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ابعاد

B2 noun 6 min read

ابعاد

ab'âd

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips ابعاد in 30 Seconds

Explanation ابعاد in your Level:

At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'ابعاد' very often. Instead, you use simple words like 'بزرگ' (big) or 'کوچک' (small) to describe things. However, you might see this word on a box or a label when buying something. It just means the size of the box—how long, how wide, and how tall it is. Imagine you are in a toy shop. You see a box for a LEGO set. On the back, it might say 'ابعاد' followed by numbers like 20cm x 30cm. This tells you if it will fit on your shelf. You can think of it as a fancy way of saying 'size'. Don't worry about using it in sentences yet; just recognize that when you see it near numbers and 'cm' or 'm', it's talking about how much space something takes up. It is the plural of 'bo'd', but in A1, you can just treat it as one word for 'measurements'.

By A2, you are starting to describe your home and objects around you. You might use 'ابعاد' when talking about furniture. For example, 'ابعاد این میز برای اتاق من خوب است' (The dimensions of this table are good for my room). At this level, you understand that Persian has special words for technical things. You might also hear it in very simple science contexts, like talking about a square having two dimensions. You are moving beyond just 'big' and 'small' to more specific descriptions. When you go to a tailor or a fabric store, you might hear them talk about the 'ابعاد' of the cloth. It's a useful word to know for shopping and basic descriptions of your environment. You are learning that Persian often uses Arabic-origin words for formal or precise meanings, and 'ابعاد' is one of those words.

At the B1 level, you are becoming more comfortable with abstract concepts. You start to see 'ابعاد' used in stories or news reports. It's not just about the size of a table anymore; it's about the 'size' of an idea. For example, you might read about the 'ابعاد' of a project at work. This means all the different parts or the scale of the project. You might say, 'این پروژه ابعاد زیادی دارد' (This project has many dimensions/parts). You are also learning how to use it with adjectives like 'مختلف' (various) or 'گسترده' (vast). You are beginning to realize that this word is very common in formal Persian. If you read a newspaper, you will see it used to describe the extent of a problem, like 'ابعاد فقر' (the dimensions of poverty). This makes your Persian sound more professional and less like a beginner.

At the B2 level (your current level), 'ابعاد' is a key vocabulary word for discussing complex topics. You should be able to use it to describe the multifaceted nature of social, political, or psychological issues. You understand that when someone talks about the 'ابعاد سیاسی' of a situation, they are focusing on one 'facet' or 'dimension' of a larger problem. You can use it to express complexity: 'این موضوع ابعاد پنهانی دارد' (This subject has hidden dimensions). You also use it in technical or academic writing. At this level, you are expected to distinguish between 'ابعاد' (the overall scope/measurements) and 'جنبه' (a specific perspective). You can participate in debates about the 'ابعاد مختلف جهانی‌شدن' (the various dimensions of globalization). Your usage should be precise, showing you understand that 'ابعاد' implies a structural complexity rather than just a simple list of parts.

At the C1 level, you use 'ابعاد' with nuance and sophistication. You are likely using it in literary analysis, high-level business negotiations, or academic research. You might discuss the 'ابعاد هستی‌شناختی' (ontological dimensions) of a philosophical text. You use the word to analyze the 'scale and scope' of historical events, often pairing it with complex verbs like 'واکاوی کردن' (to dissect/analyze). You understand the historical and etymological weight of the word. You might use it metaphorically in poetry or creative writing to describe the 'depth' of human emotion. At this level, you don't just use the word; you use it to structure your arguments, looking at a problem from its 'ابعاد گوناگون' (diverse dimensions) to provide a comprehensive analysis. You also recognize its use in classical-style modern prose where it adds a layer of formal elegance.

