تختخواب
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- تختخواب means 'bed' in Persian, a compound of 'takht' (throne/platform) and 'khāb' (sleep).
- It refers to the physical furniture, whereas 'rakht-e-khāb' often refers to flexible bedding or floor mattresses.
- Used in neutral and formal contexts; 'takht' is the common informal shorthand for the same object.
- Essential vocabulary for describing home life, travel, health, and daily routines at the A2 level.
The word تختخواب (pronounced takht-e-khāb) is the standard Persian term for a 'bed.' Linguistically, it is a compound noun formed from two distinct parts: تخت (takht), which historically refers to a throne, a plank, or any raised platform, and خواب (khāb), which means sleep. Together, they literally translate to a 'sleeping platform.' In modern Iranian society, this word is used exactly like its English counterpart to describe the piece of furniture found in bedrooms. However, the cultural context of sleeping in Iran has a rich history that influences how this word is perceived. Historically, many Iranians slept on the floor using a traditional bedding set called رختخواب (rakht-e-khāb), which consists of a thin mattress (toshak), a quilt (lahāf), and a pillow (bālesh) that are rolled up and stored during the day. As urban living and Western-style furniture became the norm in the 20th century, the تختخواب became a staple in modern homes. When you use this word, you are specifically referring to the frame and mattress combination, not just the act of sleeping. It is used in daily conversations, furniture shopping, hotel bookings, and medical contexts.
- Furniture Classification
- In the hierarchy of household items, the تختخواب is considered a primary piece of furniture (asāsi-ye manzel), often being the centerpiece of the bedroom (otāq-e khāb).
من باید برای اتاق جدیدم یک تختخواب دو نفره بخرم.
The word carries a sense of comfort and privacy. In Iranian culture, the bedroom is a very private space, and the bed is the most personal item within it. When discussing sleep quality, people might mention the firmness of the تختخواب or the quality of its mattress. In literature and cinema, the bed often serves as a symbol of rest, illness, or intimacy. Understanding this word also requires understanding its components; for instance, 'takht' is also used for 'throne' (Takht-e Jamshid - Persepolis), which gives the word a subtle historical weight, suggesting a raised, elevated place of importance. Whether you are talking about a bunk bed (تختخواب دوطبقه) or a sofa bed (تختخوابشو), this root remains constant.
Using تختخواب correctly involves understanding its role as a noun and how it interacts with verbs like 'to buy,' 'to lie down,' or 'to sleep.' Because it is a compound noun, the 'e' sound (ezāfe) between 'takht' and 'khāb' is crucial for correct pronunciation, though in written Persian, it is usually not marked. When you want to say 'on the bed,' you use the preposition روی (ru-ye). For example, 'روی تختخواب دراز بکش' (Lie down on the bed). It is also important to note that when referring to the bed as a concept of going to sleep, Iranians might use the shorter 'takht' or the broader 'rakht-e-khāb.' However, for the physical object, تختخواب is the most formal and precise term. It can be modified by various adjectives to describe size, material, or comfort level.
- Common Verbs
- Commonly paired with 'kharidan' (to buy), 'morattab kardan' (to make/tidy), and 'andākhtan' (to set up).
او هر صبح بعد از بیدار شدن، تختخوابش را مرتب میکند.
In plural forms, you add the suffix -hā to get تختخوابها. If you are in a furniture store, you might ask, 'In تختخوابها az che chubi hastand?' (What wood are these beds made of?). In more poetic or archaic contexts, you might encounter just 'takht,' but in 21st-century Tehran, 'takht-e-khāb' is the standard. It's also worth noting the word تختخوابشو, which is a compound meaning 'that which becomes a bed,' used for sofa-beds. This demonstrates the versatility of the word in creating new household terminology.
