At the A1 level, you don't need to use 'Sa'eghe' yet. You should focus on simple weather words like 'Baran' (Rain) or 'Aftab' (Sun). However, you can remember that 'Sa'eghe' is a 'big light in the sky' during a storm. It is a noun. You might see it in picture books about nature. Just know that it is dangerous and happens when it rains a lot. You can say 'Sa'eghe big' (Sa'eghe-ye bozorg) even if your grammar isn't perfect yet. It is one of those words that sounds like what it is—strong and sudden.
At the A2 level, you can start to distinguish between different types of weather. You know 'Ra'd-o-bargh' means 'thunder and lightning'. 'Sa'eghe' is a more specific word for the lightning bolt itself. You can use it in simple sentences like 'Sa'eghe zad' (Lightning struck). You might hear this in news headlines on the radio. It is helpful to know this word if you go hiking in Iran, so you can understand signs that say 'Danger of Sa'eghe'. It's a step up from basic weather vocabulary.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'Sa'eghe' correctly in context. You understand that it's a formal and precise word. You can describe a storm using this word to add detail: 'The storm was so strong that several Sa'eghes hit the ground.' You also start to see this word in short stories and more detailed news reports. You should know the common verb 'barkhord kardan' (to strike/hit) that goes with it. This level is where you move from just knowing the word to using it to describe events clearly.
At the B2 level, you can use 'Sa'eghe' metaphorically. You might describe a sudden piece of news as a 'Sa'eghe' that shocked everyone. You are also comfortable with the word's appearance in scientific or environmental discussions, such as how lightning affects forests or power grids. You understand the difference between 'Sa'eghe' and its literary synonym 'Azarakhsh'. Your pronunciation should be clear, including the 'Ayn' in the middle. You can participate in a discussion about climate change and mention the increase in lightning strikes.
At the C1 level, you have a deep appreciation for the word 'Sa'eghe'. You recognize it in classical Persian poetry and understand the symbolic weight it carries—representing divine wrath, sudden enlightenment, or the fleeting nature of life. You can use the word in academic writing or professional presentations. You are familiar with compound phrases and idiomatic uses. You can discuss the etymology of the word (its Arabic roots) and how it compares to pure Persian alternatives like 'Azarakhsh' in different literary registers.
At the C2 level, you command the word 'Sa'eghe' with native-like precision. You can use it in highly nuanced ways, perhaps in a legal or technical report about 'force majeure' (havades-e gheyr-e moteraghebe) where a lightning strike is a specific cause. You can analyze its use in the Shahnameh or the works of Rumi, explaining how the imagery of 'Sa'eghe' serves the poet's philosophical goals. You can effortlessly switch between the scientific, poetic, and colloquial registers of this word and its synonyms without any hesitation.

صاعقه 30 सेकंड में

  • A formal Persian noun for a lightning strike or thunderbolt.
  • Specifically refers to the electrical discharge hitting an object or the ground.
  • Commonly used in weather reports, military names, and literary metaphors.
  • Distinct from 'Ra'd' (thunder) and 'Bargh' (general lightning flash).

The Persian word صاعقه (pronounced 'sā'eqeh') is a sophisticated and specific term used to describe one of nature's most powerful displays: a lightning strike or a thunderbolt. While everyday speakers might use the general term رعد و برق (ra'd-o-bargh) to describe a thunderstorm as a whole, صاعقه specifically refers to the high-voltage electrical discharge itself, particularly when it makes contact with the ground or an object. It is a noun of Arabic origin that has been fully integrated into Persian literature, science, and daily news reporting. When you hear this word, the speaker is usually emphasizing the intensity, danger, or the physical impact of the lightning rather than just the visual flash.

Scientific Context
In meteorology, it defines the discharge between a cloud and the earth. It is often used in weather warnings to alert the public about potential hazards to life and property.

دیروز صاعقه به درخت قدیمی پارک برخورد کرد و آن را سوزاند.

Translation: Yesterday, a lightning bolt struck the old tree in the park and burned it.

Beyond the physical realm, the word carries a metaphorical weight. Just as a lightning strike is sudden, unexpected, and transformative, صاعقه is used in Persian poetry and literature to describe sudden realizations, the overwhelming impact of love, or a swift and devastating military attack. It evokes a sense of awe and fear simultaneously. In modern Iranian military terminology, 'Sa'eghe' is also the name of a domestically produced fighter jet, chosen specifically to symbolize speed, power, and a strike from the heavens.

Literary Usage
Poets use this word to describe the 'fire of divine love' or the 'sword of a hero' that strikes the enemy with the speed of light.

نگاه او مانند صاعقه‌ای بر قلب من فرود آمد.

Translation: Her gaze descended upon my heart like a lightning bolt.

In everyday conversation, you might encounter this word when discussing safety during a hike or a camping trip. Iranians are very cautious about 'Sa'eghe' in the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges, where sudden storms are common. Using this word shows a higher level of Persian proficiency (B1/B2) compared to the more basic 'Ra'd-o-bargh'. It implies you understand the nuance between the phenomenon of a storm and the specific electrical event.