At the C2 level, your mastery of 'ابعاد' is complete. You use it as a native scholar would. You are aware of its every connotation, from the mathematical string theory 'ابعاد اضافی' (extra dimensions) to the most subtle social nuances. You might use it in a critique of a government policy, discussing the 'ابعاد فاجعه‌بار' (catastrophic dimensions) of a decision with perfect rhetorical timing. You can effortlessly switch between its literal physical meaning and its most abstract metaphorical uses. You might even play with the word in wordplay or high-level academic puns. You understand how the concept of 'dimension' has evolved in Persian thought and literature. Your speech and writing use 'ابعاد' to convey a sense of 'totality' and 'depth' that is characteristic of a highly educated native speaker. You are comfortable using it in any register, from a scientific paper to a philosophical treatise.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

ابعاد in 30 Seconds

Refers to physical measurements like length and width.
Used abstractly to mean the 'aspects' or 'facets' of a topic.
Common in formal news, science, and academic discussions.
It is the plural form of the word 'بعد' (bo'd).

The Persian word ابعاد (pronounced 'ab-aad') is a versatile and essential noun that bridges the gap between the physical world and the world of abstract thought. At its most literal level, it refers to the physical measurements of an object—its length, width, and height. However, as you progress to a B2 level, you will encounter it more frequently in intellectual, political, and social contexts to describe the various 'aspects' or 'facets' of a complex situation. It is the plural form of the Arabic-rooted word بعد (bo'd), which means dimension or distance.

Physical Usage: In architecture, physics, or everyday shopping, you use this word to discuss the size of things. If you are buying a rug, you ask about its ابعاد. If a scientist is discussing space-time, they are talking about the four ابعاد of our universe.

مهندس باید ابعاد دقیق ساختمان را محاسبه کند.

(The engineer must calculate the exact dimensions of the building.)

Abstract Usage: This is where the word truly shines for advanced learners. When a problem is described as having 'many dimensions,' it means it is complex and cannot be solved with a single simple approach. Political analysts often speak of the ابعاد سیاسی (political dimensions) or ابعاد انسانی (humanitarian aspects) of a crisis.

In modern Persian media, you will see this word used to describe the 'extent' of an event. For example, ابعاد فاجعه refers to the 'scale/extent of the disaster.' It implies that the disaster is so large it has many sides to consider—economic, social, and emotional. Understanding this word allows you to participate in higher-level discussions about sociology, art, and science, where things are rarely one-dimensional.

این مسئله ابعاد گسترده‌ای دارد که هنوز بررسی نشده است.

(This issue has vast dimensions/aspects that have not yet been investigated.)

Using ابعاد correctly requires understanding its grammatical behavior as a plural noun that often functions as a collective concept. Even though it is plural, it is frequently followed by singular adjectives when describing a singular multifaceted issue, though plural adjectives are also common and grammatically standard.

Collocation with 'Gostardeh': The most common adjective paired with this word is گسترده (wide/vast). When you say 'ابعاد گسترده', you are emphasizing that something is widespread or deeply complex.

اعتراضات به ابعاد تازه‌ای رسیده است.

(The protests have reached new dimensions/proportions.)

When discussing physical objects, it is often used with the preposition در (in). For example: در ابعاد مختلف (in various dimensions). In a technical manual, you might see: این دستگاه در ابعاد کوچک طراحی شده است (This device is designed in small dimensions/size).

In Mathematical Contexts: You will hear phrases like سه بعدی (3D) or دو بعدی (2D). These are derived directly from the singular 'بعد', but the plural 'ابعاد' is used to talk about the set of those dimensions.

ما باید تمام ابعاد این قرارداد حقوقی را بسنجیم.

(We must weigh all dimensions/aspects of this legal contract.)

You will encounter ابعاد in several specific domains of Iranian life and media. It is not a slang word; it is a word of substance, used by professionals, journalists, and academics. If you are watching the evening news (Khabar), you will hear it almost daily.

Journalism and News: News anchors use it to describe the scale of an event. 'ابعاد حمله' (the scale of the attack) or 'ابعاد اقتصادی بحران' (the economic dimensions of the crisis). It adds a layer of seriousness and thoroughness to the reporting.