You will encounter the word تختخواب in a variety of real-life scenarios in Iran and Persian-speaking communities. One of the most common places is in retail environments. If you walk through the furniture districts of Tehran, such as Yaftabad or Delavar, you will see signs advertising 'S سرویس تختخواب' (Bed sets). Salespeople will use this word to describe different models, sizes (single vs. double), and designs. Another frequent context is the travel and hospitality industry. When booking a room in a 'mehmānpazir' (guesthouse) or a luxury hotel, the receptionist will describe the room by the number and type of beds: 'In otāq do tā تختخواب dārad' (This room has two beds). In medical settings, a hospital bed is referred to as تخت بیمارستان, though تختخواب is still understood. In domestic life, parents use it with children: 'Boro ruye تختخوابت bekhāb' (Go sleep on your bed).
هتل ما اتاقهایی با تختخوابهای بسیار راحت دارد.
Furthermore, in the world of interior design and lifestyle magazines, تختخواب is discussed in terms of aesthetics and ergonomics. You might hear it in podcasts about sleep hygiene or health, where experts discuss the importance of a good 'takht-e-khāb' for spinal health. In literature, it often appears in descriptions of a character's sanctuary or home life. Because it is a basic noun, its frequency is high, and its register remains neutral-to-formal, making it safe to use in almost any situation where a bed is being discussed. Even in informal settings, while 'takht' is common, 'takht-e-khāb' is never out of place and sounds perfectly natural.
For English speakers learning Persian, a common mistake is confusing تختخواب (the furniture) with the act of sleeping itself, which is خواب (khāb) or خوابیدن (khābidan). You cannot say 'I am in the sleep' when you mean 'I am in bed.' Another nuance is the distinction between تختخواب and رختخواب. While they look and sound similar, رختخواب (rakht-e-khāb) refers specifically to the bedding materials (sheets, blankets, floor mattresses) rather than the wooden or metal frame of a bed. Using 'takht-e-khāb' when you are referring to a traditional floor-mat used in a village home might sound slightly odd to a native speaker, as that is more accurately a 'rakht-e-khāb' or 'toshak.'
- Mistake: Takht vs. Takht-e-khāb
- Using 'takht' alone is common, but remember that 'takht' also means 'flat' or 'board.' In a woodworking shop, if you ask for a 'takht,' they might give you a plank of wood instead of a bed!
Additionally, learners often struggle with the preposition. In English, we say 'in bed,' but in Persian, the most common way to express this is توی تختخواب (tu-ye takht-e-khāb) or روی تختخواب (ru-ye takht-e-khāb), meaning 'inside' or 'on' the bed. Mixing these up with 'at' or other prepositions can lead to confusion. Finally, be careful with the word تخته (takhte), which means 'board' or 'blackboard.' It sounds very similar to 'takht' but has a completely different meaning.
While تختخواب is the most common term, several other words are related to the concept of a bed or sleeping area. Understanding these can help you sound more like a native speaker and better describe specific situations. The most common alternative is the shortened تخت (takht). In a casual home setting, no one says 'I'm going to my takht-e-khāb'; they just say 'Miram ruye takht' (I'm going on the bed). Then there is رختخواب (rakht-e-khāb), which we've mentioned refers to bedding. If someone says 'rakht-e-khābam rā pahn kardam' (I spread my bedding), it implies they are sleeping on the floor in the traditional style.
- Comparison: Bed vs. Mattress
- تختخواب: The whole furniture unit.
تشک (Toshak): Just the mattress. You buy a toshak to put on your takht-e-khāb.
برای مهمانها، رختخواب اضافی در کمد داریم.
Other related terms include گهواره (gahvāre) for a cradle or crib, and تخت سفری (takht-e safari) for a camping cot or travel bed. In a more formal or literary sense, بستر (bastar) is used to mean 'bed' or 'couch,' often in the context of illness (bastar-e bimāri) or a riverbed. خوابگاه (khābgāh) refers to a dormitory or a place of sleep. Knowing these distinctions allows you to choose the word that best fits the physical object and the social context you are in.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
The word 'Takht' is the same word used for 'throne' (like Takht-e Jamshid). This suggests that in ancient times, elevated sleeping or sitting areas were a sign of status, as common people slept on the ground.
