خانگی
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- Khanegi is the essential Persian adjective for 'homemade', 'domestic', and 'household', derived from the word for home, 'khāne'.
- It is most commonly used to describe home-cooked food, pets (heyvane khanegi), and household appliances (lavazeme khanegi).
- Grammatically, it follows the noun it modifies using the Ezafe construction, like 'ghazaye khanegi' for home food.
- It differs from 'dakhili' (national domestic) and 'maskuni' (residential buildings), focusing specifically on the internal home environment.
The Persian word خانگی (pronounced 'khānegi') is a versatile adjective derived from the noun خانه (khāne), meaning 'house' or 'home'. By adding the suffix -gi, the noun transforms into an adjective that describes anything originating from, belonging to, or performed within the domestic sphere. In its most literal sense, it translates to 'homemade' or 'domestic'. However, its usage spans across various domains of life, from culinary arts to zoology and economics. For a Persian speaker, the word evokes a sense of warmth, quality, and personal touch, often contrasting with industrial or commercial alternatives. When you speak of food, it implies a lack of preservatives and a traditional preparation method. When applied to animals, it distinguishes a companion from a wild beast. Understanding this word is crucial because it touches upon the core of Iranian social life, which is deeply centered around the home and family gatherings.
- Grammatical Origin
- The word is formed by the root 'khāne' (home) and the suffix '-gi', which is used for nouns ending in a silent 'he' (ه) to form adjectives. This is a standard morphological process in Persian grammar.
من طعم غذاهای خانگی را به رستوران ترجیح میدهم.
Beyond food, this adjective is the standard term for describing household appliances. Items like refrigerators, washing machines, and blenders are grouped under the category of لوازم خانگی (lavāzem-e khānegi). This distinction is important in trade and daily shopping. Furthermore, in the context of animals, حیوان خانگی (heyvān-e khānegi) is the direct equivalent of 'pet'. This usage highlights the animal's status as a resident of the home rather than a creature of the wild. The word also extends to the professional realm with کسب و کار خانگی (kasb-o-kār-e khānegi), referring to home-based businesses or cottage industries, which are significant parts of the Iranian economy, especially regarding handicrafts like carpet weaving or small-scale food production.
نگهداری از حیوانات خانگی مسئولیت زیادی دارد.
- Cultural Nuance
- In Iranian culture, 'homemade' isn't just a description; it's a mark of hospitality and health. Offering 'ghazā-ye khānegi' to a guest is the highest form of respect.
این مربا کاملاً خانگی و بدون مواد افزودنی است.
او یک کسب و کار خانگی کوچک برای فروش نان دارد.
- Modern Usage
- Today, you often see this word on social media platforms like Instagram where many Iranians sell 'mahsulāt-e khānegi' (homemade products) ranging from pickles to knitted clothes.
بسیاری از مردم به دنبال درمانهای خانگی برای سرماخوردگی هستند.
Using خانگی correctly involves understanding its role as an attributive adjective. In Persian, adjectives typically follow the noun they modify, connected by the 'Ezafe' (a short vowel sound 'e' or 'ye'). For example, to say 'homemade cake', you combine 'keyk' (cake) and 'khānegi' to get keyk-e khānegi. This structure is consistent across almost all applications of the word. Whether you are discussing domestic duties, household items, or homemade goods, the syntactic placement remains stable. It is also important to note that 'khānegi' does not change based on the gender of the noun, as Persian lacks grammatical gender, nor does it typically pluralize when modifying a plural noun; instead, the noun itself carries the plural marker.
- Common Collocation: Appliances
- The phrase 'lavāzem-e khānegi' is ubiquitous in Iran. It covers everything from big-ticket items like ovens to smaller gadgets like juicers. If you enter a shopping mall, you will see signs for 'Forushgāh-e Lavāzem-e Khānegi' (Home Appliance Store).
قیمت لوازم خانگی در سال گذشته افزایش یافته است.
In the realm of education and daily chores, 'khānegi' appears in phrases like کار خانگی (kār-e khānegi). While 'homework' for school is often referred to as 'mashgh' or 'taklif', 'kār-e khānegi' specifically refers to housework or domestic chores like cleaning and laundry. This distinction is vital for clear communication. Furthermore, in medical or wellness contexts, darman-e khānegi (home remedy) is a popular term. Iranians have a long tradition of herbal medicine and 'grandma's cures', and you will often hear people suggesting a 'darman-e khānegi' for minor ailments before suggesting a doctor's visit. This reflects the deep trust in domestic knowledge over industrial or chemical solutions.
