mistake is the pronunciation of the 'u' sound; it is a long 'oo' sound as in 'boot' (yooz), not a short 'u' as in 'but'.

Confusion with 'Babr'
Some learners confuse it with 'Babr' (tiger). Remember: Babr has stripes (rah-rah), whereas Yuzpalang has spots (khal-khal).

اشتباه نکنید، این یک یوزپلنگ است، نه یک پلنگ.

"Don't make a mistake, this is a cheetah, not a leopard."

Grammatically, some learners forget the 'y' at the beginning or misspell the compound. It is always written as one word or with a very small space (semi-space), but never as two completely separate words that could change the meaning. Also, avoid using 'yuzpalang' to describe a fast car unless you are using a simile (like a cheetah). Simply calling a car a 'yuzpalang' without context might sound confusing rather than poetic.

While 'یوزپلنگ' is the standard term, there are related words depending on the context. In older literature, you might see just 'Yuz' (یوز). This was the term used in classical hunting poetry. Another related term is 'Siyah-gush' (سیاه‌گوش), which refers to the Caracal (lynx), another wild cat of Iran, though it is much smaller. If you are looking for synonyms for 'fast,' you might use 'Tondro' (fast-runner) or 'Chabok' (agile). However, for the animal itself, there is no true synonym in modern Persian.

Comparison: Yuzpalang vs. Palang
The Yuzpalang is built for speed (sor'at) and lives in the desert (kavir), while the Palang is built for power (ghodrat) and lives in the mountains (koohestan).
Comparison: Yuzpalang vs. Shir
The Shir (lion) is the king of the jungle, a symbol of monarchy and strength, while the Yuzpalang is a symbol of Iranian modern environmental consciousness.

یوزپلنگ نماد سرعت و پلنگ نماد قدرت است.

How Formal Is It?

Formel

"حفاظت از یوزپلنگ آسیایی یک اولویت ملی است."

Neutre

"یوزپلنگ در دشت‌های مرکزی ایران زندگی می‌کند."

Informel

"دیدی چقدر سریع رفت؟ مثل یوزپلنگ بود!"

Child friendly

"یوزپلنگ خال‌خالی ما خیلی تند می‌دود."

Argot

"طرف یوزپلنگه تو کارش! (He's a cheetah in his work - meaning very fast/efficient)"

Le savais-tu ?

The word 'Yuz' was actually used to describe hunting dogs and lynxes in some dialects before settling on the cheetah.

Guide de prononciation

UK /juːzpæˈlæŋ/
US /juzpəˈlæŋ/
The stress is usually on the last syllable: 'lang'.
Rime avec
Palang (leopard) Nahang (whale) Tofang (gun) Ahang (song) Farhang (culture) Sa-rang (star) Sharang (poison) Torang (citrus)
Erreurs fréquentes
  • Pronouncing 'yuz' as 'yaz'
  • Missing the 'g' at the end
  • Making the 'u' short like 'yuz' in 'buzz'

Niveau de difficulté

Lecture 3/5

Long word but phonetic and logical compound.

Écriture 4/5

Requires correctly connecting 'y-v-z-p-l-n-g'.

Expression orale 3/5

The 'z' and 'p' transition needs practice.

Écoute 2/5

Distinctive sound, hard to confuse with other words once learned.

Quoi apprendre ensuite

Prérequis

پلنگ (Leopard) گربه (Cat) سریع (Fast) حیوان (Animal) ایران (Iran)

Apprends ensuite

انقراض (Extinction) محیط زیست (Environment) پستاندار (Mammal) شکار (Hunt) زیستگاه (Habitat)

Avancé

تنوع زیستی (Biodiversity) زنجیره غذایی (Food chain) گونه‌های در خطر (Endangered species)

Grammaire à connaître

Ezafe construction with 'یوزپلنگ'

یوزپلنگِ ایران (Cheetah of Iran)

Comparative adjectives with 'sari'

یوزپلنگ سریع‌تر از اسب است.

Pluralization with '-ha'

یوزپلنگ‌ها در شب دیده نمی‌شوند.

Using 'ra' for specific objects

من آن یوزپلنگ را دیدم.

Compound noun structure

Yuz + Palang = Yuzpalang.

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Exemples par niveau

1

یوزپلنگ سریع است.

The cheetah is fast.

Simple subject + adjective.

2

من یوزپلنگ را دوست دارم.