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Omitting the 'e' (ezāfe) and saying 'takht-khāb'.
- Pronouncing 'kh' as a simple 'k' or 'h'.
- Shortening the long 'ā' in 'khāb' to a short 'a' like in 'cat'.
- Stressing the first syllable instead of the last.
- Confusing the 't' at the end of 'takht' with a soft 'd'.
कठिनाई स्तर
Easy to recognize due to its compound nature and common letters.
Requires remembering the 'kh' (خ) and 't' (ت) placement.
The ezāfe connection is the only minor hurdle.
Very distinct sound, unlikely to be confused with other common words.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Compound Nouns with Ezāfe
تختِخواب (Takht-e-khāb) uses the ezāfe to link the two nouns.
Pluralization with -hā
تختخواب + ها = تختخوابها
Possessive Suffixes
تختخواب + م = تختخوابم (My bed)
Prepositional Phrases
روی تختخواب (On the bed) uses 'ru-ye'.
Object Marker 'rā'
تختخواب را مرتب کردم (I made the bed).
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
این یک تختخواب است.
This is a bed.
Simple 'Subject + Noun + Verb' structure.
تختخواب من بزرگ است.
My bed is big.
Use of possessive 'man' and adjective 'bozorg'.
او تختخواب دارد.
He/She has a bed.
Verb 'dārad' (has) with the noun.
تختخواب در اتاق است.
The bed is in the room.
Preposition 'dar' (in) used with 'otāq'.
دو تختخواب در اینجا هست.
There are two beds here.
Plurality indicated by the number 'do'.
تختخواب کجاست؟
Where is the bed?
Question word 'kojāst' (where is).
این تختخواب قهوهای است.
This bed is brown.
Color adjective 'qahve-i'.
من تختخواب را دوست دارم.
I like the bed.
Object marker 'rā' used with the verb 'dust dāram'.
من هر شب روی تختخواب میخوابم.
I sleep on the bed every night.
Present continuous 'mi-khābam' indicating habit.
تختخواب جدیدم خیلی نرم است.
My new bed is very soft.
Adjective 'narm' (soft) and 'jadid' (new).
لطفاً روی تختخواب نپر!
Please don't jump on the bed!
Imperative negative 'napar'.
گربه زیر تختخواب پنهان شده است.
The cat is hidden under the bed.
Preposition 'zir-e' (under).
آیا تختخواب تو راحت است؟
Is your bed comfortable?
Question form with 'āyā'.
باید یک تختخواب بخریم.
We must buy a bed.
Modal verb 'bāyad' with subjunctive 'bekharim'.
تختخواب او شکسته است.
His/Her bed is broken.
Past participle 'shekaste' as an adjective.
من تختخوابم را مرتب کردم.
I made my bed.
Compound verb 'morattab kardan' in past tense.
قیمت این تختخواب چوبی چقدر است؟
How much is the price of this wooden bed?
Interrogative 'cheqadr' (how much).
او تمام روز را در تختخواب ماند چون مریض بود.
He stayed in bed all day because he was sick.
Conjunction 'chon' (because).
ما برای اتاق مهمان یک تختخواب تاشو گرفتیم.
We got a folding bed for the guest room.
Compound noun 'takht-e-khāb-e tāsho'.
این تختخواب برای قد او خیلی کوتاه است.
This bed is too short for his height.
Comparison of size relative to 'qad' (height).
میتوانید تختخواب را تا فردا تحویل دهید؟
Can you deliver the bed by tomorrow?
Polite request using 'mitavānid'.
تختخوابهای این هتل اصلاً راحت نبودند.
The beds in this hotel were not comfortable at all.
Plural noun with 'aslan' (at all) and negative verb.
او روی تختخواب نشست و کتاب خواند.
She sat on the bed and read a book.
Sequential actions in the past tense.
بچهها در تختخوابهایشان بیدار هستند.
The children are awake in their beds.
Plural possessive 'hā-yashān'.