تقسیم کارهای خانگی بین اعضای خانواده منصفانه است.
- Describing Pets
- To describe a pet specifically, you use 'heyvān-e khānegi'. If you want to ask someone if they have a pet, you would say: 'Āyā heyvān-e khānegi dārid?'
گربه یکی از محبوبترین حیوانات خانگی در ایران است.
آموزش خانگی در برخی کشورها بسیار رایج است.
- Business Context
- For entrepreneurs, 'mashāghel-e khānegi' (home occupations) is a formal term used in government regulations to describe legal businesses run from a residence.
دولت از تولیدات خانگی حمایت میکند.
You will encounter خانگی in a multitude of everyday settings in Iran. One of the most common places is the local market or grocery store. Shopkeepers often display signs for ترشی خانگی (homemade pickles) or مربای خانگی (homemade jam) to attract customers who value traditional quality over mass-produced goods. These products are often perceived as being healthier and more authentic. If you are invited to an Iranian home, your host might proudly mention that the dessert is خانگی, which is a way of showing they have put extra effort and care into the meal for your arrival. This cultural emphasis on 'homemade' is a cornerstone of Persian hospitality (ta'arof and beyond).
- In Advertising
- Television and billboard advertisements frequently use this word. Whether it's a new brand of detergent or a high-tech refrigerator, the category 'lavāzem-e khānegi' is the standard industry label. You'll hear announcers saying 'Behtarin lavāzem-e khānegi barāye shomā' (The best home appliances for you).
تبلیغات تلویزیون پر از معرفی وسایل خانگی جدید است.
In the digital world, Persian-speaking social media is teeming with the word خانگی. Many women in Iran run successful businesses from their kitchens or workshops, using platforms like Instagram to sell everything from shirini-ye khānegi (homemade sweets) to ziwar-ālāt-e khānegi (homemade jewelry). The hashtag #خانگی is very active. Furthermore, in news reports or economic discussions, you will hear about mashāghel-e khānegi (home jobs) as a solution for unemployment or as a way to boost the local economy. This reflects the word's transition from a simple kitchen descriptor to a significant economic category.
او در اینستاگرام محصولات خانگی خود را میفروشد.
- In Schools
- Teachers might use 'khānegi' when discussing 'mutāle'e-ye khānegi' (home study) or projects that students need to complete at home. It emphasizes the location of the activity.
معلم از ما خواست یک آزمایش خانگی انجام دهیم.
آگاهیبخشی درباره خشونت خانگی بسیار مهم است.
- Traditional Medicine
- In 'Attāri' (traditional herbal shops), customers often ask for ingredients to make 'darmānhā-ye khānegi'.
مادربزرگم همیشه یک راهکار خانگی برای هر دردی داشت.
One of the most frequent errors for English speakers learning Persian is the confusion between خانگی (khānegi) and داخلی (dakhili). While both can be translated as 'domestic' in English, they are used in very different contexts. 'Khānegi' refers specifically to the home and household. In contrast, 'dakhili' refers to 'internal' or 'domestic' in a national or organizational sense. For example, 'domestic flights' are parvāzhā-ye dakhili, not 'khānegi'. Similarly, 'domestic policy' of a country is siyāsat-e dakhili. Using 'khānegi' in these instances would sound quite strange to a native speaker, as it would imply the flights or policies are happening inside someone's living room.
- Mistake: 'Khānegi' vs. 'Maskuni'
- Another common mix-up is with 'maskuni' (residential). 'Maskuni' is used to describe buildings, areas, or zones meant for living (e.g., 'manteqe-ye maskuni' - residential area). 'Khānegi' describes the things or activities within those homes. You wouldn't say 'apartmān-e khānegi' to mean a residential apartment; you would use 'maskuni'.
