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پهناور

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Explanation پهناور in your Level:

In Persian, 'pahnāvar' is a word for something very, very big. Think of a huge map or a big park that never ends. At this level, you can just think of it as a special way to say 'big' for lands and oceans. You don't use it for a big apple or a big car. You use it for big countries like Russia or Iran. It is a formal word, so you will see it in books more than you hear it in the street. Just remember: Pahnāvar = Huge Land.

At the A2 level, you should start distinguishing between 'bozorg' (big) and 'pahnāvar' (vast). While 'bozorg' can be used for anything, 'pahnāvar' is specifically for horizontal space. When you describe a country or a large desert, 'pahnāvar' is the better word. It comes from 'pahn' which means wide. So, it's like saying 'super-wide.' You will see it in simple geography lessons. Example: 'In keshvar pahnāvar ast' (This country is vast).

At B1, you are expected to use 'pahnāvar' in descriptive writing. It is the perfect adjective for describing natural landscapes in a more sophisticated way. It adds a literary 'flavor' to your Persian. You should be comfortable using it with the Ezafe construction, such as 'daryā-ye pahnāvar' (the vast sea). This word helps you move away from basic adjectives and start sounding like an intermediate speaker who appreciates the nuances of Persian vocabulary.

For B2 learners, 'pahnāvar' is a tool for expressing scale and grandeur in more complex discussions, such as history or environmental science. You should understand its etymological roots (-āvar suffix) and how it differs from 'gostarde' (widespread). You might use it to describe the 'vast influence' of a culture or the 'vast territories' of an empire. It is a word that signifies you are comfortable with formal, academic, and literary registers of the language.

At the C1 level, you should appreciate the evocative power of 'pahnāvar' in classical and modern literature. It is often used to create a sense of 'space' in poetry. You should be able to use it metaphorically or in high-level geopolitical analysis. For example, discussing the challenges of governing a 'pahnāvar' nation. You should also be aware of its synonyms like 'vasi'' and 'bikarān' and know exactly when to choose 'pahnāvar' for its specific Persianate resonance.

At this level, 'pahnāvar' is part of your stylistic repertoire. You understand its historical weight and its role in the 'Shahnāmeh' or other epic works. You can use it to discuss ontological vastness or the 'vastness' of human potential in philosophical contexts. You are aware of its rhythmic properties in prose and poetry. For a C2 speaker, 'pahnāvar' is not just a word for size; it is a word that carries the heritage of the Persian language's ability to describe the sublime.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

پهناور in 30 Seconds

Pahnāvar means vast or immense in scale.
It is primarily used for geography and nature.
It is more formal and poetic than 'bozorg'.
It follows the noun using the Ezafe sound.

The Persian adjective پهناور (Pahnāvar) is a majestic word used to describe something of immense scale, breadth, and physical extent. Derived from the root pahn (meaning 'wide' or 'broad') combined with the suffix -āvar (which implies 'possessing' or 'bringing'), it literally translates to 'possessing great width.' However, its usage in Persian goes far beyond simple measurements. It evokes a sense of awe and grandeur, typically reserved for natural landscapes, celestial bodies, or vast territories. In the mind of a native speaker, پهناور isn't just 'big'; it is 'limitless' in a way that makes the observer feel small. You will encounter this word frequently in geography books, historical accounts of empires, and the evocative descriptions found in Persian classical poetry.

Physical Scale: Used for oceans, deserts, and continents where the horizon seems to stretch forever.
Geopolitical Context: Commonly describes the reach of historical empires like the Achaemenids or the sheer size of modern nations like Russia or Canada.
Metaphorical Depth: Occasionally used to describe the 'vastness' of the human soul or mind in philosophical discussions.

ایران کشوری پهناور با تاریخ و فرهنگی غنی است.

Translation: Iran is a vast country with a rich history and culture.