هنوز ابعاد واقعی این زلزله مشخص نشده است.

(The true dimensions/extent of this earthquake have not yet been determined.)

Academic and Scientific Discourse: In university lectures, whether in physics or sociology, 'ابعاد' is the standard term. A sociology professor might talk about 'ابعاد فرهنگی مدرنیته' (the cultural dimensions of modernity). In physics, it refers to spatial coordinates.

In literature and psychology, it is used to describe the depth of a character or the human soul. 'ابعاد وجودی انسان' (the existential dimensions of man) is a common philosophical phrase. This suggests that a human is not just a body, but has spiritual, mental, and social layers.

Even though ابعاد is a common word, its Arabic origin and plural nature can lead to some confusion for English speakers and early Persian learners. Here are the most frequent pitfalls to avoid.

Confusing with 'Andāze': Learners often use 'اندازه' (size) when they should use 'ابعاد'. While 'اندازه' is general (e.g., shoe size), 'ابعاد' refers to the set of measurements (length x width x height). You wouldn't ask for the 'ابعاد' of your shoes unless you were designing them.

اشتباه: ابعاد کفش من ۴۲ است. درست: اندازه کفش من ۴۲ است.

(Mistake: My shoe dimensions are 42. Correct: My shoe size is 42.)

Misusing the Singular 'Bo'd': Sometimes learners use the singular 'بعد' when they mean 'aspects' (plural). If a problem has many sides, you must use 'ابعاد'. Use 'بعد' only when specifying one specific dimension (e.g., the third dimension).

To sound more like a native speaker, you should know when to use ابعاد and when to choose one of its synonyms. Each has a slightly different shade of meaning.

جنبه (Janbe) vs. ابعاد: جنبه means 'aspect' or 'side'. While 'ابعاد' suggests the overall scope or scale, 'جنبه' is used for a specific viewpoint. You might say 'از این جنبه' (from this aspect), but you wouldn't say 'از این ابعاد' in the same way.
جوانب (Javāneb) vs. ابعاد: جوانب is the plural of 'جانب' (side). It is very close to 'ابعاد' when meaning 'aspects'. However, 'جوانب' often implies the surrounding factors or peripheral issues, whereas 'ابعاد' implies the core structural elements.
مقیاس (Meghyās) vs. ابعاد: مقیاس means 'scale'. Use this when talking about the ratio of a map or the magnitude of an event (like the Richter scale). 'ابعاد' is about the physical measurements themselves.

ما باید تمام جوانب و ابعاد این طرح را بسنجیم.

(We must weigh all sides and dimensions of this plan.)

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"ابعاد فاجعه‌بار این بحران نیازمند واکاوی دقیق است."

Neutral

"ابعاد این میز برای خانه ما مناسب نیست."

Informal

"ابعاد قضیه خیلی بزرگتر از این حرف‌هاست."

Child friendly

"ببین این نقاشی چند تا بعد داره؟ ابعادش رو ببین!"

Slang

"طرف ابعادش خیلی بالاست!"

Fun Fact

While 'bo'd' in Arabic originally emphasized 'distance' or 'remoteness' (hence 'ba'id' meaning far), in Persian it became the standard term for mathematical and metaphorical dimensions.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /æbˈʔɒːd/

US /æbˈɑːd/

The stress is on the second syllable: ab-AAD.

Rhymes With

آزاد (āzād) اعداد (adād) امداد (emdād) بنیاد (bonyād) فریاد (faryād) ایجاد (ijād) استاد (ostād) نماد (namād)

Common Errors

Pronouncing the first 'a' as a long 'ā' (making it sound like 'ābād').
Omitting the 'b' sound or merging it too quickly with the 'a'.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize in context.

Writing 4/5

Requires knowledge of broken plurals and collocations.

Speaking 4/5

Pronunciation of the glottal stop can be tricky for beginners.