News Register
News anchors will say: 'تلفات ناشی از صاعقه' (Casualties resulting from lightning) to maintain a formal and precise tone.

سازمان هواشناسی درباره خطر صاعقه در ارتفاعات هشدار داد.

Finally, the word has a rhythmic quality in Persian, with the glottal stop 'q' (ق) followed by the soft 'h' (ه). It sounds sharp and sudden, much like the event it describes. Mastering its pronunciation and usage allows a learner to move from descriptive language to more technical and evocative expressions of natural power.

Using صاعقه correctly requires understanding its role as a subject or an object in a sentence, and which verbs naturally pair with it. The most common verb associated with a lightning strike is زدن (zadan - to strike/hit) or برخورد کردن (barkhord kardan - to collide/impact). In more formal contexts, you might see وقوع (voqu' - occurrence) used to describe the event taking place.

The 'Strike' Pattern
[Object] + [Subject: Sa'eghe] + [Verb: Zad]. Example: صاعقه به خانه زد (Lightning struck the house).

در طول طوفان دیشب، چندین صاعقه در آسمان دیده شد.

Translation: During last night's storm, several lightning bolts were seen in the sky.

When describing the intensity, you can use adjectives like شدید (shadid - intense) or مهیب (mahib - terrifying/awesome). For example, 'صاعقه‌ای مهیب' (a terrifying lightning strike). Because it is a count noun, you can use 'یک' (one) or pluralize it as 'صاعقه‌ها'. However, in general descriptions, it often appears in its singular form to represent the phenomenon.

In passive constructions, particularly in news reports, you might hear 'اصابت صاعقه' (isābat-e sā'eqeh), which means 'the hit of lightning'. This is very formal. For instance: 'اصابت صاعقه به دکل مخابراتی باعث قطع اینترنت شد' (The striking of lightning on the telecommunications tower caused the internet outage). This structure is essential for anyone reading Persian newspapers or watching the news.

Metaphorical Sentence
خبر مرگ او مثل یک صاعقه همه را شوکه کرد. (The news of his death shocked everyone like a lightning bolt.)

سیستم‌های حفاظتی برای جلوگیری از آسیب صاعقه طراحی شده‌اند.

Another important aspect is the cause-and-effect relationship. You will often use 'به دلیل' (due to) or 'بر اثر' (as a result of) with this word. 'بر اثر صاعقه، آتش‌سوزی بزرگی رخ داد' (As a result of lightning, a large fire occurred). This demonstrates how the word fits into complex sentences describing environmental events.

Pluralization
صاعقه‌های پی‌در‌پی آسمان تهران را روشن کردند. (Successive lightning bolts lit up the Tehran sky.)

To sound more native, practice using the word with the verb 'درخشیدن' (derakhshidan - to shine/flash) when focusing on the visual aspect, though 'زدن' remains the most common for the physical act. Remember that 'Sa'eghe' is a noun, so it can also be the object of a preposition: 'از ترس صاعقه' (from the fear of lightning).

You will encounter صاعقه in several distinct environments in Iran and Persian-speaking communities. The most frequent is the daily weather forecast on IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) or weather apps. Meteorologists use it to provide specific warnings to farmers, mountaineers, and pilots. If you are planning a trek in the Alborz mountains, you must look for this word in the forecast, as lightning strikes are a significant risk at high altitudes.

The Evening News
Reports on natural disasters: 'صاعقه در استان گیلان خسارات زیادی به بار آورد.' (Lightning in Gilan province caused much damage.)

کوهنوردان باید در هنگام صاعقه از قله‌ها فاصله بگیرند.

Context: Safety instructions for hikers.

In the military and aerospace sectors, 'Sa'eghe' is a household name because of the HESA Saeqeh, an Iranian fighter jet. This association makes the word very common in discussions about national defense and engineering. You will see it in headlines like 'پرواز موفقیت‌آمیز جنگنده صاعقه' (Successful flight of the Saeqeh fighter). This has given the word a modern, high-tech connotation alongside its ancient natural meaning.

Literature and classical Persian poetry are other major sources. Great poets like Rumi or Hafez might use the imagery of lightning to describe the 'lightning of the soul' or the sudden strike of divine inspiration. In these contexts, the word is often paired with 'خرمن' (kharman - harvest), as in 'صاعقه بر خرمن هستی' (lightning on the harvest of existence), symbolizing how worldly life can be wiped out in an instant by divine power.

Educational Content
In school textbooks, children learn about the physics of 'Sa'eghe' (static electricity in clouds) in their science (Olum) classes.

در کتاب علوم، ما درباره نحوه تشکیل صاعقه خواندیم.

Movies and documentaries also use the word frequently. A documentary about the wildlife of the Iranian plateau might feature a dramatic scene of a storm over the desert, with the narrator describing the 'Sa'eghe' hitting the sand. In essence, while 'Ra'd-o-bargh' is the word for the street, 'Sa'eghe' is the word for the screen, the book, and the laboratory.

