مواد
مواد 30 सेकंड में
- Mavad means ingredients, materials, or substances used to create something.
- It is the plural of 'maddeh' but often acts as a collective noun.
- Commonly used in cooking, construction, science, and legal contexts.
- Can also be a euphemism for narcotics (drugs) in certain social settings.
The Persian word مواد (pronounced 'mavād') is a versatile and essential noun that every learner must master. At its core, it refers to 'substances,' 'materials,' or 'ingredients.' It is the plural form of the word ماده (māddeh), meaning 'matter' or 'article,' but in modern Persian, مواد is frequently used as a collective noun to describe the physical components that make up an object or a mixture.
- Daily Utility
- In the kitchen, you will hear this word constantly. When following a recipe, the list of ingredients is referred to as مواد لازم (mavād-e lāzem), meaning 'necessary materials.' Whether you are baking bread or preparing a complex Persian stew like Ghormeh Sabzi, the مواد are the building blocks of your culinary creation.
- Industrial and Scientific Context
- Beyond the kitchen, the word scales up to industrial levels. مواد اولیه (mavād-e avvaliyeh) refers to 'raw materials' used in manufacturing, such as iron ore for steel or crude oil for plastics. In a laboratory setting, مواد شیمیایی (mavād-e shimiāyi) denotes chemical substances. This range from the domestic to the industrial makes it a high-frequency word in news reports and academic texts.
برای تهیه این کیک، تمام مواد را با هم مخلوط کنید.
Understanding the nuance of مواد also involves recognizing its use in legal and social contexts. In law, مواد refers to the 'articles' or 'clauses' of a constitution or a contract. For example, 'Article 5' would be ماده ۵, but when discussing the 'articles of the law' collectively, one uses مواد قانونی. Socially, however, there is a darker side to the word; مواد is often used as a shorthand for مواد مخدر (narcotics or drugs). If someone says 'he is involved with materials' in a hushed tone, they are likely referring to illicit substances.
کشور ما صادرکننده بزرگ مواد معدنی است.
- Abstract vs. Concrete
- While usually concrete (like flour or wood), مواد can be abstract in philosophical discussions. It represents the 'matter' that receives 'form' (صورت). This distinction is vital in classical Persian literature and philosophy, where the relationship between the physical مواد and the spiritual essence is a recurring theme.
In summary, whether you are reading a science textbook, a legal document, a cookbook, or a news report about the economy, مواد will appear. It is the fundamental word for the 'stuff' the world is made of. By mastering its various collocations, you unlock a significant portion of functional Persian vocabulary used in everyday life and professional environments alike.
Using مواد correctly requires an understanding of its role as a plural noun that often functions as a collective category. In Persian, the way you pair this word with adjectives and verbs determines its specific meaning in the sentence. Because it is the plural of ماده, it follows the rules for non-human plurals, which allows for some flexibility in verb agreement in informal registers.
- The 'Ezafe' Construction
- Most commonly, مواد is linked to a descriptive word using the Ezafe (the short 'e' sound). For example, موادِ غذایی (mavād-e ghazāyi) means 'foodstuffs' or 'food products.' Here, the Ezafe connects the substance to its type. Notice how the stress falls on the final syllable of the entire phrase.
قیمت مواد اولیه در بازار جهانی افزایش یافته است.
When describing the composition of an object, you might use the preposition از (from/of). For instance, 'This tool is made of high-quality materials' would be این ابزار از مواد باکیفیت ساخته شده است. This structure is essential for technical descriptions and quality assessments. It highlights the origin or the constituent parts of the item in question.
آیا تمام مواد لازم برای شام را خریدی؟
- Verb Pairings
- Common verbs used with مواد include ترکیب کردن (to combine), تهیه کردن (to prepare/procure), and مصرف کردن (to consume/use). In a scientific context, you might use تجزیه کردن (to decompose/analyze). Understanding these pairings helps you move from simple nouns to full, natural-sounding sentences.
دانشمندان در حال مطالعه بر روی مواد جدید هستند.
Finally, consider the use of مواد in negative contexts. To say something is 'free of certain substances,' you use بدونِ موادِ.... For example, بدون مواد نگهدارنده means 'without preservatives.' This is a phrase you will see on almost every food package in Iran. Mastering these patterns allows you to navigate daily life, from reading labels to discussing industrial trends with confidence.