I like the cheetah.

Direct object with 'ra'.

3

این یک یوزپلنگ است.

This is a cheetah.

Basic demonstrative sentence.

4

یوزپلنگ کجا زندگی می‌کند؟

Where does the cheetah live?

Interrogative sentence.

5

یوزپلنگ زرد و سیاه است.

The cheetah is yellow and black.

Descriptive adjectives.

6

او یک یوزپلنگ دید.

He/She saw a cheetah.

Past tense verb.

7

یوزپلنگ بزرگ است.

The cheetah is big.

Simple adjective.

8

دو یوزپلنگ در اینجا هستند.

Two cheetahs are here.

Plural with number.

1

یوزپلنگ از گربه بزرگ‌تر است.

The cheetah is bigger than the cat.

Comparative 'tar'.

2

یوزپلنگ می‌تواند خیلی تند بدود.

The cheetah can run very fast.

Modal verb 'tavanestan'.

3

غذای یوزپلنگ گوشت است.

The cheetah's food is meat.

Ezafe construction for possession.

4

یوزپلنگ در بیابان زندگی می‌کند.

The cheetah lives in the desert.

Prepositional phrase.

5

آیا یوزپلنگ خطرناک است؟

Is the cheetah dangerous?

Question form.

6

بچه‌ی یوزپلنگ خیلی زیباست.

The cheetah cub is very beautiful.

Contraction of 'ast' to 'st'.

7

یوزپلنگ‌ها درختان را دوست ندارند.

Cheetahs do not like trees.

Plural subject + negative verb.

8

ما در باغ‌وحش یوزپلنگ دیدیم.

We saw a cheetah in the zoo.

Past plural verb.

1

یوزپلنگ ایرانی در خطر انقراض است.

The Iranian cheetah is in danger of extinction.

Complex noun phrase.

2

عکس یوزپلنگ روی لباس تیم ملی است.

The cheetah's picture is on the national team's clothing.

Compound sentence.

3

مردم برای نجات یوزپلنگ پول جمع کردند.

People collected money to save the cheetah.

Purpose clause with 'baraye'.

4

زیستگاه یوزپلنگ باید محافظت شود.

The cheetah's habitat must be protected.

Passive voice 'shavad'.

5

او درباره‌ی زندگی یوزپلنگ‌ها تحقیق می‌کند.

He/She is researching the life of cheetahs.

Present progressive idea.

6

یوزپلنگ با سرعت شکار می‌کند.

The cheetah hunts with speed.

Adverbial phrase.

7

تعداد یوزپلنگ‌ها در ایران کم شده است.

The number of cheetahs in Iran has decreased.

Present perfect tense.

8

یوزپلنگ حیوانی بسیار باشکوه است.

The cheetah is a very magnificent animal.

Intensifier 'besyar'.

1

یوزپلنگ آسیایی تنها در ایران یافت می‌شود.

The Asiatic cheetah is found only in Iran.

Focus adverb 'tanha'.

2

حفاظت از یوزپلنگ نیازمند همکاری بین‌المللی است.

Protecting the cheetah requires international cooperation.

Gerund as subject.

3

یوزپلنگ با استفاده از خط اشک خود نور خورشید را کنترل می‌کند.

The cheetah controls sunlight using its tear marks.

Instrumental phrase 'ba estefade az'.

4

انقراض یوزپلنگ ضربه‌ی بزرگی به محیط زیست خواهد بود.

The extinction of the cheetah will be a huge blow to the environment.

Future tense 'khahad bud'.

5

بسیاری از مستندها به بررسی رفتارهای یوزپلنگ می‌پردازند.

Many documentaries examine cheetah behaviors.

Verb 'pardakhtan be'.

6

یوزپلنگ به دلیل ساختار بدنی‌اش سریع‌ترین است.

The cheetah is the fastest due to its body structure.

Causal phrase 'be dalil-e'.

7

جریمه‌ی شکار یوزپلنگ بسیار سنگین است.

The fine for hunting a cheetah is very heavy.

Legal context vocabulary.

8

یوزپلنگ‌ها معمولاً در سپیده‌دم یا غروب شکار می‌کنند.

Cheetahs usually hunt at dawn or dusk.

Temporal adverbs.

1

پیروز، یوزپلنگ معروف ایرانی، نماد امید یک ملت بود.

Pirouz, the famous Iranian cheetah, was a symbol of a nation's hope.