اشتباه: پرواز خانگی | درست: پرواز داخلی
A subtle mistake involves the word for 'homework'. In English, we say 'homework' for school assignments. In Persian, if you say kār-e khānegi, most people will think you are talking about chores like washing dishes or vacuuming. For school assignments, you should use taklif or mashgh. While 'kār-e khānegi' isn't grammatically wrong for homework, it is pragmatically ambiguous and usually defaults to 'housework'. Another error is forgetting the 'Ezafe' when connecting 'khānegi' to a noun. Since it's an adjective, it needs that linking vowel. Saying 'ghazā khānegi' instead of 'ghazā-ye khānegi' is a hallmark of a beginner's mistake.
اشتباه: منطقه خانگی | درست: منطقه مسکونی
- Confusion with 'Dasti'
- Sometimes learners use 'khānegi' when they mean 'handmade' (dasti). While many homemade things are handmade, 'dasti' is more specific to crafts or manual labor, while 'khānegi' is about the location of production.
اشتباه: صنایع خانگی (برای صنایع دستی) | درست: صنایع دستی
اشتباه: او یک خانگی است | درست: او خانهدار است
- Word Order
- In English, 'homemade' comes before the noun. In Persian, 'khānegi' comes after. Switching this is a common syntax error.
اشتباه: خانگی کیک | درست: کیک خانگی
To enrich your Persian vocabulary, it's helpful to know words that are related to خانگی but carry different shades of meaning. While 'khānegi' is the most general term for 'homemade' or 'domestic', other words might be more appropriate depending on what you are describing. For instance, if you want to emphasize that food was cooked specifically in a home kitchen (often implying a mother's or grandmother's touch), you might hear خانهپز (khāne-paz). This is a compound of 'khāne' (home) and the root of 'pokhtan' (to cook). It is very specific to food and carries a more emotive, nostalgic tone than the more clinical 'khānegi'.
- Comparison: Khānegi vs. Dasti
- Khānegi: Focuses on the location (the home). Used for food, appliances, pets.
- Dasti: Focuses on the method (by hand). Used for crafts, carpets, or manual tools.
فرش دستباف با وسایل خانگی متفاوت است.
Another alternative is محلی (mahalli), which means 'local'. While not identical to 'homemade', 'mahalli' is often used in similar contexts, such as panir-e mahalli (local cheese) or ghazā-ye mahalli (local/regional food). The difference is that 'mahalli' implies a geographic origin or a traditional regional style, whereas 'khānegi' implies a domestic, non-industrial production regardless of the region. For animals, an alternative to 'khānegi' is اهلی (ahli), which means 'tame' or 'domesticated'. While a pet is a 'heyvān-e khānegi', a farm animal like a cow is 'ahli' but not 'khānegi' (unless you keep it in your living room!).
این رستوران فقط غذاهای خانهپز سرو میکند.
- Comparison: Khānegi vs. Dakhili
- Khānegi: Domestic as in 'home-related'.
- Dakhili: Domestic as in 'internal' (national, political, or inside a container).
تولید داخلی شامل محصولات خانگی هم میشود.
او یک کتابخانه خانگی بزرگ دارد.
- Summary Table
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Word English Best For... Khānegi Homemade/Domestic General home use Khāne-paz Home-cooked Nostalgic food Dasti Handmade Crafts/Carpets Ahli Domesticated Tame animals
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The suffix '-gi' is used because 'khāne' ends in a silent 'h'. If it ended in a consonant, the suffix would just be '-i'.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k'.
- Making the 'a' sound too short like 'cat'.
- Putting the stress on the first syllable 'khā'.
- Omitting the 'g' sound in the suffix.
- Confusing the 'i' sound with a short 'e'.
कठिनाई स्तर
Easy to recognize once you know 'khāne'.
Need to remember the 'gi' suffix for nouns ending in 'h'.
Simple pronunciation with stress on the end.
Clearly audible in advertisements and daily talk.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Ezafe Construction
کیکِ خانگی (Keyk-e khanegi)
Adjective Suffix -gi
خانه -> خانگی (Khāne -> Khānegi)
Pluralizing Nouns with Adjectives
حیواناتِ خانگی (Heyvānāt-e khanegi)
Adjectives follow Nouns
وسایل خانگی (Vasāyel khanegi)
Vowel link 'ye' for Ezafe
مربایِ خانگی (Morbā-ye khanegi)
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
من یک حیوان خانگی دارم.
I have a pet.