Listening 3/5

Distinct sound, but can be confused with 'Abad'.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

بعد (bo'd) اندازه (andāze) بزرگ (bozorg) کوچک (kuchek) مختلف (mokhtalef)

Learn Next

جنبه (janbe) حیث (heyth) منظر (manzar) گستره (gostare) عمق (omgh)

Advanced

مولفه (mo'allefe) پارامتر (pārāmetr) متغیر (motaghayyer) ساختار (sākhtār) فرایند (farāyand)

Grammar to Know

Broken Plurals (Jam' Takseer)

بعد -> ابعاد

Ezafe Construction

ابعادِ ساختمان

Adjective Agreement with Plural Nouns

ابعادِ گسترده (Singular feminine adjective often used for non-human plurals in formal style)

Compound Adjectives with 'Ba'di'

سه بعدی (Three-dimensional)

Prepositional Phrases

در ابعادِ وسیع

Examples by Level

ابعاد این جعبه کوچک است.

The dimensions of this box are small.

Simple subject-predicate structure.

ابعاد اتاق را بنویس.

Write down the room's dimensions.

Imperative verb 'بنویس'.

این میز چه ابعادی دارد؟

What dimensions does this table have?

Interrogative sentence.

ابعاد عکس بزرگ است.

The photo dimensions are large.

Adjective 'بزرگ' modifying 'ابعاد'.

او ابعاد را نمی‌داند.

He doesn't know the dimensions.

Negative present tense.

ابعاد تلویزیون مناسب است.

The TV dimensions are suitable.

Adjective 'مناسب' (suitable).

من ابعاد را چک می‌کنم.

I am checking the dimensions.

Present continuous sense.

ابعاد کاغذ A4 چقدر است؟

What is the size of A4 paper?

Asking for a quantity/measurement.

ابعاد فرش سه در چهار است.

The rug's dimensions are three by four.

Using numbers to specify dimensions.

باید ابعاد یخچال را اندازه بگیریم.

We must measure the refrigerator's dimensions.

Compound verb 'اندازه گرفتن'.

ابعاد این کمد برای اتاق من بزرگ است.

The dimensions of this wardrobe are too big for my room.

Prepositional phrase 'برای اتاق من'.

او ابعاد پنجره را به من گفت.

He told me the window's dimensions.

Simple past tense 'گفت'.

آیا ابعاد این کیف استاندارد است؟

Are the dimensions of this bag standard?

Question with 'آیا'.

ابعاد نقشه بسیار دقیق است.

The map's dimensions are very precise.

Adverb 'بسیار' with adjective 'دقیق'.

من به دنبال ابعاد خاصی هستم.

I am looking for specific dimensions.

Phrase 'به دنبال ... بودن'.

ابعاد تختخواب را تغییر دادیم.

We changed the dimensions of the bed.

Compound verb 'تغییر دادن'.

این مشکل ابعاد مختلفی دارد.

This problem has various dimensions.

Abstract use of 'ابعاد'.

ابعاد فاجعه بسیار گسترده بود.

The scale of the disaster was very extensive.

Formal adjective 'گسترده'.

ما باید ابعاد اقتصادی طرح را بررسی کنیم.

We must investigate the economic dimensions of the plan.

Adjective 'اقتصادی' modifying 'ابعاد'.

ابعاد این حادثه هنوز روشن نیست.

The dimensions of this incident are not yet clear.

Phrase 'روشن نیست' (not clear).

او ابعاد جدیدی از شخصیت خود را نشان داد.

He showed new dimensions of his personality.

Metaphorical use for personality.

فیلم ابعاد اجتماعی فقر را به تصویر کشید.

The movie depicted the social dimensions of poverty.

Idiom 'به تصویر کشیدن' (to depict).

ابعاد پیروزی تیم ملی فراتر از ورزش بود.

The scale of the national team's victory was beyond sports.

Preposition 'فراتر از' (beyond).

این ساختمان در ابعاد وسیعی ساخته شده است.

This building has been built on a large scale.

Passive voice 'ساخته شده است'.