The word مواد is ubiquitous in Iranian society, appearing in diverse environments from the high-tech laboratories of Tehran to the bustling vegetable markets of Isfahan. Because it covers everything from the physical matter of the universe to the ingredients in a stew, you will encounter it in several distinct 'soundscapes' of Persian life.
- The Domestic Soundscape
- In an Iranian home, the kitchen is where مواد lives. You'll hear a mother asking her child to check if they have the مواد لازم for a salad. On television, cooking shows are a prime place to hear this word. The host will often start by listing the مواد مورد نیاز (required materials), emphasizing the quality and freshness of each ingredient.
این شوینده حاوی مواد شیمیایی قوی است.
In the news and media, مواد takes on a more serious, macro-economic tone. News anchors frequently discuss the 'import of raw materials' (واردات مواد اولیه) or the 'price of petroleum materials' (مواد نفتی). Iran's economy is heavily tied to natural resources, so the word مواد is central to discussions about oil, gas, and minerals. You will hear it in every economic bulletin or political debate regarding the country's self-sufficiency.
پلیس مقادیر زیادی مواد مخدر کشف کرد.
- Educational and Professional Settings
- In schools and universities, مواد is a technical term. Students of 'Materials Science' (مهندسی مواد) use it to describe the properties of metals, polymers, and ceramics. In law school, students memorize the مواد قانونی (legal articles). In these contexts, the word is used with precision and formal pronunciation, often stripped of the colloquialisms found in the street.
Finally, you will see مواد on labels everywhere. From the back of a shampoo bottle listing its مواد تشکیلدهنده (constituent materials/ingredients) to the warning signs on a construction site regarding مواد خطرناک (dangerous materials). It is a word that bridges the gap between the mundane and the technical, making it an indispensable part of your Persian auditory and visual landscape.
While مواد is a common word, English speakers often stumble over its usage due to its plural nature and its specific collocations. Understanding these pitfalls will help you sound more like a native speaker and avoid potentially embarrassing misunderstandings.
- Plural vs. Singular Confusion
- A common mistake is using the singular ماده (māddeh) when you should use the plural مواد. In English, we often use 'material' as an uncountable noun (e.g., 'There is a lot of material'). In Persian, when referring to a collection of substances or ingredients, you almost always use the plural مواد. Saying ماده لازم برای کیک sounds like there is only one single ingredient, which is rarely the case.
اشتباه: من به دنبال ماده اولیه هستم.
Another frequent error involves the word وسایل (vasāyel), which means 'tools' or 'equipment.' Learners often confuse 'materials' with 'tools.' If you are building a house, the bricks and cement are مواد, but the hammer and saw are وسایل. Using مواد to refer to your laptop or your pen is incorrect; those are چیزها (things) or وسایل (tools/items).
درست: مواد لازم برای ساخت بتن چیست؟
- The 'Drug' Connotation
- As mentioned before, مواد is a euphemism for drugs. A mistake learners make is using the word too vaguely in social settings. If you say 'I need some materials' (من کمی مواد لازم دارم) without specifying what for (like 'for my project' or 'for the soup'), people might look at you suspiciously. Always provide context to avoid the narcotic connotation.
Lastly, pay attention to the pronunciation of the 'v' sound. Some learners pronounce it like a 'w' (mawād), but in standard Persian, it is a soft 'v' (mavād), similar to the 'v' in 'very.' Mispronouncing this can make the word hard to recognize for native speakers, especially in fast-paced conversations. Practice the 'v' sound to ensure your use of مواد is clear and professional.
To truly master Persian, you need to know when to use مواد and when a more specific synonym is appropriate. Persian has a rich vocabulary for 'parts' and 'pieces,' and choosing the right one depends on whether you are talking about a machine, a recipe, a chemical, or a philosophical concept.
- مواد vs. ترکیبات (Tarkibāt)
- مواد refers to the substances themselves, while ترکیبات refers to 'compounds' or 'combinations.' Use مواد for the list of things you need, and ترکیبات when discussing how those things have been chemically or physically combined. For example, the 'ingredients' on a medicine bottle are often labeled as ترکیبات.
- مواد vs. اجزاء (Ajzā)
- اجزاء (the plural of جزء) means 'components' or 'parts.' While مواد is for substances (like sand, water, or flour), اجزاء is for distinct parts of a whole (like the wheels of a car or the chapters of a book). You wouldn't call a car's engine 'mavad,' but you would call the steel it's made of 'mavad.'