One of the most frequent mistakes learners make is confusing صاعقه with its sibling components of a storm. Persian has distinct words for thunder, lightning (the flash), and the strike. Ra'd (رعد) is the sound (thunder), Bargh (برق) is the flash of light (lightning), and Sa'eghe (صاعقه) is the physical discharge that hits something. Using 'Ra'd' when you mean 'Sa'eghe' is like saying 'the sound hit the tree' in English.

Sound vs. Strike
Incorrect: رعد به زمین خورد (Thunder hit the ground). Correct: صاعقه به زمین خورد (Lightning hit the ground).

اشتباه: من صدای صاعقه را شنیدم. (I heard the lightning strike.)

Correction: While not technically 'wrong' if you heard the impact, usually you say 'صدای رعد' (sound of thunder).

Another mistake involves spelling and pronunciation. Because the word contains the letter 'Sad' (ص) and 'Ghayn' (ق), learners often misspell it with 'Sin' (س) or 'Ghaf' (غ). Remember that the 'S' sound comes from the 'Sad' of the Arabic root 'S-A-Q' (ص-ع-ق). Also, the 'Ayn' (ع) in the middle creates a slight catch in the throat for native speakers, though in casual Iranian Persian it sounds like a long 'A'.

Learners also struggle with the register. Using صاعقه in a very casual setting, like telling a friend 'look at the lightning!' might sound a bit overly dramatic or formal. In that case, 'Bargh' or 'Ra'd-o-bargh' is more natural. Use 'Sa'eghe' when the situation is serious or you are describing a specific hit.

Register Mismatch
Casual: نگاه کن، برق زد! (Look, it flashed!) vs. Formal: صاعقه‌ای در افق پدیدار شد. (A lightning bolt appeared on the horizon.)

او از صاعقه می‌ترسد. (He is afraid of lightning strikes.)

Finally, don't confuse 'Sa'eghe' with 'Atash-sazi' (fireworks) or 'Enfejar' (explosion), even though they all involve light and sound. 'Sa'eghe' is strictly atmospheric and electrical. By avoiding these common pitfalls, your Persian will sound much more precise and native-like.

While صاعقه is the most precise term for a lightning strike, Persian offers several alternatives depending on the context and the level of formality you wish to achieve. Understanding these nuances will help you choose the right word for every situation, from a scientific report to a romantic poem.

آذرخش (Azarakhsh)
This is a pure Persian (Pahlavi origin) synonym for Sa'eghe. It is highly literary and poetic. You will see it in classic literature or used as a grand name for businesses or military units. It sounds more 'epic' than Sa'eghe.

آسمان با نور آذرخش روشن شد.

Translation: The sky was lit by the light of the 'Azarakhsh'.

The most common everyday term is رعد و برق (Ra'd-o-bargh), which literally means 'Thunder and Lightning'. This is the 'go-to' phrase for 90% of conversations. If you say 'دیشب رعد و برق بود' (There was thunder and lightning last night), you are describing the whole storm experience. صاعقه is a subset of this.

برق (Bargh)
While 'Bargh' usually means electricity or a flash, in the context of weather, it refers to the visual flash of lightning. 'برق زد' means 'it lightninged' (the flash occurred).

In a technical or electrical engineering context, you might hear تخلیه الکتریکی (takhliye-ye elektriki), which means 'electrical discharge'. This is the term used in physics textbooks to explain what a 'Sa'eghe' actually is. If you use this in a normal conversation, you will sound like a scientist!

تندر (Tondar)
This is another pure Persian word for 'Thunder'. It is less common than 'Ra'd' but appears often in poetry and as a brand name (like the car Renault Logan, known as Tondar 90 in Iran).

صدای تندر از دور شنیده می‌شد.

Finally, the word الماسه (almas-e) is sometimes used in very specific dialects or older texts to describe a very bright, sharp flash, but it is rare. Stick to 'Sa'eghe' for precision, 'Azarakhsh' for beauty, and 'Ra'd-o-bargh' for daily life. Knowing these differences marks you as a sophisticated speaker who respects the layers of the Persian language.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

In the Quran, the word is used to describe divine punishment. In modern Persian, it has been stripped of its purely religious context and is the standard scientific term.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK sɒːˈɛke
US sɑːˈɛke
The stress is typically on the second syllable (e).
तुकबंदी
سابقه (Sabeghe) واقعه (Vaghe'e) جامعه (Jame'e) صایقه (Sayeghe - non-standard) ناحیه (Nahiye - partial) ثانیه (Saniye - partial) فاجعه (Faje'e) رابطه (Rabete - partial)
आम गलतियाँ
  • Pronouncing it as 'Sa-ke' (missing the Ayn).
  • Confusing the 'q' sound with 'k'.
  • Ignoring the soft 'h' at the end.
  • Pronouncing 'Sad' like a soft English 's' instead of a deeper Persian 's'.
  • Merging the 'a' and 'e' sounds into a single vowel.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 3/5

The word itself is easy to recognize once the letters are learned.

लिखना 4/5

The 'Ayn' and 'Ghayn' can be tricky for spelling.