ابعاد حقوقی این قرارداد بسیار پیچیده است.

The legal dimensions of this contract are very complex.

Adjective 'پیچیده' (complex).

بحران به ابعاد نگران‌کننده‌ای رسیده است.

The crisis has reached worrying proportions.

Compound adjective 'نگران‌کننده'.

باید تمام ابعاد موضوع را در نظر بگیریم.

We must take all dimensions of the subject into consideration.

Idiom 'در نظر گرفتن'.

ابعاد فنی پروژه نیاز به بازنگری دارد.

The technical dimensions of the project need revision.

Noun 'بازنگری' (revision).

هنر می‌تواند ابعاد پنهان واقعیت را آشکار کند.

Art can reveal the hidden dimensions of reality.

Verb 'آشکار کردن' (to reveal).

ابعاد فیزیکی جهان هنوز در حال کشف شدن است.

The physical dimensions of the universe are still being discovered.

Passive continuous 'در حال کشف شدن'.

این کشف ابعاد تازه‌ای به علم پزشکی افزود.

This discovery added new dimensions to medical science.

Verb 'افزودن' (to add).

ابعاد روانی جنگ بر کسی پوشیده نیست.

The psychological dimensions of war are hidden from no one.

Idiom 'بر کسی پوشیده نیست'.

ابعاد معرفت‌شناختی این نظریه بسیار عمیق است.

The epistemological dimensions of this theory are very deep.

Academic terminology 'معرفت‌شناختی'.

نویسنده ابعاد اگزیستانسیال زندگی را واکاوی می‌کند.

The author dissects the existential dimensions of life.

Formal verb 'واکاوی کردن'.

ابعاد تراژیک داستان در پایان آن مشخص می‌شود.

The tragic dimensions of the story become clear at its end.

Adjective 'تراژیک'.

گسترش ابعاد بحران نیازمند مداخله بین‌المللی است.

The expanding dimensions of the crisis require international intervention.

Gerund 'گسترش' as subject.

ابعاد عرفانی اشعار حافظ فراتر از درک عادی است.

The mystical dimensions of Hafez's poems are beyond ordinary understanding.

Adjective 'عرفانی' (mystical).

او ابعاد پیچیده هویت انسانی را در کتابش بررسی کرد.

He investigated the complex dimensions of human identity in his book.

Noun 'هویت' (identity).

ابعاد زیباشناختی معماری ایرانی بی‌نظیر است.

The aesthetic dimensions of Iranian architecture are unique.

Compound noun 'زیباشناختی' (aesthetic).

ما باید ابعاد اخلاقی هوش مصنوعی را جدی بگیریم.

We must take the ethical dimensions of AI seriously.

Adjective 'اخلاقی' (ethical).

ابعاد ژئوپلیتیک این منطقه همواره پرتنش بوده است.

The geopolitical dimensions of this region have always been tense.

Complex adjective 'ژئوپلیتیک'.

این اثر هنری ابعاد زمان و مکان را به چالش می‌کشد.

This artwork challenges the dimensions of time and space.

Idiom 'به چالش کشیدن' (to challenge).

ابعاد جامعه‌شناختی مهاجرت نیازمند تحلیل داده‌محور است.

The sociological dimensions of migration require data-driven analysis.

Compound adjective 'داده‌محور'.

ابعاد فاجعه‌بار تغییرات اقلیمی غیرقابل انکار است.

The catastrophic dimensions of climate change are undeniable.

Adjective 'غیرقابل انکار'.

فیلسوف به ابعاد متافیزیکی وجود می‌پردازد.

The philosopher addresses the metaphysical dimensions of existence.

Verb 'پرداختن به' (to address/deal with).

ابعاد استراتژیک این تصمیم در درازمدت مشخص خواهد شد.

The strategic dimensions of this decision will become clear in the long run.

Future tense 'مشخص خواهد شد'.

او ابعاد پسااستعماری ادبیات معاصر را تحلیل کرد.