این دارو از ترکیبات گیاهی ساخته شده است.
Another alternative is عناصر (Anāser), meaning 'elements.' This is used in chemistry (the periodic table) or metaphorically (the elements of a story). If you are talking about the fundamental building blocks of nature, عناصر is more precise than the general مواد. Similarly, کالا (Kālā) is used for 'goods' or 'commodities' in a commercial sense. While raw materials are مواد, the finished products for sale are کالا.
تمام اجزای این دستگاه باید بررسی شوند.
- Comparison Table
- مواد: Substances, ingredients, raw matter.
- وسایل: Tools, equipment, physical items.
- محتویات: Contents (e.g., of a box or a stomach).
- منابع: Resources (e.g., natural resources).
By expanding your vocabulary to include these alternatives, you can describe the world with much greater detail. Use مواد as your default for 'substances,' but reach for اجزاء, ترکیبات, or مصالح when the context demands more specificity. This level of precision is what separates an intermediate learner from a truly fluent speaker.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
While 'مواد' is technically plural, in modern Persian it is so commonly used as a collective noun that people often forget its singular form 'ماده' exists, except in legal or scientific contexts.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing the 'v' as a 'w' (mawād). Persian does not have a 'w' sound.
- Making the first 'a' too long. It should be short and crisp.
- Failing to lengthen the final 'ā' sound.
कठिनाई स्तर
The word is easy to recognize but its meaning changes significantly based on the context (food vs. law).
Requires knowledge of Ezafe constructions and specific collocations to use naturally.
Pronunciation is straightforward, but one must be careful of the 'drug' connotation.
Very common in news and daily life; easily identifiable once the 'v' sound is mastered.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Broken Plurals (جمع مکسر)
ماده (singular) becomes مواد (plural) by changing the internal structure of the word.
Ezafe Construction
موادِ (mavad-e) + adjective/noun to show relationship or description.
Non-Human Plural Verb Agreement
مواد سمی هستند (Formal) vs. مواد سمیه (Informal/Spoken).
Preposition 'Az' for Composition
ساخته شده از مواد... (Made of materials...).
Direct Object Marker 'Ra'
مواد را بخرید (Buy the ingredients).
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
مواد لازم برای سوپ چیست؟
What are the necessary ingredients for the soup?
Mavad-e lazam is a fixed phrase for 'ingredients'.
من مواد را از بازار خریدم.
I bought the ingredients from the market.
The direct object marker 'ra' is used after 'mavad'.
این مواد خیلی تازه هستند.
These ingredients are very fresh.
Plural verb 'hastand' matches the plural 'mavad'.
مواد را با هم مخلوط کن.
Mix the ingredients together.
Imperative form 'makhlut kon' is used for instructions.
آیا مواد قندی برای شما بد است؟
Are sugary substances bad for you?
Mavad-e ghandi refers to sugary items.
او مواد غذایی میفروشد.
He sells foodstuffs.
Mavad-e ghazayi is a common term for groceries.
این مواد بو ندارند.
These substances have no smell.
Negative verb 'na-darand' used with plural subject.
کدام مواد را نیاز داری؟
Which ingredients do you need?
Interrogative 'kodam' precedes the noun.
این میز از مواد چوبی ساخته شده است.
This table is made of wooden materials.
Passive construction 'sakhte shode ast'.
مواد شوینده را دور از دسترس کودکان قرار دهید.
Keep cleaning materials out of reach of children.
Mavad-e shoyandeh means detergents/cleaners.
ما به مواد اولیه برای کارخانه نیاز داریم.
We need raw materials for the factory.
Mavad-e avaliyeh is a key economic term.
این لباس از مواد طبیعی درست شده است.
This clothing is made from natural materials.
Mavad-e tabi'i refers to natural substances.
مواد پلاستیکی برای محیط زیست مضر هستند.
Plastic materials are harmful to the environment.
Adjective 'mozerr' (harmful) follows the noun.
او درباره مواد شیمیایی مطالعه میکند.
He is studying chemical substances.
Mavad-e shimiayi is the standard term for chemicals.
این مواد در آب حل میشوند.
These substances dissolve in water.
Verb 'hal shodan' means to dissolve.
لیست مواد لازم را بنویس.
Write the list of necessary materials.
Compound noun 'list-e mavad-e lazam'.