انتخاب یک تختخواب مناسب برای سلامت کمر ضروری است.
Choosing a suitable bed is essential for back health.
Gerund 'entekhāb-e' as the subject.
این تختخواب از چوب گردوی اعلا ساخته شده است.
This bed is made of high-quality walnut wood.
Passive voice 'sākhte shode ast'.
او با بیحوصلگی خودش را روی تختخواب انداخت.
He threw himself onto the bed with boredom.
Adverbial phrase 'bā bi-hoselegi'.
فضای زیر تختخواب محل خوبی برای انبار کردن وسایل است.
The space under the bed is a good place for storing things.
Complex subject with 'fazā-ye zir-e'.
تختخوابهای دوطبقه بهترین گزینه برای اتاقهای کوچک هستند.
Bunk beds are the best option for small rooms.
Superlative 'behtarin gozine'.
او ترجیح میدهد به جای تختخواب روی زمین بخوابد.
He prefers to sleep on the floor instead of a bed.
Phrase 'be jā-ye' (instead of).
تختخواب باید در جایی قرار گیرد که نور مستقیم خورشید به آن نتابد.
The bed should be placed where direct sunlight doesn't hit it.
Subjunctive 'qarār girad' and relative clause.
آنها یک تختخواب سلطنتی برای اتاق خوابشان سفارش دادند.
They ordered a royal bed for their bedroom.
Adjective 'saltanati' (royal).
تطور تختخواب از سکوهای سنگی به سازههای مدرن خیرهکننده است.
The evolution of the bed from stone platforms to modern structures is stunning.
Abstract noun 'tatawwor' (evolution).
در ادبیات کلاسیک، تختخواب گاهی نمادی از انزوای وجودی است.
In classical literature, the bed is sometimes a symbol of existential isolation.
Academic register 'namādi az' (symbol of).
طراحی تختخوابهای ارگونومیک بر پایه مطالعات دقیق آناتومیک صورت میگیرد.
The design of ergonomic beds is based on precise anatomical studies.
Technical phrase 'bar pāye-ye' (based on).
او در بستر بیماری بود و تختخوابش تنها مأمن او محسوب میشد.
He was on his deathbed/sickbed, and his bed was considered his only refuge.
Literary word 'māman' (refuge).
تختخوابهای هوشمند امروزی قادر به پایش کیفیت خواب کاربران هستند.
Today's smart beds are capable of monitoring users' sleep quality.
Compound adjective 'hushmand' (smart).
تضاد میان رختخوابهای سنتی و تختخوابهای غربی بازتابی از گذار فرهنگی است.
The contrast between traditional bedding and Western beds reflects a cultural transition.
Complex sociological observation.
او با وسواس عجیبی ملحفههای تختخواب را صاف میکرد.
He smoothed the bedsheets with a strange obsession.
Adverbial 'bā vasvās-e ajibi'.
این تختخواب آنتیک یادگاری از دوران قاجار است.
This antique bed is a memento from the Qajar era.
Historical reference 'dorān-e Qājār'.
مفهوم تختخواب در فلسفه مدرن به مثابه مرزی میان خودآگاه و ناخودآگاه تحلیل میشود.
The concept of the bed in modern philosophy is analyzed as a boundary between the conscious and subconscious.
Highly abstract philosophical language.
تختخواب، در مقام صامتترین شاهد وقایع بشری، در این رمان نقشی کلیدی دارد.
The bed, as the most silent witness to human events, plays a key role in this novel.
Personification and superlative 'sāmet-tarin'.
تولید انبوه تختخواب در قرن بیستم، ساختار فضایی خانههای ایرانی را به کلی دگرگون ساخت.
The mass production of beds in the 20th century completely transformed the spatial structure of Iranian homes.
Historical-sociological analysis.
ظرافتهای منبتکاری بر روی تاج تختخواب، گویای هنر والای نجاران آن خطه است.
The intricacies of the wood carving on the bed's headboard speak to the high art of that region's carpenters.