बोलना 4/5

Requires correct pronunciation of the glottal stop and 'q'.

श्रवण 3/5

Clear sound, but can be confused with similar sounding words.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

باران آسمان نور صدا ترس

आगे सीखें

رعد طوفان هواشناسی الکتریسیته برخورد

उन्नत

آذرخش تندر تخلیه بار یونیزاسیون پلاسما

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

The suffix '-asa' (آسا) to create adjectives of resemblance.

صاعقه + آسا = صاعقه‌آسا (Lightning-like)

Using 'be' (به) with 'barkhord kardan' (برخورد کردن).

صاعقه به درخت برخورد کرد.

Noun compounding with 'gir' (گیر) from 'gereftan' (to catch).

صاعقه‌گیر (Lightning catcher/rod)

Past participle 'zade' (زده) for passive state.

صاعقه‌زده (One who has been struck by lightning)

The use of 'ba'es' (باعث) for causal relationships.

صاعقه باعث ترس شد.

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

1

صاعقه زیبا است.

Lightning is beautiful.

Simple Subject + Adjective structure.

2

من صاعقه را دیدم.

I saw the lightning.

Direct object with 'ra'.

3

صاعقه بزرگ است.

The lightning is big.

Basic descriptive sentence.

4

آیا صاعقه ترسناک است؟

Is lightning scary?

Question form using 'Aya'.

5

امروز صاعقه زد.

Lightning struck today.

Using 'zad' as a simple past verb.

6

صاعقه زرد است.

Lightning is yellow.

Color adjective usage.

7

باران و صاعقه.

Rain and lightning.

Conjunction 'va'.

8

صاعقه در آسمان.

Lightning in the sky.

Prepositional phrase 'dar'.

1

دیشب صاعقه به درخت زد.

Last night lightning struck the tree.

Time adverb + Subject + Prepositional Object + Verb.

2

صدای رعد بعد از صاعقه می‌آید.

The sound of thunder comes after the lightning.

Using 'ba'd az' (after).

3

ما از صاعقه می‌ترسیم.

We are afraid of lightning.

Verb 'tarsidan' with preposition 'az'.

4

صاعقه برق زیادی دارد.

Lightning has a lot of electricity.

Verb 'dashtan' (to have).

5

در کوهستان صاعقه خطرناک است.

In the mountains, lightning is dangerous.

Locational context.

6

آسمان با صاعقه روشن شد.

The sky was lit by lightning.

Passive-like structure with 'shodan'.

7

چند صاعقه در ابرها بود.

There were a few lightning bolts in the clouds.

Plurality with 'chand'.

8

صاعقه خیلی سریع است.

Lightning is very fast.

Adverb 'kheyli'.

1

صاعقه باعث آتش‌سوزی در جنگل شد.

Lightning caused a fire in the forest.

Causal structure 'ba'es-e ... shodan'.

2

هواشناسی درباره وقوع صاعقه هشدار داد.

The weather service warned about the occurrence of lightning.

Formal verb 'hoshdar dadan'.

3

هنگام صاعقه نباید زیر درخت ایستاد.

During lightning, one should not stand under a tree.

Modal verb 'nabayad' (should not).

4

صاعقه به دکل تلویزیون برخورد کرد.

Lightning struck the TV tower.

Compound verb 'barkhord kardan'.

5

شدت صاعقه باعث خرابی وسایل برقی شد.

The intensity of the lightning caused damage to electrical appliances.

Noun phrase as subject.

6

در بیابان، صاعقه‌ها بسیار دیدنی هستند.

In the desert, lightning strikes are very spectacular.

Adjective 'didani' (worth seeing).

7

او در حال عکاسی از صاعقه بود.

He was taking photos of the lightning.

Past progressive tense.

8

صاعقه ناگهان آسمان تاریک را شکافت.

Lightning suddenly split the dark sky.

Literary verb 'shekaftan'.

1

برخورد صاعقه به هواپیما معمولاً خطر جدی ندارد.

A lightning strike on an airplane usually doesn't pose a serious danger.

Complex subject phrase.

2

او مثل صاعقه از اتاق بیرون رفت.

He went out of the room like a lightning bolt (very fast).

Simile using 'mesl-e'.

3

برق‌گیرها ساختمان را در برابر صاعقه محافظت می‌کنند.

Lightning rods protect the building against lightning strikes.

Technical vocabulary 'bargh-gir'.

4

این خبر مثل صاعقه‌ای بر سرش فرود آمد.

This news descended on his head like a lightning bolt.

Metaphorical usage.

5

صاعقه می‌تواند دمایی بیشتر از سطح خورشید ایجاد کند.

Lightning can create a temperature higher than the surface of the sun.

Comparative structure.

6

تعداد صاعقه‌ها در این منطقه رو به افزایش است.

The number of lightning strikes in this area is on the rise.

Idiomatic 'ru be afzayesh'.

7

صاعقه در فرهنگ‌های باستان نماد قدرت خدایان بود.

Lightning was a symbol of the gods' power in ancient cultures.

Historical/Abstract context.