مواد مغذی در این میوه بسیار زیاد است.
The nutrients in this fruit are very high.
Mavad-e maghzi means nutrients.
دولت واردات مواد خام را تسهیل کرد.
The government facilitated the import of raw materials.
Mavad-e kham is a synonym for mavad-e avaliyeh.
این مواد سمی نباید وارد رودخانه شوند.
These toxic substances must not enter the river.
Modal verb 'nabayad' with passive 'vared shovan'.
او به دلیل حمل مواد مخدر دستگیر شد.
He was arrested for carrying narcotics.
Mavad-e mokhder is the formal term for illegal drugs.
مواد تشکیلدهنده این شامپو کاملاً گیاهی است.
The ingredients of this shampoo are entirely herbal.
Mavad-e tashkil-dahandeh means 'constituent ingredients'.
در ماده ۵ این قرارداد، شرایط فسخ ذکر شده است.
In Article 5 of this contract, the termination conditions are mentioned.
Note the use of singular 'maddeh' for a specific article.
دانشمندان مواد جدیدی برای باتریها اختراع کردهاند.
Scientists have invented new materials for batteries.
Present perfect 'ekhterā karde-and'.
استفاده از مواد نگهدارنده در غذاها رو به افزایش است.
The use of preservatives in food is on the rise.
Mavad-e negahdarandeh means preservatives.
مهندسی مواد یکی از رشتههای کلیدی در صنعت است.
Materials engineering is one of the key fields in industry.
Mohandesi-ye mavad is the academic term.
این مواد دارای خاصیت آهنربایی هستند.
These materials have magnetic properties.
Dārā-ye... hastand means 'possess... properties'.
بازیافت مواد پلاستیکی به حفظ محیط زیست کمک میکند.
Recycling plastic materials helps preserve the environment.
Bāzyāft means recycling.
مواد منفجره باید در شرایط خاصی نگهداری شوند.
Explosive materials must be kept in specific conditions.
Mavad-e monfajereh means explosives.
او در حال تحقیق بر روی مواد نانو است.
He is researching nanomaterials.
Mavad-e nano refers to nanomaterials.
این مواد در برابر حرارت بسیار مقاوم هستند.
These materials are very resistant to heat.
Moghavem (resistant) is used with 'dar barābar-e' (against).
ترکیب این دو ماده باعث واکنش شیمیایی میشود.
Combining these two substances causes a chemical reaction.
Singular 'maddeh' used here because there are exactly two.
مواد رادیواکتیو خطرات جدی برای سلامتی دارند.
Radioactive materials pose serious health risks.
Mavad-e rādio-aktiv is a direct loan translation.
فیلسوفان باستان درباره رابطه ماده و صورت بحث میکردند.
Ancient philosophers debated the relationship between matter and form.
Philosophical use of 'māddeh' (matter).
مواد قانونی باید به گونهای تفسیر شوند که عدالت اجرا شود.
Legal articles must be interpreted in a way that justice is served.
Mavad-e ghanuni refers to the body of legal clauses.
این پژوهش به بررسی مواد آلاینده در هوای تهران میپردازد.
This research examines the pollutants in Tehran's air.
Mavad-e ālayandeh means pollutants.
مواد اولیه این فرضیه بر اساس دادههای آماری است.
The 'raw materials' (basis) of this hypothesis are based on statistical data.
Metaphorical use of 'mavad-e avaliyeh'.
او در سخنرانی خود به مواد مختلف میثاق ملی اشاره کرد.
In his speech, he referred to various articles of the national covenant.
Mavad refers to constitutional or treaty articles.
تولید مواد بیولوژیک نیازمند استانداردهای بسیار بالایی است.
The production of biological materials requires very high standards.
Mavad-e biyolozhik refers to biological substances.
این هنرمند از مواد بازیافتی برای خلق آثارش استفاده میکند.
This artist uses recycled materials to create his works.
Mavad-e bāzyāfti means recycled materials.
مواد کانی موجود در این منطقه بسیار ارزشمند هستند.
The mineral substances present in this region are very valuable.
Mavad-e kāni is a formal term for minerals.
در متون عرفانی، ماده به عنوان پایینترین سطح تجلی شناخته میشود.
In mystical texts, matter is known as the lowest level of manifestation.
Metaphysical use of 'māddeh'.
مواد مندرج در این تفاهمنامه لازمالاجرا هستند.