Technical vocabulary 'monabbat-kāri' (wood carving).
او از فرط خستگی، حتی پیش از رسیدن به تختخواب، در آستانه در به خواب رفت.
From sheer exhaustion, even before reaching the bed, he fell asleep at the doorway.
Prepositional phrase 'az fart-e' (from the excess of).
تختخوابهای بیمارستانی با قابلیتهای مکانیکی پیچیده، مرز میان مبلمان و تجهیزات پزشکی را کمرنگ کردهاند.
Hospital beds with complex mechanical capabilities have blurred the line between furniture and medical equipment.
Metaphorical use of 'kamrang kardan' (to blur/fade).
در این چیدمان، تختخواب نه تنها برای استراحت، بلکه به عنوان یک المان معمارانه به کار رفته است.
In this layout, the bed is used not just for rest but as an architectural element.
Correlative conjunction 'na tanhā... balke' (not only... but also).
واکاوی بازنمایی تختخواب در هنرهای تجسمی معاصر، لایههای پنهانی از مفهوم حریم خصوصی را آشکار میکند.
Analyzing the representation of the bed in contemporary visual arts reveals hidden layers of the concept of privacy.
Advanced academic vocabulary 'vākāvi' (analysis).
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— To get out of bed. Used for waking up.
سخت است که صبح زود از تختخواب بلند شوم.
— To stay in bed. Often used when sick or lazy.
امروز میخواهم تمام روز در تختخواب بمانم.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Means 'board' or 'plank'. It has an 'e' at the end and sounds similar to 'takht'.
Refers to the bedding/sheets/quilts specifically, or floor-bedding.
The abstract noun for 'sleep' or 'dream', not the furniture.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— Tossing and turning in bed. Used when one cannot sleep.
دیشب تا صبح در تختخواب از این دنده به آن دنده شدم.
Informal— To be bedridden or stuck in bed due to illness or shock.
آنفولانزا او را به تختخواب میخکوب کرد.
Neutral— To sleep in separate beds (often implying marital issues).
مدتی است که تختخوابشان از هم جداست.
Neutral— To roll around on the bed (often implies relaxation or laziness).
او فقط روی تختخواب غلت میزند و کاری نمیکند.
Informal— Metaphorical: To cause a lot of trouble or excitement (rare/contextual).
با این خبر، تختخوابش را به آتش کشیدی (بیخوابش کردی).
Slang/Poetic— To feel like a king in one's bed (utter comfort).
وقتی خستهام، در تختخوابم پادشاهی میکنم.
Informal— Not being able to leave the bed (due to laziness or depression).
او صبحها به راحتی از تختخواب جدا نمیشود.
Neutral— An unstable bed (sometimes used metaphorically for an unstable life).
روی این تختخواب لرزان نمیتوان خوابید.
Neutral— To sink into a very soft bed.
آنقدر تشک نرم بود که در تختخواب غرق شدم.
Informalआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
It can mean 'flat', 'throne', or 'bed'.
Context determines the meaning. For bed, it's a shorthand.
روی تخت بنشین. (Sit on the bed/throne.)
Sounds almost identical to 'takht'.
Takhte is a board; Takht is a bed/throne.
تخته سیاه (Blackboard).
Both start with 't' or 'r' sounds and end with 'khāb'.
Takht-e-khāb is the frame; Rakht-e-khāb is the bedding.
رختخوابم را پهن کردم. (I spread my bedding on the floor.)
Both relate to sleeping.
Khābgāh is a building (dormitory); Takht-e-khāb is the furniture.
در خوابگاه تختخوابهای زیادی هست. (There are many beds in the dorm.)
Often used interchangeably when talking about comfort.
Toshak is just the mattress.
این تشک برای تختخواب بزرگ است. (This mattress is big for the bed.)
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
این [noun] است.
این تختخواب است.
من [noun] دارم.
من تختخواب دارم.
من روی [noun] [verb].
من روی تختخواب میخوابم.
[noun] برای [reason] است.
تختخواب برای استراحت است.