Heyvane khanegi is the standard term for pet.
این کیک خانگی است.
This cake is homemade.
Khanegi follows the noun 'keyk' with an ezafe.
مادرم غذای خانگی درست میکند.
My mother makes home-cooked food.
Ghazaye khanegi uses 'ye' because ghaza ends in a vowel.
کارهای خانگی سخت هستند.
Housework is hard.
Kare khanegi refers to chores.
من مربای خانگی دوست دارم.
I like homemade jam.
Morbaye khanegi is a common phrase.
حیوان خانگی تو چیست؟
What is your pet?
Question form using 'chist'.
ما نان خانگی میخوریم.
We eat homemade bread.
Nane khanegi implies traditional baking.
این یک پنیر خانگی است.
This is a homemade cheese.
Panire khanegi is a staple in Iranian breakfast.
ما باید لوازم خانگی جدید بخریم.
We need to buy new home appliances.
Lavazeme khanegi is plural.
او یک کسب و کار خانگی دارد.
She has a home business.
Kasb-o-kare khanegi is a compound noun.
این شربت یک درمان خانگی است.
This syrup is a home remedy.
Darmane khanegi refers to traditional medicine.
آموزش خانگی برای بچهها خوب است.
Homeschooling is good for children.
Amuzeshe khanegi means homeschooling.
او شیرینیهای خانگی میفروشد.
She sells homemade sweets.
Shiriniha (plural) + ye + khanegi.
وسایل خانگی برقی گران هستند.
Electric home appliances are expensive.
Vasayele khanegi is another term for appliances.
من به محصولات خانگی اعتماد دارم.
I trust homemade products.
Mahsulate khanegi is a formal way to say home products.
آیا شما در خانه حیوان خانگی دارید؟
Do you have a pet at home?
Interrogative sentence.
بسیاری از زنان به مشاغل خانگی روی آوردهاند.
Many women have turned to home-based jobs.
Mashaghele khanegi is the plural of kasb-o-kar.
این دارو یک درمان خانگی قدیمی برای سرفه است.
This medicine is an old home remedy for coughs.
Ghadimi (old) is another adjective modifying the noun.
خشونت خانگی یک مشکل جدی اجتماعی است.
Domestic violence is a serious social problem.
Khoshunate khanegi is the standard term for domestic violence.
او در زمینه تعمیر لوازم خانگی تخصص دارد.
He specializes in repairing home appliances.
Tamire lavazeme khanegi (repair of...).
تولیدات خانگی به اقتصاد خانواده کمک میکند.
Home productions help the family economy.
Tolidate khanegi refers to items made at home for sale.
ما از مواد اولیه خانگی برای پخت کیک استفاده کردیم.
We used homemade raw materials for baking the cake.
Mavade avaliye-ye khanegi.
نگهداری از حیوان خانگی در آپارتمان دشوار است.
Keeping a pet in an apartment is difficult.
Gerund construction 'negahdari az'.
او همیشه به دنبال دستورالعملهای خانگی است.
She is always looking for homemade recipes.
Dasturalamal-haye khanegi.
دولت طرحهای جدیدی برای حمایت از کسب و کارهای خانگی دارد.
The government has new plans to support home businesses.
Tarh-haye jadid (new plans).
تقسیم ناعادلانه کارهای خانگی میتواند باعث تنش شود.
Unfair division of housework can cause tension.
Taghsime na-adelane (unfair division).
صنعت لوازم خانگی در ایران در حال رشد است.
The home appliance industry in Iran is growing.
San'ate lavazeme khanegi.
بسیاری از مردم ترجیح میدهند از شویندههای خانگی استفاده کنند.
Many people prefer to use homemade detergents.
Shuyande-haye khanegi.
او مقالهای درباره تاریخچه حیوانات خانگی نوشت.
She wrote an article about the history of pets.
Tarikhche (history).
تأثیر محیط خانگی بر یادگیری کودکان غیرقابل انکار است.
Mohite khanegi (home environment).
او به تولید انبوه محصولات خانگی فکر میکند.
He is thinking about the mass production of home products.
Tolid-e anboh (mass production).
استانداردهای ایمنی برای لوازم خانگی بسیار سختگیرانه است.
Safety standards for home appliances are very strict.