The articles stipulated in this memorandum of understanding are binding.
Lāzem-ol-ejrā is a formal legal term for 'binding'.
تحلیل ساختاری مواد در مقیاس اتمی، افقهای جدیدی گشوده است.
Structural analysis of materials at the atomic scale has opened new horizons.
Tahlik-e sākhtāri refers to structural analysis.
او با ظرافت، مواد خام واقعیت را به هنر تبدیل میکند.
He delicately transforms the raw materials of reality into art.
Highly metaphorical and literary usage.
مواد مخدر صنعتی تهدیدی جدی برای ساختار جوامع مدرن هستند.
Synthetic drugs are a serious threat to the structure of modern societies.
Mavad-e mokhder-e san'ati refers to synthetic drugs.
بررسی تطبیقی مواد قانون مدنی ایران و فرانسه ضروری است.
A comparative study of the articles of the Iranian and French civil codes is necessary.
Barresi-ye tatbighi means comparative study.
مواد تشکیلدهنده هویت ملی، ریشه در تاریخ و فرهنگ دارند.
The constituent elements of national identity are rooted in history and culture.
Abstract use of 'mavad-e tashkil-dahandeh'.
این نظریه بر پایه مواد استدلالی محکمی بنا شده است.
This theory is built on a foundation of solid argumentative materials.
Mavad-e estedlāli refers to logical premises.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Vasāyel means tools or equipment (e.g., a hammer), while mavad means the substances (e.g., wood).
Mohtaviyāt refers to what is inside a container, while mavad refers to the substances themselves.
Manābe' means resources (like water or money), while mavad is specifically physical matter.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— Literally 'his materials are ready,' meaning someone has everything they need to succeed or start a task.
برای شروع پروژه، موادش جور است.
Informal— To look past the physical matter and see the essence (literary/mystical).
عارف از مواد گذشت و به معنا رسید.
Literary— Humorous way to say someone has all the traits needed to start an argument.
او تمام مواد لازم برای یک دعوای بزرگ را دارد.
Colloquial— To be overly focused on material possessions.
او در مواد غرق شده و معنویت را فراموش کرده است.
Formal/Moral— The basic ideas or information used to form a thought or theory.
این کتاب مواد خام فکری خوبی به ما میدهد.
Academic— Going through something article by article (usually a law or contract).
قرارداد را ماده به ماده بررسی کردیم.
Formal— Sober (in the context of drug addiction).
او دو سال است که بدون مواد زندگی میکند.
Informal— To pour or add ingredients (specifically in cooking).
حالا وقت آن است که مواد را داخل قابلمه بریزی.
Generalआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
It is the singular form of mavad.
Maddeh is used for one specific substance or one specific legal article. Mavad is used for a collection or category.
ماده ۱ قانون (Article 1 of the law).
Similar spelling and sound.
Medād means 'pencil'. Mavad means 'materials'.
من با مداد مینویسم (I write with a pencil).
Phonetic similarity for English speakers.
Mood is an English word for emotional state. Mavad is Persian for materials.
N/A
Similar visual structure.
Mored means 'case' or 'item'. Mavad means 'substance'.
در این مورد بحث کردیم (We discussed this case).
Similar sound.
Mow'ed means 'deadline' or 'appointed time'. Mavad means 'materials'.
موعد تحویل پروژه رسید (The project deadline arrived).
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
مواد لازم برای [غذا] چیست؟
مواد لازم برای سالاد چیست؟
این [چیز] از مواد [جنس] ساخته شده است.
این صندلی از مواد پلاستیکی ساخته شده است.
ما باید مصرف مواد [نوع] را کاهش دهیم.
ما باید مصرف مواد قندی را کاهش دهیم.
تحقیق درباره خواص مواد [نوع] اهمیت دارد.
تحقیق درباره خواص مواد نانو اهمیت دارد.
مواد مندرج در [سند] به شرح زیر است.
مواد مندرج در قرارداد به شرح زیر است.
تجلی معنا در کالبد مواد، هنر را میسازد.
The manifestation of meaning in the body of matter creates art.
او به اتهام قاچاق مواد [نوع] بازداشت شد.
او به اتهام قاچاق مواد مخدر بازداشت شد.
لیست مواد [نوع] را به من بده.
لیست مواد شوینده را به من بده.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Extremely high in both spoken and written Persian.
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Using 'mavad' for tools.
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Using 'vasayel'.
