لباس زیر

§ What لباس زیر (labâs-e zir) means

Definition

Underwear.

The Persian term for 'underwear' is لباس زیر (labâs-e zir). This literally translates to 'under clothes' or 'clothing beneath'. It's a very straightforward term, so no surprises there. You'll hear and use this term just like you would in English to refer to any type of clothing worn underneath outer garments.

When do people use لباس زیر? Just like in English, you use it when talking about any item of clothing that goes under your main clothes. This includes everything from boxers and briefs to bras and undershirts. It's a general term, so it covers all those smaller, more specific items. It's a word you'll use in everyday conversations, for example, when shopping, doing laundry, or simply discussing clothes.

This example means: 'I need to buy a few new pairs of underwear.'

This one means: 'Please don't wash the underwear with colored clothes.' (Hint: لطفاً - please, نشورید - don't wash, رنگی - colored)

It's a straightforward word that is understood universally in Persian-speaking contexts. There aren't many euphemisms or alternative phrases that are commonly used in everyday speech for 'underwear'; لباس زیر is the standard. This makes it an easy word to learn and integrate into your Persian vocabulary.

§ Related words and phrases

While لباس زیر is the general term, you might hear or want to use more specific terms. Here are a few:

• شورت (short): This refers to 'shorts' or 'underpants', similar to English. It's a loanword that has been fully adopted into Persian.
• سوتین (sutin): This is the word for 'bra'.
• زیرپوش (zirpoosh): This means 'undershirt'. 'پوش' (poosh) comes from the verb 'پوشیدن' (pooshidan) which means 'to wear'.

Understanding these related terms will help you be more precise when talking about different types of لباس زیر.

This means: 'She bought a new bra.'

This means: 'Men usually wear undershirts.' (Hint: مردها - men, معمولاً - usually, می‌پوشند - they wear)

So, while لباس زیر is your go-to for the general concept, remember these specific terms for more detailed conversations.