8

فیلم‌برداری از لحظه صاعقه به صبر زیادی نیاز دارد.

Filming the moment of a lightning strike requires a lot of patience.

Gerund-like subject 'film-bardari'.

1

تجلی حقیقت در دل او همچون صاعقه‌ای بود که تاریکی را زدود.

The manifestation of truth in his heart was like a lightning bolt that dispelled the darkness.

High literary register.

2

اصابت صاعقه به مخازن سوخت منجر به انفجار مهیبی شد.

The lightning strike on the fuel tanks led to a terrifying explosion.

Formal 'monjar be ... shodan'.

3

در اشعار کلاسیک، صاعقه غالباً با سوزاندن خرمن گناهان همراه است.

In classical poems, lightning is often associated with burning the harvest of sins.

Literary analysis context.

4

سیستم‌های راداری پیشرفته قادر به ردیابی مسیر صاعقه هستند.

Advanced radar systems are capable of tracking the path of lightning.

Technical/Scientific register.

5

او با صاعقه‌ی کلامش، تمام استدلال‌های حریف را نابود کرد.

With the lightning of his speech, he destroyed all of his opponent's arguments.

Metaphorical 'Sa'eghe-ye kalam'.

6

پدیده صاعقه ناشی از عدم توازن بار الکتریکی در اتمسفر است.

The phenomenon of lightning stems from an imbalance of electrical charge in the atmosphere.

Scientific definition.

7

صاعقه آسا به دشمن حمله کردند و پیروز شدند.

They attacked the enemy lightning-fast and were victorious.

Using '-asa' suffix to mean 'like'.

8

بررسی آماری نشان‌دهنده افزایش شدت صاعقه‌ها در دهه‌های اخیر است.

Statistical analysis shows an increase in the intensity of lightning strikes in recent decades.

Academic reporting style.

1

غرش رعد و درخشش صاعقه، هیبت بی‌پایان طبیعت را به رخ انسان می‌کشد.

The roar of thunder and the flash of lightning flaunt the endless awe of nature to mankind.

Highly sophisticated vocabulary ('heybat', 'be rokh keshidan').

2

در این رساله، نویسنده صاعقه را استعاره‌ای از خشم الهی در اساطیر می‌داند.

In this treatise, the author considers lightning a metaphor for divine wrath in mythology.

Analytical academic register.

3

تخلیه بار الکتریکی که ما آن را صاعقه می‌نامیم، فرآیندی پیچیده در فیزیک پلاسماست.

The electrical discharge that we call lightning is a complex process in plasma physics.

Advanced scientific terminology.

4

سیاست‌های جدید دولت همچون صاعقه‌ای در فضای آرام بازار شوک ایجاد کرد.

The government's new policies created a shock in the calm market atmosphere like a lightning bolt.

Political/Economic metaphor.

5

او چنان با صاعقه‌ی نگاهش بر من تاخت که گویی راه گریزی نبود.

He charged at me with the lightning of his gaze as if there were no way to escape.

Highly emotive literary style.

6

حفاظت از زیرساخت‌های حیاتی در برابر صاعقه‌های الکترومغناطیسی اولویت دارد.

Protecting critical infrastructure against electromagnetic lightning strikes is a priority.

Technical defense register.

7

صاعقه، این آذرخش آسمانی، از دیرباز الهام‌بخش هنرمندان بوده است.

Lightning, this celestial flash, has long been an inspiration for artists.

Appositive phrase ('in azarakhsh-e asemani').

8

درک دقیق مکانیزم صاعقه مستلزم دانش عمیق در الکترودینامیک است.

A precise understanding of the lightning mechanism requires deep knowledge in electrodynamics.

Abstract academic structure.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

اصابت صاعقه
برخورد صاعقه
صاعقه زدن
خطر صاعقه
صاعقه شدید
سیستم حفاظت از صاعقه
قربانی صاعقه
لحظه صاعقه
صاعقه مهیب
بر اثر صاعقه

सामान्य वाक्यांश

مثل صاعقه

— Very fast or very sudden.

او مثل صاعقه دوید.

صاعقه در آسمان صاف

— Something totally unexpected (Bolt from the blue).

این خبر مثل صاعقه‌ای در آسمان صاف بود.

دچار صاعقه شدن

— To be struck by lightning.

او در کوه دچار صاعقه شد.

برق صاعقه

— The flash of the lightning bolt.

برق صاعقه چشمم را زد.

صاعقه گیر

— Lightning rod.

ساختمان صاعقه گیر دارد.

رد صاعقه

— The path or mark left by lightning.

رد صاعقه روی زمین ماند.

صاعقه آسا

— Lightning-fast (adverb).

حمله صاعقه آسا انجام شد.

هراس از صاعقه

— Fear of lightning.

او هراس از صاعقه دارد.

تخلیه صاعقه

— The discharge of the lightning.

تخلیه صاعقه انرژی زیادی دارد.

شکارچی صاعقه

— Lightning chaser/photographer.

او یک شکارچی صاعقه است.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

صاعقه vs ساعقه

Spelling mistake. 'Sa'eghe' must start with 'Sad' (ص), not 'Sin' (س).