با وجود [noun]، باز هم...
با وجود تختخواب راحت، باز هم بیدارم.
مفهومِ [noun] در...
مفهوم تختخواب در فرهنگ ما...
[noun]ِ من [adjective] است.
تختخواب من بزرگ است.
آیا [noun] [adjective] است؟
آیا تختخواب راحت است؟
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Very high in domestic and travel contexts.
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Saying 'Takht-khāb' without the 'e'.
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Takht-e-khāb
The ezāfe (short e) is grammatically required to link the two nouns in a compound.
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Using 'khāb' to mean the piece of furniture.
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تختخواب
'Khāb' is the act of sleep; you sleep ON a 'takht-e-khāb'.
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Confusing 'takhte' (board) with 'takht' (bed).
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تخت
'Takhte' is a flat board or blackboard; 'takht' is a bed or throne.
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Using 'dar' (in) instead of 'ru-ye' (on) for the bed frame.
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روی تختخواب
While 'dar' is used for 'in bed', 'ru-ye' is more common for the physical surface.
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Thinking 'rakht-e-khāb' is a wooden bed.
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تختخواب
'Rakht-e-khāb' is flexible bedding, not a rigid frame.
सुझाव
Root Recognition
Remembering that 'khāb' means sleep will help you recognize many related words like 'khābgāh' (dorm) and 'khāb-āvar' (sleep-inducing).
Floor Sleeping
If someone offers you a 'rakht-e-khāb' on the floor, it's a traditional sign of hospitality, not a lack of furniture!
The Ezāfe
Always pronounce the 'e' between 'takht' and 'khāb'. It makes your Persian sound much more natural.
Bed Sets
When buying a bed, ask for the 'sorvis-e khāb', which usually includes the frame, nightstands, and a dresser.
The 'Kh' Sound
The 'kh' in 'takht' and 'khāb' is the same. Practice it by clearing your throat gently.
Shorthand
Use 'takht' in casual settings to sound less like a textbook and more like a local.
Compound Writing
In modern Persian, 'takht' and 'khāb' are often written together as one word: تختخواب.
Tossing and Turning
Use the phrase 'az in dande be ān dande shodan' to describe a restless night in bed.
Royal Origins
Knowing 'takht' means throne gives you a cool perspective on how beds were once viewed as luxury platforms.
Sickbed
In medical contexts, 'bastar' is the professional term, but 'takht' is what the patient will use.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of a 'TACKED' (takht) board where you 'COP' (khāb) some Z's. Takht-e-khāb.
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a royal throne (takht) that has been turned into a bed where someone is sleeping (khāb).
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to label every part of your bed in Persian: the frame (takht), the mattress (toshak), and the pillows (bālesh).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The word is a Middle Persian (Pahlavi) heritage compound. 'Takht' comes from Old Persian 'tax-ta', meaning something stretched or a frame. 'Khāb' comes from Old Persian 'hvapna', related to the Sanskrit 'svapna' and Latin 'somnus'.
मूल अर्थ: A raised platform for sleeping.
Indo-European (Indo-Iranian branch).सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
The bedroom and bed are considered private ('harim-e shakhsi'). Avoid asking intrusive questions about someone's bed or bedroom unless you are close friends.
In English-speaking cultures, the bed is almost always a raised piece of furniture, making 'takht-e-khāb' the direct equivalent.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
At Home
- تختخواب را مرتب کن
- روی تختخواب دراز بکش
- تختخواب کثیف است
- تختخواب نرم
Furniture Store
- قیمت تختخواب
- تختخواب دو نفره
- جنس تختخواب
- ضمانت تختخواب
Hotel
- اتاق با دو تختخواب
- تختخواب اضافی
- تختخواب راحت
- رزرو تختخواب
Hospital
- تختخواب بیمار
- تختخواب برقی
- لبه تختخواب را بگیر
- انتقال به تختخواب
Moving House
- باز کردن تختخواب
- حمل تختخواب
- جای تختخواب
- بستن تختخواب
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"تختخواب شما نرم است یا سفت؟ (Is your bed soft or firm?)"