Appositive phrase.

2

تخریب زیستگاه‌ها عامل اصلی کاهش جمعیت یوزپلنگ است.

Habitat destruction is the main factor in the cheetah population decline.

Abstract noun subject.

3

یوزپلنگ در ادبیات کلاسیک فارسی مظهر چابکی است.

The cheetah is the manifestation of agility in classical Persian literature.

Formal register.

4

تلاش‌های حفاظتی برای جلوگیری از انقراض یوزپلنگ شدت یافته است.

Conservation efforts to prevent the cheetah's extinction have intensified.

Passive perfect tense.

5

یوزپلنگ‌ها نقش حیاتی در حفظ تعادل اکوسیستم ایفا می‌کنند.

Cheetahs play a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem's balance.

Idiomatic 'naghsh ifa kardan'.

6

تفاوت‌های ژنتیکی یوزپلنگ آسیایی و آفریقایی قابل توجه است.

The genetic differences between Asiatic and African cheetahs are significant.

Scientific comparison.

7

کمبود طعمه یکی از چالش‌های جدی پیش روی یوزپلنگ‌هاست.

Lack of prey is one of the serious challenges facing cheetahs.

Complex prepositional phrase.

8

یوزپلنگ ایرانی به بخشی از هویت ملی معاصر تبدیل شده است.

The Iranian cheetah has become part of the contemporary national identity.

Identity discourse.

1

بقا یا فنای یوزپلنگ ایرانی در گرو مدیریت صحیح منابع طبیعی است.

The survival or demise of the Iranian cheetah depends on the correct management of natural resources.

High-level 'dar gerov-e' idiom.

2

واکاوی علل ناکامی در تکثیر یوزپلنگ در اسارت ضروری است.

Analyzing the causes of failure in cheetah breeding in captivity is essential.

Academic nominalization.

3

یوزپلنگ، این گربه‌سان ظریف، میراثی است که باید به نسل‌های بعد بسپاریم.

The cheetah, this delicate feline, is a heritage we must pass to future generations.

Poetic/Rhetorical structure.

4

چالش‌های ژئوپلیتیک گاهی مانع از پروژه‌های بین‌المللی حفاظت از یوزپلنگ می‌شوند.

Geopolitical challenges sometimes hinder international cheetah conservation projects.

Political vocabulary.

5

در متون کهن، یوز را همراه همیشگی پادشاهان در صیدگاه‌ها توصیف کرده‌اند.

In ancient texts, the cheetah was described as the constant companion of kings in hunting grounds.

Historical perfect tense.

6

استراتژی‌های نوین حفاظتی بر مشارکت جوامع محلی در حفظ یوزپلنگ تاکید دارند.

Modern conservation strategies emphasize the involvement of local communities in cheetah preservation.

Policy-oriented language.

7

یوزپلنگ به مثابه استعاره‌ای از سرعت در جهان پرشتاب امروز به کار می‌رود.

The cheetah is used as a metaphor for speed in today's fast-paced world.

Philosophical metaphor.

8

انقراض یوزپلنگ نه تنها یک فاجعه زیست‌محیطی، بلکه یک خسران فرهنگی است.

The cheetah's extinction is not only an environmental disaster but also a cultural loss.

Correlative conjunctions.

Collocations courantes

یوزپلنگ ایرانی
در خطر انقراض
سرعت یوزپلنگ
زیستگاه یوزپلنگ
خط اشک یوزپلنگ
توله یوزپلنگ
حفاظت از یوزپلنگ
یوزپلنگ در اسارت
پوست یوزپلنگ
دویدن یوزپلنگ

Phrases Courantes

مثل یوزپلنگ

— Very fast. Used to describe people or cars.

او مثل یوزپلنگ می‌دود.

یوزهای ایرانی

— Nickname for the Iranian national football team.

یوزهای ایرانی برنده شدند.

تیزتر از یوزپلنگ

— Sharper/faster than a cheetah; extreme speed.

این کامپیوتر تیزتر از یوزپلنگ است.

نسل یوزپلنگ

— The lineage or generation of the cheetah.

نباید بگذاریم نسل یوزپلنگ منقرض شود.

پنجه‌ی یوزپلنگ

— The cheetah's paw; symbol of agility.

پنجه‌ی یوزپلنگ برای دویدن ساخته شده است.

غرور یوزپلنگ

— The pride of the cheetah; national pride.