Learners often call a hammer or a computer 'mavad'. These are 'vasayel'. 'Mavad' is for the substance (wood, plastic).
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Using singular 'maddeh' for ingredients.
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Using plural 'mavad'.
Since a recipe has many ingredients, you must use the plural 'mavad'. Using 'maddeh' sounds like there is only one ingredient.
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Pronouncing it as 'mawād'.
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Pronouncing it as 'mavād'.
The 'w' sound is not native to Persian and can lead to confusion or a heavy foreign accent.
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Using 'mavad' for 'reading material'.
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Using 'matāleb' or 'ketāb'.
This is a direct translation error. 'Mavad' is only for physical substances or legal articles.
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Treating 'mavad' as singular in formal writing.
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Using plural verbs.
In formal Persian, plural subjects must have plural verbs. 'Mavad sammi ast' is wrong; it should be 'Mavad sammi hastand'.
सुझाव
Learn Collocations
Don't just learn 'mavad' alone. Learn it as part of phrases like 'mavad-e lazam' or 'mavad-e avaliyeh' to use it correctly in context.
Verb Agreement
Remember that in formal writing, 'mavad' requires a plural verb, but in spoken Persian, people often use a singular verb.
Context Matters
Be specific when using 'mavad' in social settings to avoid the 'drugs' connotation. Add 'ghazayi' for food or 'sakhtemani' for construction.
The 'V' Sound
Ensure your 'v' is distinct from 'w'. A 'w' sound might make the word unrecognizable to native speakers.
Label Spotting
Look for 'مواد' on the back of food or cosmetic products. It's a great way to see the word used in real life.
Legal Use
If you are writing a formal agreement, use 'maddeh' for specific points and 'mavad' for the articles as a whole.
Economic News
Listen for 'mavad' in news about oil and gas; it's central to Iran's economic vocabulary.
Matter/Mavad
Link the 'M' in Matter to the 'M' in Mavad. They are cousins in meaning and starting letter.
Cooking Shows
Watch Persian cooking videos on YouTube. You will hear 'mavad-e lazam' in the first 30 seconds of every video.
Warning Signs
Learn 'مواد خطرناک' (dangerous materials) so you can recognize warning signs on industrial sites.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'MA-VAD' as 'My-Ingredients'. Imagine you are in a kitchen saying 'MA (my) VAD (ingredients) are ready!'
दृश्य संबंध
Picture a scientist in a lab coat holding a beaker (substance) and a chef in a hat holding a bag of flour (ingredient). Both are labeled 'مواد'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to find three items in your room and name the 'مواد' they are made of in Persian (e.g., wood, plastic, metal).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The word 'مواد' is the Arabic 'broken plural' (jam' mukassar) of the word 'مادة' (māddah). It entered the Persian language through the significant influence of Arabic vocabulary after the Islamic conquest.
मूल अर्थ: In Arabic, the root m-d-d relates to extending, stretching, or providing. 'Māddah' originally referred to that which extends or provides the basis for something.
Semitic (Arabic) origin, integrated into Indo-European (Persian).सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Be extremely careful using 'مواد' alone in social settings. Without context, it can imply illegal drugs. Always add a descriptor like 'ghazayi' or 'lazam' to be safe.
In English, we distinguish between 'ingredients' (food), 'materials' (construction), and 'substances' (science). Persian uses 'مواد' for all three, which can feel overly broad to English speakers at first.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
In the Kitchen
- مواد لازم را آماده کن (Prepare the ingredients)
- مواد را مخلوط کن (Mix the ingredients)
- مواد تازه بخرید (Buy fresh ingredients)
- لیست مواد برای کیک (Ingredient list for the cake)
In a Factory
- تأمین مواد اولیه (Supplying raw materials)
- انبار مواد خام (Raw material warehouse)
- پردازش مواد (Material processing)
- کنترل کیفیت مواد (Material quality control)
In a Science Lab
- مواد شیمیایی خطرناک (Dangerous chemicals)
- ترکیب دو ماده (Combining two substances)
- تجزیه مواد (Decomposition of substances)
- خواص فیزیکی مواد (Physical properties of materials)
In a Courtroom
- طبق ماده ۱۰ قانون (According to Article 10 of the law)
- اصلاح مواد قانونی (Amending legal articles)
- نقض مواد قرارداد (Violating contract articles)
- مواد مندرج در اساسنامه (Articles stipulated in the statute)
Health and Nutrition
- مواد مغذی (Nutrients)
- مواد نگهدارنده (Preservatives)
- مواد معدنی (Minerals)
- مواد قندی (Sugary substances)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"مواد لازم برای پختن این غذای خوشمزه چیست؟ (What are the ingredients for this delicious food?)"