She analyzed the post-colonial dimensions of contemporary literature.

Academic term 'پسااستعماری'.

ابعاد انسانی این بحران نباید نادیده گرفته شود.

The human dimensions of this crisis must not be ignored.

Passive modal 'نباید نادیده گرفته شود'.

Common Collocations

ابعاد گسترده

ابعاد سیاسی

ابعاد اقتصادی

ابعاد انسانی

ابعاد فیزیکی

در ابعاد مختلف

بررسی ابعاد

ابعاد پنهان

ابعاد بین‌المللی

ابعاد تازه

Common Phrases

ابعاد فاجعه

— The scale or extent of a disaster. Used in news reporting.

ابعاد فاجعه زلزله هنوز مشخص نیست.

به ابعاد ... رسیدن

— To reach the proportions of something. Used for growing issues.

بحران به ابعاد خطرناکی رسیده است.

ابعاد سه گانه

— The triple dimensions (usually length, width, height).

ابعاد سه گانه این جسم را اندازه بگیرید.

ابعاد وجودی

— The existential or personal dimensions of a human being.

او ابعاد وجودی خود را می‌شناسد.

ابعاد گسترده‌ای داشتن

— To have wide-ranging implications or a large scale.

این تحقیق ابعاد گسترده‌ای دارد.

در ابعاد وسیع

— On a large scale; extensively.

تولید در ابعاد وسیع آغاز شد.

ابعاد حقوقی

— The legal aspects or ramifications of a case.

ابعاد حقوقی قرارداد را وکیل بررسی می‌کند.

ابعاد فنی

— The technical specifications or aspects.

ابعاد فنی پروژه بسیار دقیق است.

ابعاد پرونده

— The scope or details of a legal/criminal case.

ابعاد پرونده فساد بسیار پیچیده است.

تغییر ابعاد

— Changing the size or scope of something.

تغییر ابعاد عکس کیفیت را کم می‌کند.

Often Confused With

ابعاد vs آباد (ābād)

Means 'prosperous'. Confused due to similar spelling, but the first vowel is different.

ابعاد vs اعداد (adād)

Means 'numbers'. Can sound similar in fast speech.

ابعاد vs اندازه (andāze)

Means 'size'. 'ابعاد' is more technical/formal.

Idioms & Expressions

"ابعاد تازه‌ای پیدا کردن"

— To take on a new life or become much more complex/serious.

بحث ما ابعاد تازه‌ای پیدا کرد.

Formal/Neutral

"در ابعاد جهانی"

— On a global scale; worldwide importance.

این ورزشکار در ابعاد جهانی شناخته شده است.

Neutral

"ابعاد پنهان چیزی را فاش کردن"

— To reveal the hidden aspects or secrets of something.

روزنامه‌نگار ابعاد پنهان فساد را فاش کرد.

Formal

"ابعاد گسترده‌ای به خود گرفتن"

— To escalate or expand significantly (often used for protests or crises).

اعتراضات ابعاد گسترده‌ای به خود گرفت.

Formal

"از تمام ابعاد"

— From every point of view; thoroughly.

ما موضوع را از تمام ابعاد بررسی کردیم.

Neutral

"ابعاد انسانی را در نظر گرفتن"

— To consider the human element/impact of a decision.

در سیاست باید ابعاد انسانی را در نظر گرفت.

Formal

"ابعاد کار از دست در رفتن"

— When the scale of a task becomes unmanageable (informal sense).

ابعاد کار از دستم در رفت و نتوانستم تمامش کنم.

Informal

"ابعاد نجومی"

— Astronomical proportions; used for very high prices or numbers.

قیمت‌ها به ابعاد نجومی رسیده است.

Neutral

"ابعاد معنوی"

— Spiritual dimensions; the non-material side of life.

او به ابعاد معنوی زندگی اهمیت می‌دهد.

Neutral

"در ابعاد کوچک"

— On a small scale; a microcosm.