یوزپلنگ غرور طبیعت ایران است.

نگاه یوزپلنگ

— A sharp, focused look.

او نگاه یوزپلنگ دارد.

دشت یوزپلنگ

— The plains where cheetahs roam.

در دشت یوزپلنگ، سکوت حاکم است.

صدای یوزپلنگ

— The unique chirping sound of a cheetah.

صدای یوزپلنگ شبیه پرنده است.

رد پای یوزپلنگ

— The footprint of a cheetah.

محیط‌بان رد پای یوزپلنگ را پیدا کرد.

Souvent confondu avec

یوزپلنگ vs پلنگ

Leopard. Stronger, climbs trees, has different spots (rosettes).

یوزپلنگ vs ببر

Tiger. Has stripes, much larger, lives in forests.

یوزپلنگ vs شیر

Lion. Has a mane (male), lives in prides, symbol of power.

Expressions idiomatiques

"یوزپلنگ در لباس میش"

— A fast predator disguised as something harmless (rare, variation of wolf in sheep's clothing).

مراقب باش، او یوزپلنگی در لباس میش است.

Informal
"با یوزپلنگ مسابقه دادن"

— To try to do the impossible or compete with someone much better.

تو می‌خواهی با او در ریاضی مسابقه بدهی؟ مثل این است که با یوزپلنگ مسابقه بدهی!

Colloquial
"خواب یوزپلنگ"

— A light, alert sleep.

او خواب یوزپلنگ دارد، سریع بیدار می‌شود.

Literary
"دل یوزپلنگ داشتن"

— To be extremely brave and fast in decision making.

برای این کار باید دل یوزپلنگ داشته باشی.

Poetic
"یوزپلنگ صحرا"

— A title given to a hero who is fast and elusive.

او یوزپلنگ صحرای جبهه‌ها بود.

Honorific
"چشم یوزپلنگ"

— Having very sharp vision.

او با چشم یوزپلنگ همه چیز را می‌بیند.

Neutral
"نفس یوزپلنگ"

— Incredible stamina for a short burst.

او در دو صد متر نفس یوزپلنگ دارد.

Sports
"یوزپلنگ زخمی"

— Someone who is dangerous because they have been hurt.

تیم ما الان مثل یک یوزپلنگ زخمی است.

Journalistic
"به سرعت یوزپلنگ"

— In the blink of an eye.

به سرعت یوزپلنگ از اینجا رفت.

Common
"یوزپلنگ‌آسا"

— Cheetah-like; doing something with great speed.

او یوزپلنگ‌آسا به سمت هدف حمله کرد.

Formal

Facile à confondre

یوزپلنگ vs پلنگ

They share the word 'palang'.

Cheetah is for speed, Leopard is for power. Cheetah has tear marks.

پلنگ در کوه است، یوزپلنگ در دشت.

یوزپلنگ vs یوز

It is the root word.

'Yuz' is poetic or archaic; 'Yuzpalang' is the standard modern name.

در شاهنامه از کلمه یوز استفاده شده است.

یوزپلنگ vs سیاه‌گوش

Both are wild cats in Iran.

Siyah-gush is the Caracal/Lynx, much smaller with tufted ears.

سیاه‌گوش با یوزپلنگ فرق دارد.

یوزپلنگ vs گربه وحشی

General category.

Yuzpalang is a specific big cat; 'gorbe vahshi' is a small wild cat.

یوزپلنگ یک گربه وحشی بزرگ است.

یوزپلنگ vs چیتا

English loan word.

Some young Iranians use 'Cheetah' (چیتا), but 'Yuzpalang' is the correct Persian word.

به جای چیتا بگوییم یوزپلنگ.

Structures de phrases

A1

[Subject] [Adjective] ast.

یوزپلنگ سریع است.

A2

[Subject] dar [Place] zendegi mikonad.

یوزپلنگ در بیابان زندگی می‌کند.

B1

[Subject] dar hale [Action] ast.

یوزپلنگ در حال دویدن است.

B2

Agar [Condition], [Subject] [Future Verb].

اگر کمک نکنیم، یوزپلنگ منقرض خواهد شد.

C1

Ba tavajoh be [Context], [Subject] [Verb].

با توجه به آمار، تعداد یوزپلنگ‌ها کم شده است.

C2

In mas'ale [Metaphor] ast.

این موضوع نمادی از سرنوشت یوزپلنگ ایرانی است.