"آیا میدانید این محصول از چه موادی ساخته شده است؟ (Do you know what materials this product is made of?)"
"به نظر شما مواد اولیه در بازار گران شده است؟ (Do you think raw materials have become expensive in the market?)"
"کدام مواد مغذی برای بدن ما ضروریتر هستند؟ (Which nutrients are more essential for our body?)"
"آیا در این منطقه کارخانهای برای تولید مواد پلاستیکی وجود دارد؟ (Is there a factory for producing plastic materials in this area?)"
डायरी विषय
امروز چه مواد غذایی جدیدی را در بازار دیدید؟ درباره آنها بنویسید. (What new food ingredients did you see in the market today? Write about them.)
اگر بخواهید خانهای بسازید، از چه موادی استفاده میکنید؟ چرا؟ (If you wanted to build a house, what materials would you use? Why?)
درباره اهمیت بازیافت مواد پلاستیکی در زندگی مدرن تحقیق کنید و بنویسید. (Research and write about the importance of recycling plastic materials in modern life.)
یک دستور پخت غذا بنویسید و تمام مواد لازم را لیست کنید. (Write a recipe and list all the necessary ingredients.)
تأثیر قیمت مواد اولیه بر اقتصاد خانواده را بررسی کنید. (Examine the impact of raw material prices on family economics.)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, in informal Persian, 'mavad' is very commonly used as a shorthand for 'mavad-e mokhder' (narcotics). You should be careful with the context to avoid being misunderstood.
It is grammatically plural (the plural of 'maddeh'), but it is often used as a collective noun, similar to how 'ingredients' or 'materials' are used in English.
You can say either 'مواد اولیه' (mavād-e avvaliyeh) or 'مواد خام' (mavād-e kham). Both are very common in industrial and economic contexts.
'Mavad' refers to the substances or ingredients (like flour, steel, or chemicals). 'Vasayel' refers to tools, equipment, or items (like a spoon, a machine, or a car).
In a recipe, you will see the heading 'مواد لازم' (necessary ingredients) followed by a list of items like water, salt, and vegetables.
No, that is a literal translation from English that doesn't work in Persian. For reading material, use 'مطالب خواندنی' (matāleb-e khāndani).
It means 'Materials Engineering,' which is a popular academic field in Iranian universities focusing on the properties of matter.
No, Persian does not have a 'w' sound. The 'v' should be pronounced like the 'v' in 'victory' or 'very'.
These are 'legal articles' or 'clauses' in a law, contract, or constitution. Each individual article is a 'maddeh'.
The phrase is 'مواد سمی' (mavād-e sammi). You will often see this on warning labels.
खुद को परखो 200 सवाल
Write a sentence using 'مواد لازم' for a salad.
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Explain what 'مواد اولیه' means in your own words (in Persian).
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Write a warning about 'مواد سمی' (toxic substances).
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List four 'مواد غذایی' you usually buy.
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Write a sentence about 'مواد بازیافتی'.
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Describe a product and the 'مواد' it is made of.
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Write a formal sentence about 'مواد قانونی'.
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What are the 'مواد تشکیلدهنده' of a cake?
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Write a sentence about 'مواد مغذی' in vegetables.
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Discuss the dangers of 'مواد مخدر' in one sentence.
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Write a sentence using 'مواد شوینده'.
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Translate: 'Scientists are studying new materials.'
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Write a sentence about 'مواد معدنی' in Iran.
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Use 'مواد منفجره' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'مواد آلاینده' in big cities.
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Translate: 'The ingredients must be fresh.'
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Write a sentence about 'مواد نانو'.
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Use 'مواد نگهدارنده' in a sentence.
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Write a sentence about 'مواد خام'.
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Translate: 'Article 10 of the law.'
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Describe the ingredients of your favorite food using 'مواد لازم'.
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Talk about the materials used in your house.
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Explain why 'مواد اولیه' are important for a country.
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Discuss the dangers of 'مواد سمی' in the environment.
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Tell a short story about someone buying 'مواد لازم' for a party.