این روستا ابعاد کوچک یک کشور است.

Neutral

Easily Confused

ابعاد vs بعداً (ba'dan)

Same root.

'Ba'dan' is an adverb meaning 'later', while 'Ab'ad' is a noun meaning 'dimensions'.

بعداً ابعاد را چک می‌کنم. (Later, I will check the dimensions.)

ابعاد vs بعید (ba'id)

Same root.

'Ba'id' is an adjective meaning 'unlikely' or 'far'.

بعید است ابعاد درست باشد. (It's unlikely the dimensions are correct.)

ابعاد vs مبادی (mabādi)

Looks similar.

'Mabādi' means 'principles' or 'entry points'.

مبادی ورودی شهر. (The entry points of the city.)

ابعاد vs جوانب (javāneb)

Synonymous in abstract use.

'Javāneb' focuses on 'sides' or 'surroundings', 'Ab'ad' focuses on 'scale' and 'structure'.

جوانب احتیاط را رعایت کن.

ابعاد vs جنبه (janbe)

Synonymous in abstract use.

'Janbe' is usually a singular 'aspect', 'Ab'ad' is the whole set of dimensions.

این فقط یک جنبه از ابعاد موضوع است.

Sentence Patterns

ابعاد این [اسم] [صفت] است.

ابعاد این جعبه بزرگ است.

باید ابعاد [اسم] را اندازه بگیریم.

باید ابعاد اتاق را اندازه بگیریم.

[اسم] ابعاد مختلفی دارد.

این موضوع ابعاد مختلفی دارد.

ابعاد [صفت] [اسم] فاش شد.

ابعاد پنهان پرونده فاش شد.

واکاوی ابعاد [صفت] [اسم] ضروری است.

واکاوی ابعاد معرفت‌شناختی این نظریه ضروری است.

ابعاد [اسم] فراتر از [اسم] است.

ابعاد فاجعه فراتر از تصور ما است.

در ابعاد [صفت] ساخته شده است.

این ماکت در ابعاد کوچکی ساخته شده است.

به ابعاد [صفت] رسیده است.

بحران به ابعاد نگران‌کننده‌ای رسیده است.

Word Family

Nouns

Verbs

Adjectives

How to Use It

frequency

Very high in media and professional contexts.

Common Mistakes

ابعادها → ابعاد
ابعاد is already plural. Adding 'ha' is redundant and incorrect.
ابعاد کفش من → اندازه کفش من
We use 'andāze' for personal sizes like clothes and shoes.
از این ابعاد نگاه کن → از این منظر/جنبه نگاه کن
'Ab'ad' isn't usually used with 'look from'. Use 'manzar' (perspective) or 'janbe' (aspect).
ابعاد شهر → وسعت شهر
For the area of a city, 'vos'at' (extent/area) is more common than 'ab'ad'.
بعدهای مختلف → ابعاد مختلف
While 'bo'dhā' is technically possible, 'ab'ad' is the standard plural used by everyone.

Tips

The Cube Rule

Imagine a cube. It has three 'Ab'ad'. If a problem is like a cube, it has many 'Ab'ad' too!

Formal Writing

Use 'ابعاد' in essays to discuss the 'economic' or 'social' facets of your topic.

Collocation

Always remember 'ابعاد گسترده'. It's a very common 'chunk' in Persian media.

Plurality

Since it's a broken plural, don't add 'ha' to it. 'ابعادها' is incorrect.

Confidence

Using this word instead of 'اندازه' makes you sound much more like a B2/C1 learner.

Bazaar Tip

When buying a carpet, ask for 'Ab'ad-e farsh' to get the length and width.

News Keywords

When you hear 'Ab'ad', pay attention—the speaker is about to describe how serious or big something is.

Context Clues

If you see 'cm' or 'm' after it, it's physical. If you see 'siyasi' or 'ejtemai', it's abstract.

Precision

Use 'ابعاد فنی' when writing a report about a machine or software.