صاعقه vs رعد

Means 'thunder' (the sound). You hear 'Ra'd', but you see 'Sa'eghe'.

صاعقه vs برق

General word for electricity or a flash. 'Sa'eghe' is the specific strike.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"صاعقه بر خرمن کسی افتادن"

— To have one's entire life's work or possessions destroyed suddenly.

با ورشکستگی، صاعقه بر خرمن زندگی‌اش افتاد.

Literary
"مثل صاعقه درخشیدن"

— To become famous or successful very quickly and brilliantly.

او در مسابقات مثل صاعقه درخشید.

Neutral
"صاعقه زدن به قلب"

— To fall in love suddenly or feel a sharp emotional shock.

عشق مثل صاعقه به قلبش زد.

Poetic
"خبر صاعقه وار"

— Shocking, sudden news.

خبر صاعقه وار مرگ او همه را لرزاند.

Formal
"صاعقه خشم"

— Sudden, intense anger.

صاعقه خشم مدیر همه را ترساند.

Literary
"ضربت صاعقه"

— A swift, decisive blow.

با ضربت صاعقه دشمن را شکست دادند.

Military/Formal
"نگاه صاعقه بار"

— A piercing, intense gaze.

نگاه صاعقه بار او حقیقت را فاش کرد.

Poetic
"صاعقه وار رفتن"

— To leave extremely quickly.

او صاعقه وار از مجلس رفت.

Neutral
"خرمن سوز صاعقه"

— Something that destroys everything in its path.

جنگ، خرمن سوز صاعقه بود.

Literary
"صاعقه ای در تاریکی"

— A sudden moment of clarity or hope in a bad situation.

حرف او مثل صاعقه ای در تاریکی بود.

Poetic

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

صاعقه vs رعد

Both happen during storms.

'Ra'd' is auditory; 'Sa'eghe' is visual and physical.

صدای رعد بلند بود، اما صاعقه به زمین نخورد.

صاعقه vs باران

Often occur together.

'Baran' is liquid water; 'Sa'eghe' is electricity.

باران می‌بارید که صاعقه زد.

صاعقه vs طوفان

A storm contains lightning.

'Tufan' is the whole weather event; 'Sa'eghe' is one component.

در این طوفان صاعقه‌های زیادی وجود دارد.

صاعقه vs آذرخش

They mean the same thing.

'Azarakhsh' is pure Persian and more poetic; 'Sa'eghe' is standard and Arabic-rooted.

شاعر از واژه آذرخش استفاده کرد.

صاعقه vs انفجار

Both are loud and bright.

'Enfejar' is an explosion (chemical/mechanical); 'Sa'eghe' is natural electricity.

صدای صاعقه مثل انفجار بود.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

A1

این یک [Noun] است.

این یک صاعقه است.

A2

[Noun] [Adjective] است.

صاعقه خطرناک است.

B1

[Subject] به [Object] زد.

صاعقه به زمین زد.

B2

[Subject] باعث [Result] شد.

صاعقه باعث آتش‌سوزی شد.

C1

مثل [Noun]، [Verb].

مثل صاعقه، ناگهان ظاهر شد.

C2

در اثر وقوع [Noun]، [Event].

در اثر وقوع صاعقه، سیستم‌ها مختل شدند.

B1

من از [Noun] می‌ترسم.

من از صاعقه می‌ترسم.

B2

[Noun] در آسمان دیده شد.

صاعقه‌ای در آسمان دیده شد.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

صاعقه (Lightning bolt)
صاعقه‌گیر (Lightning rod)
صاعقه‌زدگی (State of being struck by lightning)

क्रिया

صاعقه زدن (To strike by lightning)

विशेषण

صاعقه‌آسا (Lightning-fast)
صاعقه‌زده (Struck by lightning)

संबंधित

رعد
برق
آذرخش
طوفان
ابر

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in weather contexts; rare in everyday casual social chat.

सामान्य गलतियाँ
  • Using 'Ra'd' for a strike. Using 'Sa'eghe'.

    Ra'd is sound; Sa'eghe is the physical bolt.

  • Spelling with 'Sin' (س). Spelling with 'Sad' (ص).

    The word is of Arabic origin and requires the letter 'Sad'.

  • Saying 'Sa'eghe shod'. Saying 'Sa'eghe zad'.

    Lightning 'strikes' (hits), it doesn't just 'become'.

  • Omitting the 'Ayn' in pronunciation. Pronouncing the glottal stop.

    Without the 'Ayn', it sounds like a different, non-existent word.

  • Confusing with 'Bargh' in casual talk. Using 'Bargh' for light, 'Sa'eghe' for impact.

    It's a matter of precision and register.

सुझाव

Verb Agreement

Even if several 'Sa'eghes' strike, you can sometimes use a singular verb if you are treating the storm as a single event, but plural is safer for specific strikes.

The Glottal Stop

The 'Ayn' (ع) in the middle is important. Practice saying 'Sa' then a tiny pause, then 'eghe'.