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Explain the difference between 'mavad' and 'vasayel'.
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Talk about 'مواد مغذی' in a healthy diet.
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Discuss the role of 'مواد قانونی' in a society.
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Describe 'مواد شوینده' you use at home.
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Talk about 'مواد بازیافتی' and their benefits.
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Explain 'مواد مخدر' and why they are harmful.
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Describe 'مواد شیمیایی' in a laboratory.
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Talk about 'مواد خام' that your country exports.
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Explain 'مواد نانو' to a child.
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Discuss 'مواد منفجره' and safety rules.
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Talk about 'مواد معدنی' found in the mountains.
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Describe the 'مواد تشکیلدهنده' of a mobile phone.
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Talk about 'مواد نگهدارنده' in fast food.
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Explain 'مواد آلاینده' and air pollution.
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Discuss 'مواد رادیواکتیو' and their uses.
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Listen and identify the word: 'مواد لازم برای این غذا گوشت و پیاز است.'
Listen and identify the word: 'کارخانه به مواد اولیه نیاز دارد.'
Listen and identify the word: 'پلیس مواد مخدر را پیدا کرد.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد شیمیایی را لمس نکنید.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد قانونی این پرونده روشن است.'
Listen and identify the word: 'این میوه مواد مغذی زیادی دارد.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد منفجره خطرناک هستند.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد شوینده در قفسه بالاست.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد خام نفتی صادر شد.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد بازیافتی را جدا کنید.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد نانو در صنعت کاربرد دارند.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد آلاینده هوا را کثیف میکنند.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد نگهدارنده در این آبمیوه نیست.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد معدنی از زمین استخراج میشوند.'
Listen and identify the word: 'مواد تشکیلدهنده دارو گیاهی است.'
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Summary
The word 'مواد' (mavad) is your go-to term for 'stuff' or 'ingredients.' Whether you are reading a recipe (مواد لازم) or talking about the economy (مواد اولیه), it refers to the building blocks of physical things. Example: 'مواد را مخلوط کن' (Mix the ingredients).
- Mavad means ingredients, materials, or substances used to create something.
- It is the plural of 'maddeh' but often acts as a collective noun.
- Commonly used in cooking, construction, science, and legal contexts.
- Can also be a euphemism for narcotics (drugs) in certain social settings.
Learn Collocations
Don't just learn 'mavad' alone. Learn it as part of phrases like 'mavad-e lazam' or 'mavad-e avaliyeh' to use it correctly in context.
Verb Agreement
Remember that in formal writing, 'mavad' requires a plural verb, but in spoken Persian, people often use a singular verb.
Context Matters
Be specific when using 'mavad' in social settings to avoid the 'drugs' connotation. Add 'ghazayi' for food or 'sakhtemani' for construction.
The 'V' Sound
Ensure your 'v' is distinct from 'w'. A 'w' sound might make the word unrecognizable to native speakers.
संबंधित सामग्री
यह शब्द अन्य भाषाओं में
संबंधित मुहावरे
general के और शब्द
عادتوار
C1As a matter of habit; habitually.
عادی
A1'عادی' शब्द का अर्थ 'सामान्य' या 'साधारण' है। उदाहरण: 'एक सामान्य दिन' (یک روز عادی)।
عافیت
B2कल्याण, कुशलता; स्वास्थ्य और सुरक्षा की स्थिति। छींकने के बाद अक्सर आशीर्वाद के रूप में उपयोग किया जाता है।
عاجل
B2अति आवश्यक; जिसे तत्काल ध्यान या कार्रवाई की आवश्यकता हो। जैसे: 'ताज़ा समाचार' या 'शीघ्र स्वस्थ होना' ।
عاقبت
C1परिणाम या अंत। 'عاقبت उसे सफलता मिली।' (अंततः उसे सफलता मिली।)
عاقل
A1बुद्धिमान, समझदार। वह व्यक्ति जो विवेकपूर्ण निर्णय लेता है।
عالمگیر
C1विश्वव्यापी या सार्वभौमिक; जो पूरी दुनिया में फैला हो।
عالی
A1फारसी में 'Aali' का अर्थ है 'उत्कृष्ट' या 'बहुत बढ़िया' ।
عام
B1'Am' शब्द का अर्थ है 'सामान्य' या 'सार्वजनिक' ।
اعم از
B2सहित; चाहे वह... या... (विकल्पों को पेश करने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है)।