Estandard-haye imeni.
تحلیل جامعهشناختی کارهای خانگی نشاندهنده نابرابریهای جنسیتی است.
Sociological analysis of housework shows gender inequalities.
Tahlile jame'e-shenakhti (sociological analysis).
بازار محصولات خانگی در دههی اخیر به شدت رقابتی شده است.
The market for home products has become intensely competitive in the last decade.
Be sheddat reghabati (intensely competitive).
او در حال بررسی پیامدهای روانشناختی خشونت خانگی است.
He is investigating the psychological consequences of domestic violence.
Payamad-haye ravanshenakhti.
نوآوری در طراحی لوازم خانگی باعث کاهش مصرف انرژی شده است.
Innovation in the design of home appliances has led to reduced energy consumption.
No-avari (innovation).
ترویج مشاغل خانگی راهکاری برای توسعه پایدار روستایی است.
Promoting home-based jobs is a solution for sustainable rural development.
Tose'e-ye paydar (sustainable development).
او به مطالعهی تطبیقی قوانین مربوط به حیوانات خانگی پرداخت.
He engaged in a comparative study of laws related to pets.
Motale'e-ye tatbiqi (comparative study).
تأثیر متقابل اقتصاد خانگی و اقتصاد ملی بسیار پیچیده است.
The interaction between the household economy and the national economy is very complex.
Ta'asire motaghabel (mutual impact).
این اثر هنری بازنمایی فضای خانگی در دوران قاجار است.
This artwork is a representation of domestic space during the Qajar era.
Baz-namayi (representation).
واکاوی پدیدارشناختی مفهوم 'خانگی' در ادبیات معاصر ایران ضروری است.
A phenomenological investigation of the concept of 'domestic' in contemporary Iranian literature is essential.
Vakavi-ye padidar-shenakhti (phenomenological investigation).
سیاستگذاریهای کلان باید به ظرفیتهای نهفته در تولیدات خانگی توجه کنند.
Macro-level policies must pay attention to the latent capacities in home productions.
Siyasat-gozari-haye kalan (macro policies).
او به نقد واسازانه تقابل میان فضای خانگی و فضای عمومی پرداخت.
He engaged in a deconstructive critique of the opposition between domestic and public space.
Naghde vasazane (deconstructive critique).
تکامل ابزارهای خانگی بازتابی از تحولات تکنولوژیک جوامع بشری است.
The evolution of household tools is a reflection of the technological transformations of human societies.
Takamol (evolution).
حقوق بینالملل در حال تدوین چارچوبهایی برای حمایت از کارگران خانگی است.
International law is formulating frameworks for the protection of domestic workers.
Charchub-ha (frameworks).
تأثیرات زیستمحیطی پسماندهای خانگی نیازمند مدیریت هوشمندانه است.
The environmental impacts of household waste require smart management.
Pasmand-haye khanegi (household waste).
بازتعریف هویت در بستر فعالیتهای خانگی موضوع رساله اوست.
Redefining identity within the context of home activities is the subject of his thesis.
Baz-ta'rif (redefining).
پیچیدگیهای حقوقی مالکیت معنوی در مشاغل خانگی چالشبرانگیز است.
The legal complexities of intellectual property in home-based businesses are challenging.
Malekiyate ma'navi (intellectual property).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Dakhili means national domestic or internal, not home-related.
Maskuni refers to residential buildings or zones.
Ahli means domesticated/tame, used for farm animals too.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— Home-cooked food brings joy to life.
همیشه میگفت: غذای خانگی، صفای زندگی.
Proverbial— Housework is never-ending.
امان از این کارهای خانگی تمامنشدنی!
Informal— A pet is a friend for loneliness.
برای او، حیوان خانگی رفیق تنهایی بود.
Literary— The warmth of the home hearth/center.
او به دنبال گرمای کانون خانگی بود.
Poetic— Home business has blessings.
قدیمیها میگفتند کسب و کار خانگی برکت دارد.
Traditional— Home remedy, instant healing.
اعتقاد داشت درمان خانگی شفای فوری است.
Informal— Home kitchen (often used as a business name).
از آشپزخانه خانگی مریم غذا گرفتیم.
Commercialआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both translate to 'domestic' in English.
Khanegi is for the house; Dakhili is for the country or inside a container.