"بهترین جا برای خرید تختخواب در این شهر کجاست؟ (Where is the best place to buy a bed in this city?)"
"آیا تا به حال روی تختخواب دوطبقه خوابیدهاید؟ (Have you ever slept on a bunk bed?)"
"چقدر طول میکشد تا هر صبح تختخوابتان را مرتب کنید؟ (How long does it take you to make your bed every morning?)"
"آیا تختخوابهای چوبی را ترجیح میدهید یا فلزی؟ (Do you prefer wooden or metal beds?)"
डायरी विषय
تختخواب ایدهآل خود را با جزئیات توصیف کنید. (Describe your ideal bed in detail.)
درباره اهمیت یک تختخواب راحت برای سلامتی بنویسید. (Write about the importance of a comfortable bed for health.)
اولین تختخوابی که در کودکی داشتید را به یاد آورید و توصیف کنید. (Remember and describe the first bed you had as a child.)
تفاوت بین خوابیدن روی تختخواب و خوابیدن روی زمین را بررسی کنید. (Examine the difference between sleeping on a bed and sleeping on the floor.)
اگر میتوانستید تختخوابی جادویی داشته باشید، چه ویژگیهایی داشت؟ (If you could have a magical bed, what features would it have?)
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवाल'Takht-e-khāb' is the full, formal word for bed. 'Takht' is a common shorthand used in daily speech, but it can also mean 'throne' or 'flat' depending on context.
The phrase is 'morattab kardan-e takht-e-khāb' (مرتب کردن تختخواب), which literally means 'to tidy the bed'.
No. 'Takht-e-khāb' is the furniture frame. 'Rakht-e-khāb' refers to the bedding (sheets, blankets, pillows) or a traditional floor-mattress set.
Yes, 'takht-e bimārestān' is the standard term for a hospital bed.
Simply add '-hā' to get 'takht-e-khābhā' (تختخوابها).
It refers to a sofa-bed or a couch that can be converted into a bed.
No, 'bastar' is more literary or formal. You'll see it in books or hear it in medical contexts like 'bastar-e bimāri' (sickbed).
'Takht-e-khāb-e yek nafare' (single) and 'takht-e-khāb-e do nafare' (double).
It is 'takht-e-khāb-e do tabaqe' (تختخواب دوطبقه).
Modern urban Iranians mostly use beds, but sleeping on the floor with 'rakht-e-khāb' is still common for guests or in traditional rural settings.
खुद को परखो 190 सवाल
Write 'I have a big bed' in Persian.
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Write 'The cat is under the bed.'
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Describe your bed using three adjectives.
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Write a sentence about buying a wooden bed.
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Explain the difference between تختخواب and رختخواب.
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Write a short paragraph about the cultural shift from floor sleeping to beds in Iran.
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Write 'This is my bed.'
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Write 'I sleep on the bed at 10 PM.'
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Write 'We need two beds for the guests.'
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Write 'The hotel beds were not comfortable.'
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Use 'بستر بیماری' in a formal sentence.
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Translate: 'A small bed.'
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Translate: 'Make your bed!'
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Translate: 'I fell off the bed.'
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Translate: 'This sofa turns into a bed.'
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Translate: 'He tossed and turned in bed all night.'
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Write 'Bed' in Persian script.
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Write 'The bed is in the bedroom.'
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Write 'My bed is very soft.'
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Write 'I bought a double bed yesterday.'
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Say 'Bed' in Persian.
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Say 'This is a bed.'
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Say 'My bed is soft.'
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Say 'Go to bed!'
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Ask 'How much is this bed?'
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Say 'I need a new bed.'
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Describe your bedroom furniture.
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Say 'I prefer wooden beds.'
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Talk about the importance of a good bed for sleep.
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Discuss the symbolic meaning of a bed in a story.
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Say 'Big bed'.
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Say 'I made my bed.'
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Say 'The bed is broken.'