General

Mesle [Subject] budan.

مثل یوزپلنگ بودن.

Formal

[Subject] ra bayad [Passive Verb].

یوزپلنگ را باید نجات داد.

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Verbes

Adjectifs

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Comment l'utiliser

frequency

High in specific contexts (nature, sports, national pride).

Erreurs courantes
  • Calling it a 'palang'. → Yuzpalang

    A leopard and a cheetah are different species.

  • Writing 'yuz' and 'palang' with a full space. → یوزپلنگ (one word)

    It is a single compound noun.

  • Pronouncing it as 'yaz-palang'. → Yooz-palang

    The vowel is 'vav', which sounds like 'oo'.

  • Using it for a tiger. → Babr

    Tigers have stripes; cheetahs have spots.

  • Thinking it lives in the jungle. → Desert/Plains

    In Iran, they live in arid, open areas, not jungles.

Astuces

The 'oo' Sound

Make sure to stretch the 'u' in 'yuz'. It sounds like 'you' but ending in 'z'.

Compound Logic

Remember 'Yuz' + 'Palang'. If you forget the word, think of a leopard that zooms!

National Pride

Using this word correctly shows you respect Iranian environmental issues.

Plurals

Use '-ha' for pluralizing animals. 'Yuzpalang-ha' is the correct form.

The 'G'

Don't forget the 'gaf' (گ) at the end. It's not 'yuzpalan'.

Tear Marks

Associate the 'khat-e ashk' (tear marks) specifically with the word 'Yuzpalang'.

Speed vs Power

Always associate 'Yuzpalang' with 'Sor'at' (speed).

Habitat

Associate it with 'Kavir' (desert) or 'Dasht' (plain).

Pirouz

Search for 'Pirouz cheetah' to see how the word was used in recent news.

The Zooming Panther

Yuz (Zoom) + Palang (Panther) = Zooming Panther.

Mémorise-le

Moyen mnémotechnique

Think of 'USE' (Yuz) a 'PLANK' (Palang) to run fast. You USE the PLANK to slide like a cheetah.

Association visuelle

Imagine a leopard (palang) with black tear marks running across a desert map of Iran.

Word Web

Speed Iran Spots Tear marks Endangered Cat Desert Football

Défi

Try to say 'Yuzpalang-e Irani' five times fast without stumbling.

Origine du mot

Derived from Middle Persian (Pahlavi) 'yōz' and 'palang'.

Sens originel : A leopard that hunts by chasing (as opposed to stalking).

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

Contexte culturel

Be sensitive to the fact that Iranians are very protective of this animal; avoid jokes about its extinction.

In English, 'cheetah' comes from Sanskrit 'chitraka' (spotted). The Persian 'Yuzpalang' focuses on its hunting nature.

Pirouz (The famous cub) Kushki and Delbar (Famous cheetahs in semi-captivity) The 2014 FIFA World Cup jersey.

Pratique dans la vie réelle

Contextes réels

Sports

  • حمله یوزپلنگ‌وار
  • یوزهای ایرانی در جام جهانی

Nature Documentaries

  • سلطان سرعت
  • حیات وحش ایران

Environmental Activism

  • کمپین نجات یوزپلنگ
  • زیستگاه‌های تخریب شده

Education

  • چرخه زندگی یوزپلنگ
  • ویژگی‌های گربه‌سانان

Art/Design

  • طرح یوزپلنگ
  • خال‌های یوزپلنگی

Amorces de conversation

"آیا می‌دانستی که یوزپلنگ آسیایی فقط در ایران پیدا می‌شود؟"

"به نظر تو چرا یوزپلنگ نماد تیم ملی فوتبال است؟"

"آخرین خبر درباره پیروز، یوزپلنگ ایرانی را شنیدی؟"

"اگر یک یوزپلنگ را در طبیعت ببینی، چه کار می‌کنی؟"

"چرا یوزپلنگ‌ها سریع‌تر از بقیه گربه‌سانان هستند؟"

Sujets d'écriture

درباره اهمیت نجات یوزپلنگ از انقراض بنویسید.

یک داستان کوتاه درباره دوستی یک انسان و یک یوزپلنگ بنویسید.

چرا سرعت در دنیای امروز مهم است؟ (با استفاده از استعاره یوزپلنگ)

توصیف کنید که یک یوزپلنگ در حال دویدن چه شکلی است.