Synonym Choice

Use 'Ra'd-o-bargh' for general talk and 'Sa'eghe' for specific strikes to sound more like a native speaker.

Hiking Terms

If you see 'Khatar-e Sa'eghe' on a mountain sign, it means 'Danger of Lightning'. Take it seriously!

Spelling

Don't forget the 'h' (ه) at the end. It is silent but necessary for correct spelling.

Poetic Flair

To describe something very fast, use the adjective 'Sa'eghe-asa' (lightning-like).

News Keywords

In weather reports, listen for 'Ehtemal' (probability) followed by 'Sa'eghe'.

Military Context

Knowing that 'Sa'eghe' is a famous Iranian jet will help you understand many news headlines.

Metaphors

Use 'Sa'eghe' to describe a sudden, life-changing event in your writing to add drama.

Arabic Roots

If you know Arabic, the root is the same as 'Sā'iqah', which helps in memorization.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Imagine a 'Sack' (Sa-) of 'Egg's (-eg-) falling from the sky with a 'He' (-he) sound. A Sack-Egg-He strike!

दृश्य संबंध

Visualize a giant yellow 'S' (for Sa'eghe) cutting through a dark cloud and hitting a tree.

Word Web

Storm Electricity Fire Danger Sky Cloud Strike Light

चैलेंज

Try to say 'Sa'eghe' five times fast without losing the 'q' sound in the middle.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Arabic root S-A-Q (ص-ع-ق). In Arabic, 'sa'iqa' refers to a thunderbolt or a loud cry that causes fainting or death.

मूल अर्थ: A destructive bolt of fire from the sky or a stunning sound.

Semitic (Arabic) root adopted into Indo-European (Persian).

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No specific sensitivities, but be aware of its use in religious texts where it can imply divine punishment.

English speakers often just say 'lightning' for both the flash and the strike. In Persian, using 'Sa'eghe' specifically for the strike makes you sound more precise.

HESA Saeqeh (Fighter Jet) Poetry of Hafez (metaphorical use) Iranian Weather Channel (IRIB News)

असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें

वास्तविक संदर्भ

Weather Forecast

  • احتمال وقوع صاعقه
  • رگبار و صاعقه
  • هشدار صاعقه
  • توده هوای صاعقه‌زا

Hiking Safety

  • پناه گرفتن از صاعقه
  • دوری از اشیاء فلزی
  • خطر صاعقه در ارتفاعات
  • کمک‌های اولیه برای صاعقه‌زدگی

Military/Aviation

  • جنگنده صاعقه
  • پرواز در شرایط صاعقه
  • مقاومت بدنه در برابر صاعقه
  • رادار ردیابی صاعقه

Literature/Poetry

  • صاعقه عشق
  • صاعقه بر خرمن
  • درخشش صاعقه وار
  • صاعقه خشم الهی

General News

  • خسارات صاعقه
  • آتش‌سوزی ناشی از صاعقه
  • تلفات صاعقه
  • قطع برق بر اثر صاعقه

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"آیا تا به حال برخورد صاعقه را از نزدیک دیده‌ای؟ (Have you ever seen a lightning strike up close?)"

"در کشور شما صاعقه زیاد اتفاق می‌افتد؟ (Does lightning happen a lot in your country?)"

"وقتی صاعقه می‌زند، چه کار می‌کنی؟ (What do you do when lightning strikes?)"

"آیا از صدای رعد و برق و صاعقه می‌ترسی؟ (Are you afraid of the sound of thunder and lightning?)"

"به نظر تو صاعقه پدیده زیبایی است یا ترسناک؟ (In your opinion, is lightning a beautiful or scary phenomenon?)"

डायरी विषय

خاطره‌ای از یک طوفان بزرگ و صاعقه‌های مهیب بنویس. (Write a memory of a big storm and terrifying lightning strikes.)

اگر مثل صاعقه سریع بودی، به کجا سفر می‌کردی؟ (If you were fast like lightning, where would you travel?)

توصیف کن که آسمان در هنگام صاعقه چه شکلی می‌شود. (Describe what the sky looks like during a lightning strike.)

درباره اهمیت صاعقه در طبیعت و تولید نیتروژن برای خاک تحقیق کن و بنویس. (Research and write about the importance of lightning in nature and nitrogen production for soil.)

یک داستان کوتاه درباره کسی بنویس که از صاعقه قدرت‌های جادویی می‌گیرد. (Write a short story about someone who gets magic powers from lightning.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Bargh is a general term for light or electricity. Sa'eghe is the specific term for a lightning strike. In a storm, 'Bargh' is the flash you see in the clouds, while 'Sa'eghe' is the bolt that hits the ground.

It is called 'Sa'eghe-gir' (صاعقه‌گیر), which literally means 'lightning catcher'.

No, thunder is 'Ra'd' (رعد). However, people often say 'Ra'd-o-bargh' to refer to the whole phenomenon of thunder and lightning together.

Yes, it is more formal than 'Bargh'. You will find it in newspapers, scientific books, and formal weather reports.

While it is not a common human name, it is very common as a brand name or a name for military equipment like planes.