Fillers

Instead of saying 'it's complicated', say 'این موضوع ابعاد مختلفی دارد'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Ab'ad' as 'A Big Add-on'. When you add dimensions (length, width, height), you get the 'Ab'ad'.

Visual Association

Visualize a 3D cube with arrows pointing in three directions. Each arrow is a 'bo'd', and together they are the 'Ab'ad'.

Word Web

Size Geometry Aspects Scale 3D Complexity Measurements Facets

Challenge

Try to describe a current news event using 'ابعاد سیاسی' and 'ابعاد اجتماعی' in the same sentence.

Word Origin

Borrowed from Arabic 'أبعاد' (ab'ād), which is the broken plural of 'بعد' (bu'd).

Original meaning: Distances, remotes, or dimensions.

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

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities, but using 'ابعاد انسانی' shows empathy in humanitarian contexts.

In English, we often say 'proportions' or 'facets'. 'ابعاد' covers both.

Scientific documentaries on 'ابعاد پنهان کیهان' (Hidden dimensions of the cosmos). Political speeches regarding 'ابعاد حماسه' (The dimensions of the epic/feat). Architectural guides for Persepolis (Takht-e Jamshid).

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Architecture/Construction

ابعاد دقیق
نقشه ابعاد
تغییر ابعاد ساختمان
ابعاد استاندارد

Politics/News

ابعاد سیاسی بحران
ابعاد گسترده اعتراضات
ابعاد پنهان پرونده
ابعاد فاجعه

Science/Physics

ابعاد مکانی
بعد چهارم
ابعاد میکروسکوپی
فضای چندبعدی

Art/Design

ابعاد بوم نقاشی
طراحی سه بعدی
ابعاد زیباشناختی
تناسب ابعاد

Psychology/Sociology

ابعاد شخصیتی
ابعاد اجتماعی فقر
ابعاد روانی
ابعاد هویتی

Conversation Starters

"به نظر شما ابعاد اصلی این مشکل چیست؟"

"آیا ابعاد این پروژه برای تیم ما مناسب است؟"

"چگونه می‌توانیم ابعاد پنهان این موضوع را درک کنیم؟"

"ابعاد این ساختمان چقدر با نقشه‌های اولیه تفاوت دارد؟"

"آیا این فیلم توانست ابعاد انسانی جنگ را نشان دهد؟"

Journal Prompts

درباره ابعاد مختلف شخصیت خود که دیگران نمی‌بینند بنویسید.

ابعاد یک تصمیم بزرگ که اخیراً گرفته‌اید را تحلیل کنید.

اگر می‌توانستید ابعاد جهان را تغییر دهید، چه می‌کردید؟

ابعاد فرهنگی کشوری که در آن زندگی می‌کنید را توصیف کنید.

چگونه تکنولوژی ابعاد جدیدی به زندگی ما اضافه کرده است؟

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Yes, it is the plural form of 'بعد'. However, in Persian, it is often used to represent a single concept like 'scale' or 'set of measurements'.

No, for clothing or shoes, you should use 'اندازه' (andāze) or 'سایز' (size). 'ابعاد' is for objects like furniture or abstract issues.

'بعد' is singular (dimension/aspect), and 'ابعاد' is plural. Use 'بعد' for 'the third dimension' and 'ابعاد' for 'the dimensions of the box'.

You say 'سه بعدی' (se ba'di), using the singular 'بعد' with a 'y' suffix.

Yes, it originated from Arabic but is fully integrated into Persian and used very frequently.

Use it when describing a major event like a protest, a pandemic, or a large-scale project to emphasize its impact.

In modern Persian, it rarely means distance in a simple way (like 'kilometers'). Use 'فاصله' for that. 'ابعاد' is about size/aspects.

Yes, to describe the size of a canvas or the 'dimensions' of a piece of sculpture.

It means 'hidden dimensions' or 'hidden aspects', often used in investigative journalism or mystery stories.

It is 'Ab-aad' with a long 'a' in the second syllable.