پرواز داخلی (Domestic flight) vs حیوان خانگی (Pet).
Both relate to living spaces.
Maskuni describes the building type; Khanegi describes things inside.
آپارتمان مسکونی (Residential apartment) vs وسایل خانگی (Home appliances).
Homemade things are often handmade.
Dasti focuses on the hand-making process; Khanegi focuses on the home location.
صنایع دستی (Handicrafts) vs مربای خانگی (Homemade jam).
Can mean local or native.
Bumi is about being native to a land; Khanegi is about being made in a house.
گیاه بومی (Native plant) vs نان خانگی (Homemade bread).
Used for animals.
Ahli means not wild; Khanegi means kept in a home as a pet.
اسب حیوان اهلی است (Horse is a tame animal) vs سگ حیوان خانگی است (Dog is a pet).
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
من [Noun] خانگی دارم.
من حیوان خانگی دارم.
این [Noun] خانگی است.
این کیک خانگی است.
او [Noun] خانگی میفروشد.
او شیرینی خانگی میفروشد.
[Noun] خانگی بهتر از [Noun] کارخانهای است.
غذای خانگی بهتر از غذای کارخانهای است.
دولت از [Noun] خانگی حمایت میکند.
دولت از مشاغل خانگی حمایت میکند.
[Noun] خانگی باعث [Noun] میشود.
تولیدات خانگی باعث اشتغال میشود.
تحقیق درباره [Noun] خانگی اهمیت دارد.
تحقیق درباره خشونت خانگی اهمیت دارد.
مفهوم [Noun] خانگی در حال تغییر است.
مفهوم فضای خانگی در حال تغییر است.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Extremely frequent in daily life, shopping, and social discussions.
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Parvaze khanegi
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Parvaze dakhili
Domestic flights use 'dakhili', not 'khanegi'.
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Ghazaye khanegi (without ezafe)
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Ghazaye khanegi
You must include the 'ye' sound to link the noun and adjective.
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Heyvane khanegi (for a lion)
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Heyvane vahshi
A lion is a wild animal, not a pet.
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Kare khanegi (for school homework)
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Mashgh / Taklif
'Kare khanegi' usually means housework like cleaning.
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Khanegi apartman
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Apartmane maskuni
Use 'maskuni' for residential buildings.
सुझाव
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the 'e' sound. It's 'keyk-e khanegi', not 'keyk khanegi'.
Expanding Home Words
Learn 'khāne' (home) first, then 'khanegi' (homemade) becomes easy to remember.
Homemade is Best
In Iran, saying something is 'khanegi' is a big compliment to the quality.
Pronunciation
Don't be afraid of the 'kh' sound. It's essential for this word.
Pets
Always use 'heyvane khanegi' to talk about your dog, cat, or bird.
Spelling
Remember the 'g' (گ) in the middle. It's not 'khanei'.
Appliance Stores
Look for the sign 'لوازم خانگی' when you need to buy a toaster or a fridge.
Remedies
'Darmane khanegi' is very popular for small sicknesses in Iran.
Home Jobs
The term 'mashaghele khanegi' is used for legal home businesses.
Khanegi vs Dakhili
Use 'khanegi' for home and 'dakhili' for the country.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Khāne' as 'Kahn' (like a cozy cabin) and 'gi' as 'gear'. 'Khānegi' is the 'Home-Gear' or things you make in your cabin.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a steaming pot of soup in a cozy house with a cat (heyvane khanegi) sitting nearby. The whole scene is 'khanegi'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to label five items in your house today using 'khanegi', such as 'ghazaye khanegi' or 'heyvane khanegi'.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the Middle Persian word 'khānag', which evolved into 'khāne' in Modern Persian. The suffix '-gi' is a productive adjectival suffix.
मूल अर्थ: Pertaining to the house or dwelling.
Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> Persianसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Be careful when using 'khoshunate khanegi' (domestic violence) as it is a sensitive social topic.