The most common verb is 'zadan' (to strike). You say 'Sa'eghe zad'.

Persian does not have grammatical gender, so it is neutral.

The plural is 'Sa'egheh-ha' (صاعقه‌ها).

It depends. If you are writing a poem or a very formal essay in pure Persian, use 'Azarakhsh'. For news or science, 'Sa'eghe' is more standard.

Almost always. Metaphorically, it can mean a sudden shock or a very fast movement.

खुद को परखो 180 सवाल

writing

Write a simple sentence: 'The lightning is big.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a sentence: 'I saw the lightning last night.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Explain why lightning is dangerous in one sentence.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Use 'Sa'eghe' in a metaphorical sentence about news.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a short paragraph about the role of 'Sa'eghe-gir' in modern architecture.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Lightning and rain.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Lightning struck the tree.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a weather warning about lightning.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Compare 'Sa'eghe' and 'Ra'd'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a poetic line using 'Azarakhsh'.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'I am afraid of lightning.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'The sky is bright with lightning.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a storm you remember.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write about the HESA Saeqeh plane.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Discuss the etymology of Sa'eghe.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Beautiful lightning.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write: 'Lightning strikes in summer.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

What happens if lightning hits a car?

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Describe a 'bolt from the blue' in Persian.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
writing

Write a scientific definition of lightning in Persian.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Lightning' in Persian.

Read this aloud:

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Lightning struck' in Persian.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Warn a friend about lightning: 'Be careful of the lightning!'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Explain the difference between Ra'd and Sa'eghe briefly.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Use 'Sa'eghe-asa' in a sentence about a sports car.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Big lightning' in Persian.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'I saw lightning in the sky.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Lightning hit the tree.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Talk about a storm you saw on the news.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Recite a metaphorical phrase using Sa'eghe.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Rain and lightning.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Ask: 'Are you afraid of lightning?'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'The sound of thunder came after the lightning.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Describe a lightning rod's purpose.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Discuss the physics of lightning briefly.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'Look! Lightning!'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'The sky is yellow.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'It was a terrifying lightning strike.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Say 'The news was like a lightning bolt.'

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
speaking

Use the word 'Azarakhsh' in a sentence.

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सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه زد.' What happened?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صدای صاعقه مهیب بود.' How was the lightning strike?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه به دکل خورد.' What was hit?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'او صاعقه وار فرار کرد.' How did he escape?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه و باران.' What are the two things mentioned?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'آسمان صاعقه دارد.' What is in the sky?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'خطر صاعقه در کوه.' Where is the danger?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'هواپیما و صاعقه.' What is the topic?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'آذرخش آسمان را شکافت.' What did the lightning do?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'تخلیه بار الکتریکی صاعقه.' What scientific process is mentioned?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه.' Repeat the word.

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'یک صاعقه.' How many?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه‌های زیاد.' How many?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه گیر کجاست؟' What is the person asking for?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
listening

Listen to: 'صاعقه خشم.' Is this weather?

सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:
सही! बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब:

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Perfect score!

संबंधित सामग्री

weather के और शब्द

عقب نشینی کردن

B1

पीछे हटना; मौसम के मोर्चे या प्रणाली के पीछे हटने के लिए। सेना को विवादित क्षेत्र से पीछे हटने के लिए मजबूर होना पड़ा। ठंडी हवा का मोर्चा दक्षिण की ओर पीछे हट गया।

عقب رفتن

B1

पीछे जाना या पीछे हटना; रिवर्स में जाना। क्रिया 'عقب رفتن' का अर्थ है पीछे की ओर बढ़ना, जैसे कार का रिवर्स होना, या किसी चीज़ का प्रगति या गुणवत्ता में पीछे हटना या गिरावट आना।

عرض جغرافیایی

B1

पृथ्वी के भूमध्य रेखा के उत्तर या दक्षिण में किसी स्थान की कोणीय दूरी।

آب شدن

B1

पिघलना। गर्मी के कारण ठोस से तरल में बदलना।

ابهام

B1

अस्पष्टता एक से अधिक व्याख्याओं के लिए खुले होने का गुण है।

ابرناکی

B1

The state or degree of being cloudy.

ابری شدن

B1

आसमान बादलों से ढक जाता है, जिससे वह ग्रे या गहरा दिखाई देता है। मौसम बादलों वाला हो जाता है।

ابریشمین

B1

रेशमी; बनावट या दिखने में रेशम जैसा। उसके रेशमी (abrishamin) बाल बहुत सुंदर हैं।

افق

B1

क्षितिज वह रेखा है जहाँ आकाश और पृथ्वी मिलते हुए प्रतीत होते हैं।

آفتاب سوختگی

B1

धूप से जलना (आफ़्ताब सुख़्तेगी) सूरज की अत्यधिक किरणों के संपर्क में आने से त्वचा में होने वाली सूजन है। यह लालिमा, दर्द और कभी-कभी फफोले के रूप में प्रकट होता है। इससे बचने के लिए धूप से बचाव महत्वपूर्ण है।

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