اگر مسئول حفاظت از محیط زیست بودید، برای یوزپلنگ‌ها چه می‌کردید؟

Questions fréquentes

10 questions

No, a cheetah is 'yuzpalang' and a leopard is 'palang'. They are distinct animals with different physical traits and habitats.

They are very rare and live in central deserts like Turan and Naybandan, but you can see them in documentaries or zoos like Eram (rarely).

It is a compound word: Yuz (hunting) + Palang (leopard), describing its nature as a hunting cat.

No, but it is 'critically endangered', meaning there are very few left in the wild.

To raise awareness for the conservation of the Asiatic Cheetah and to symbolize speed and agility.

You say 'tule-ye yuzpalang' (توله یوزپلنگ).

Metaphorically, it means someone very fast, but primarily it refers to the animal.

They are called 'khat-e ashk' (خط اشک), meaning 'tear line'.

Yes, often as 'yuz', referring to cats used for hunting by kings.

It is 'yooz' with a long vowel sound.

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Write a sentence in Persian about the speed of a cheetah.

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Describe a cheetah's appearance in Persian.

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Why is the cheetah important to Iran? (Write in Persian)

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Write a short plea to save the cheetah.

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Compare a cheetah and a leopard in one sentence.

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Use the word 'Zistgah' and 'Yuzpalang' in a sentence.

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Use the idiom 'mesle yuzpalang' in a sentence.

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Describe the 'tear marks' of a cheetah.

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What do cheetahs eat?

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Where does the Asiatic cheetah live?

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Make a sentence with 'engheraz'.

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Write a sentence about the national football team's logo.

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Use 'tule' in a sentence about cheetahs.

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Describe the cheetah's tail.

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Write a formal sentence about wildlife management.

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Pronounce 'یوزپلنگ' correctly.

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Say 'The Iranian cheetah' in Persian.

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Tell a friend that the cheetah is fast.

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Say 'I want to see a cheetah' in Persian.

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Explain what 'Khat-e Ashk' is.

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Ask someone if they know about the cheetah's extinction.

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Say 'Cheetahs live in the desert'.

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Describe the color of a cheetah.

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Say 'Save the cheetah!'

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Compare the speed of a car and a cheetah.

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Say 'The cheetah is a national symbol'.

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Ask 'How many cheetahs are left?'

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Say 'The cheetah cub is cute'.

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Say 'I am a fan of the cheetahs' (football context).

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Explain that the cheetah is different from the leopard.

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Say 'Cheetahs have long tails'.

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Say 'Rangers protect the wildlife'.

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Say 'The cheetah is the king of speed'.

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Say 'We must not let them go extinct'.

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Say 'The cheetah runs in the plain'.

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Listen and write: 'یوزپلنگ ایرانی'

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Listen and write the number: 'سی یوزپلنگ'

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Listen: 'یوزپلنگ سریع می‌دود.' What is the animal doing?

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Listen: 'زیستگاه یوزپلنگ در خطر است.' What is in danger?

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Listen: 'پیروز نماد امید بود.' Who was the symbol of hope?

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Listen and write: 'خط اشک'

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Listen: 'یوزپلنگ خال‌خالی است.' Describe the skin.

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Listen and translate: 'Speed'

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Listen: 'توران کجاست؟' What is the question?

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Listen: 'یوزپلنگ گربه‌سان است.' What family is it in?

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Listen and write: 'انقراض'

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Listen: 'توله یوزپلنگ بازی می‌کند.' What is the cub doing?

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Listen: 'شکار ممنوع است.' What is forbidden?

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Listen: 'یوزپلنگ دمی بلند دارد.' What is long?

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Listen: 'حفاظت مهم است.' What is important?

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یوزپلنگ در دریا زندگی می‌کند.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : یوزپلنگ در بیابان زندگی می‌کند.

Cheetahs live in deserts, not the sea.

error correction

یوزپلنگ خیلی کند است.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : یوزپلنگ خیلی سریع است.

Cheetahs are fast, not slow.

error correction

پلنگ و یوزپلنگ یکی هستند.

Correct ! Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : پلنگ و یوزپلنگ متفاوت هستند.

Leopards and cheetahs are different animals.

error correction

یوزپلنگ گیاه می‌خورد.

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Cheetahs are carnivores.

error correction

پیروز یک پلنگ بود.

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Pirouz was a cheetah, not a leopard.

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