English speakers use 'homemade' for food, but 'domestic' or 'household' for other things. Persian uses 'khanegi' for all.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
In the Kitchen
- غذای خانگی
- مربای خانگی
- کیک خانگی
- ترشی خانگی
Shopping for Electronics
- لوازم خانگی
- وسایل خانگی
- ضمانت لوازم خانگی
- فروشگاه لوازم خانگی
Discussing Pets
- حیوان خانگی
- نگهداری حیوان خانگی
- غذای حیوان خانگی
- کلینیک حیوانات خانگی
Domestic Chores
- کارهای خانگی
- تقسیم کارهای خانگی
- نظافت خانگی
- مدیریت خانگی
Business and Economy
- کسب و کار خانگی
- مشاغل خانگی
- تولیدات خانگی
- اقتصاد خانگی
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"آیا شما در خانه حیوان خانگی دارید؟ (Do you have a pet at home?)"
"بهترین غذای خانگی که تا به حال خوردهاید چیست؟ (What is the best homemade food you've ever eaten?)"
"نظر شما درباره آموزش خانگی برای کودکان چیست؟ (What is your opinion on homeschooling for children?)"
"کدام لوازم خانگی برای شما ضروریتر است؟ (Which home appliance is more essential for you?)"
"آیا تا به حال سعی کردهاید یک کسب و کار خانگی راه بیندازید؟ (Have you ever tried to start a home business?)"
डायरी विषय
درباره حیوان خانگی مورد علاقه خود بنویسید. (Write about your favorite pet.)
تفاوت بین غذای رستوران و غذای خانگی را توصیف کنید. (Describe the difference between restaurant food and homemade food.)
یک روز از کارهای خانگی خود را گزارش دهید. (Report a day of your housework.)
چگونه محصولات خانگی میتوانند به محیط زیست کمک کنند؟ (How can homemade products help the environment?)
خاطرهای از یک درمان خانگی که مادربزرگتان انجام میداد بنویسید. (Write a memory of a home remedy your grandmother used to do.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is better to use 'taklif' or 'mashgh'. 'Kare khanegi' usually means housework like cleaning.
Yes, it is the most common and standard term in Persian.
No, the adjective remains 'khanegi'. Only the noun changes, e.g., 'ghaza-ha-ye khanegi'.
It refers to household appliances like fridges, stoves, and washing machines.
No, for flights you must use 'dakhili' (parvaze dakhili).
It is neutral and can be used in both formal writing and casual speech.
You say 'amuzeshe khanegi'.
You can say 'karkhane-i' (factory-made) or 'biruni' (from outside/restaurant).
No, the correct word is 'khanedar'.
It always comes after the noun in Persian.
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Write a sentence about your favorite pet using 'heyvane khanegi'.
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Translate: 'I like homemade food.'
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Write three examples of 'lavazeme khanegi'.
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Explain why 'ghazaye khanegi' is popular in Iran.
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Write a sentence using 'kasb-o-kare khanegi'.
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Translate: 'Domestic violence is a social problem.'
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Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about housework.
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Describe a 'darmane khanegi' you know.
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Translate: 'We need to buy new home appliances.'
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Write a sentence comparing 'khanegi' and 'karkhane-i' products.
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Translate: 'Homeschooling is common in some countries.'
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Write a sentence about 'shiriniye khanegi'.
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Translate: 'She sells her homemade products on Instagram.'
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Write a sentence about 'heyvane khanegi' and responsibility.
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Translate: 'The price of home appliances has increased.'
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Write a sentence about 'panire khanegi'.
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Translate: 'Dividing housework is fair.'
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Write a sentence about 'nane khanegi'.
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Translate: 'He is a technician for home appliances.'
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Write a sentence about 'tolidate khanegi'.
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Say 'I have a pet' in Persian.
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Ask 'Do you like homemade food?' in Persian.
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Pronounce 'Lavazeme Khanegi' correctly.
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Say 'This cake is homemade' in Persian.
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Describe your daily housework in three sentences.
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Say 'Home business is good' in Persian.
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Ask 'Where is the home appliance store?'
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Say 'I prefer homemade jam' in Persian.
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Say 'Homeschooling is interesting' in Persian.
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Ask 'Do you have any pets?'
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Say 'Homemade bread is warm' in Persian.
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Say 'We need a new washing machine' using 'lavazeme khanegi'.
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Say 'Domestic violence is a crime' in Persian.
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Say 'Homemade sweets are delicious' in Persian.
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Say 'I do my housework on Fridays' in Persian.