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Say 'I fell from the bed.'
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Say 'He is bedridden.'
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Say 'My bed is blue.'
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Say 'The cat is on the bed.'
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Say 'Is the hotel bed comfortable?'
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Say 'I bought a bunk bed for the kids.'
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Say 'This bed is an antique.'
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Listen to: 'تختخواب'. What did you hear?
Listen to: 'روی تختخواب بخواب'. What is the instruction?
Listen to: 'تختخواب دو نفره'. How many people is the bed for?
Listen to: 'تختخواب تاشو در کمد است'. Where is the folding bed?
Listen to: 'بستر بیماری'. What does it imply?
Listen to: 'تختخواب من'. Whose bed is it?
Listen to: 'تختخواب کجاست؟'. What is the question?
Listen to: 'تختخواب شکسته'. What is wrong with the bed?
Listen to: 'سرویس تختخواب'. What is being discussed?
Listen to: 'تختخواب هوشمند'. What kind of bed is it?
Listen to: 'تختخواب بزرگ'. Is it small?
Listen to: 'زیر تختخواب'. Where is it?
Listen to: 'تختخواب هتل'. Where is the bed?
Listen to: 'تختخوابشو'. What is special about it?
Listen to: 'تختخواب مرگ'. What is the context?
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Summary
The word تختخواب (takht-e-khāb) is the standard Persian noun for 'bed.' It is essential for daily conversation and is used in phrases like 'ru-ye takht-e-khāb' (on the bed). Example: 'من روی تختخواب استراحت میکنم' (I rest on the bed).
- تختخواب means 'bed' in Persian, a compound of 'takht' (throne/platform) and 'khāb' (sleep).
- It refers to the physical furniture, whereas 'rakht-e-khāb' often refers to flexible bedding or floor mattresses.
- Used in neutral and formal contexts; 'takht' is the common informal shorthand for the same object.
- Essential vocabulary for describing home life, travel, health, and daily routines at the A2 level.
Root Recognition
Remembering that 'khāb' means sleep will help you recognize many related words like 'khābgāh' (dorm) and 'khāb-āvar' (sleep-inducing).
Floor Sleeping
If someone offers you a 'rakht-e-khāb' on the floor, it's a traditional sign of hospitality, not a lack of furniture!
The Ezāfe
Always pronounce the 'e' between 'takht' and 'khāb'. It makes your Persian sound much more natural.
Bed Sets
When buying a bed, ask for the 'sorvis-e khāb', which usually includes the frame, nightstands, and a dresser.
संबंधित सामग्री
home के और शब्द
آب پاش
A2झारी या हज़ारा। पौधों को पानी देने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला एक बर्तन जिसमें एक लंबी नली होती है।
آباژور
A2एक लैंपशेड या टेबल लैंप। यह प्रकाश को नरम करने और कमरे को सजाने के लिए उपयोग किया जाता है।
آبگرم
B1गर्म पानी या प्राकृतिक गर्म सोता (thermal spring)।
آبگرمکن
A2वॉटर हीटर एक उपकरण है जो घरेलू उपयोग के लिए पानी गर्म करता है।
آبکش
A2छलनी, खाना छानने के लिए छेदों वाला एक कटोरा।
آبمیوه گیری
A2An appliance used for extracting juice from fruit or vegetables.
آبنما
B1आबनमा (آبنما) एक सजावटी ढाँचा है जो पानी की धारा या फव्वारा बनाता है, जो अक्सर बगीचों और सार्वजनिक स्थानों पर पाया जाता है।
آبیاری کردن
B1विकास में मदद करने के लिए भूमि या पौधों को पानी की आपूर्ति करना; पानी देना। किसानों को फसलों के पनपने के लिए नियमित रूप से अपने खेतों की सिंचाई करनी चाहिए।
اجاق
A1Stove or cooker, for heating or cooking food.
اجاق گاز
A1गैस चूल्हा। यह रसोई में खाना पकाने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाने वाला उपकरण है।