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Say 'The cat is a domestic animal' in Persian.
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Say 'Homemade products are natural' in Persian.
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Say 'He works in a home appliance shop' in Persian.
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Say 'Homemade cheese is my favorite' in Persian.
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Identify 'khanegi' in the sentence: 'Ghazaye khanegi salem ast.'
What is the speaker talking about? 'In heyvane khanegi niaz be ghaza darad.'
Translate the heard phrase: 'Lavazeme khanegi barghi.'
What task is mentioned? 'Kare khanegi ra anjam dadam.'
True or False: The speaker likes factory jam. 'Morbaye khanegi ra bishtar dust daram.'
Identify the word for 'home remedy' in: 'In yek darmane khanegi ghadimi ast.'
What is the topic? 'Siyasat-haye hemayat az mashaghele khanegi.'
Identify the adjective in: 'Keyke khanegi buye khubi darad.'
What is being sold? 'Shiriniye khanegi mifrusham.'
What is the social issue mentioned? 'Khoshunate khanegi bayad motevaghef shavad.'
What is the location? 'Dar mohite khanegi dars mikhanam.'
What is being bought? 'Lavazeme khanegi-ye jadid kharidim.'
What animal is it? 'In heyvane khanegi gashang ast.'
Is the bread fresh? 'Nane khanegi-ye dagh darim.'
What is the business? 'Kasb-o-kare khanegi-ye kuchak.'
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Summary
The word 'khanegi' (خانگی) is your go-to adjective for anything related to the home. Whether you're praising a host's 'shirini-ye khanegi' (homemade sweets) or shopping for 'lavāzem-e khānegi' (home appliances), this word is central to daily Persian life.
- Khanegi is the essential Persian adjective for 'homemade', 'domestic', and 'household', derived from the word for home, 'khāne'.
- It is most commonly used to describe home-cooked food, pets (heyvane khanegi), and household appliances (lavazeme khanegi).
- Grammatically, it follows the noun it modifies using the Ezafe construction, like 'ghazaye khanegi' for home food.
- It differs from 'dakhili' (national domestic) and 'maskuni' (residential buildings), focusing specifically on the internal home environment.
The Ezafe Rule
Always remember the 'e' sound. It's 'keyk-e khanegi', not 'keyk khanegi'.
Expanding Home Words
Learn 'khāne' (home) first, then 'khanegi' (homemade) becomes easy to remember.
Homemade is Best
In Iran, saying something is 'khanegi' is a big compliment to the quality.
Pronunciation
Don't be afraid of the 'kh' sound. It's essential for this word.
उदाहरण
نان خانگی همیشه طعم بهتری دارد.
संबंधित सामग्री
संबंधित मुहावरे
health के और शब्द
عارضه
B1एक चिकित्सा जटिलता या दुष्प्रभाव।
اعصاب
B1संवेदना और गति के आवेगों को प्रसारित करने वाले फाइबर या फाइबर के बंडल। (तंत्रिकाएं आपके शरीर के लिए महसूस करने और हिलने-डुलने के लिए आवश्यक हैं।)
عضلات
A2शरीर में ऊतक जो गति उत्पन्न करने के लिए सिकुड़ सकते हैं। मांसपेशियां शारीरिक शक्ति के लिए महत्वपूर्ण हैं।
عضله
A2मांसपेशी: शरीर का वह ऊतक जो गति की अनुमति देता है। हृदय की मांसपेशी जीवन के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है। तीव्र व्यायाम के दौरान मांसपेशियों का ध्यान रखना चाहिए।
عفونت
A2रोग पैदा करने वाले एजेंटों द्वारा जीव के शरीर के ऊतकों पर आक्रमण। 'उसे गले में संक्रमण है।'
علائم
A2बीमारी के लक्षण क्या हैं? (What are the symptoms of the illness?)
عمل
A1एक शल्य प्रक्रिया; एक ऑपरेशन। 'उसका ऑपरेशन सफल रहा' का अनुवाद 'उसका अमल (عمل) सफल रहा' होगा।
عمل جراحی
A2शल्य क्रिया। डॉक्टर ने कहा कि शल्य क्रिया सफल रही।
عموماً
B1आम तौर पर; सामान्यतः।
عمیقاً
B1Deeply; to a great extent or degree.