When comparing پهناور to its synonyms like vasi' (وسیع) or bozorg (بزرگ), remember that bozorg is generic 'big,' while vasi' is more clinical and borrowed from Arabic. پهناور feels more 'Persian' and carries a more poetic, descriptive weight. If you are describing a room, do not use پهناور; it is too grand. If you are describing the Sahara Desert, پهناور is the perfect choice. It suggests a horizontal expansion that dominates the field of vision. In literature, it is often paired with dasht (plain) or daryā (sea).

کشتی در اقیانوس پهناور گم شد.

Translation: The ship was lost in the vast ocean.

Grammatically, پهناور functions as a standard Persian adjective. It follows the noun it modifies and is connected via the Ezafe construction (the short 'e' sound added to the end of the noun). For example, to say 'vast desert,' you say kavir-e pahnāvar. Because it is a multi-syllabic, formal-leaning word, it is rarely used in casual slang but is the standard in journalism, education, and literature.

With Geographical Nouns: دشت‌های پهناور (vast plains), فلات پهناور (vast plateau), مرزهای پهناور (vast borders).
As a Predicate: این منطقه بسیار پهناور است. (This region is very vast.)

ستارگان در آسمان پهناور می‌درخشیدند.

Translation: The stars were shining in the vast sky.

One interesting aspect of پهناور is its stability. Unlike some adjectives that change meaning significantly in different contexts, پهناور almost always maintains its core sense of 'extensive breadth.' It can be intensified using besyār (very) or bi-nahāyat (infinitely), though the word itself already carries an inherent intensity. In academic writing, it is used to describe datasets or fields of study, though this is less common than its physical application.

او به افق پهناور خیره شده بود.

Translation: He was staring at the vast horizon.

If you watch a nature documentary in Persian, you will hear پهناور every few minutes. Narrators love using it to describe the Serengeti, the Amazon, or the Siberian tundra. It is also a staple in nationalistic discourse. When speakers want to express pride in the size and reach of Iran's territory, historical or modern, they use this word to emphasize grandeur. You will also hear it in news broadcasts discussing 'vast areas' affected by environmental changes or military movements.

Documentaries: 'The vast plains of Africa' (dasht-hāye pahnāvar-e Āfghāniqā).
Literature & Poetry: Classical poets use it to describe the world (jahān-e pahnāvar) or the king's domain.

روسیه کشوری بسیار پهناور است.

Translation: Russia is a very vast country.

In schools, students learn this word when studying the geography of the Iranian plateau. It is a 'high-frequency' word in formal education. If you are listening to a podcast about space exploration, the narrator will likely describe the 'vastness of the universe' using پهناور. It is a word that commands respect; using it in a conversation shows a good command of descriptive Persian and moves you beyond the basic vocabulary of a beginner.

The most common mistake for English speakers is using پهناور for things that are merely 'wide' in a domestic or small-scale sense. For example, you wouldn't call a wide street pahnāvar; you would use pahn or ariz. Using pahnāvar for a street makes it sound like the street is an entire continent. It is a matter of scale. Another mistake is confusing it with tolāni (long). While something vast is often long, pahnāvar specifically emphasizes the area or the breadth.

Scale Mismatch: Mistake: This room is 'pahnāvar'. Correct: This room is 'bozorg' or 'vasi'.
Confusion with 'Pahn': 'Pahn' is a simple adjective for width. 'Pahnāvar' is for epic scale.

اشتباه: این میز پهناور است. (Mistake: This table is vast.)

Correction: Use 'pahn' or 'bozorg' for furniture.

Another nuance is the difference between pahnāvar and gostarde. While pahnāvar describes physical extent, gostarde (widespread) often describes the distribution of something, like a 'widespread disease' or 'extensive network.' You cannot replace gostarde with pahnāvar in those contexts. Understanding these boundaries will make your Persian sound much more natural and precise.

Persian has a rich vocabulary for size and scale. Understanding where پهناور fits in the hierarchy of 'bigness' is key to mastery. Here is a comparison of similar words:

وسیع (Vasi'): The most common synonym. It is Arabic in origin and used for both physical and abstract space. It is slightly more formal/technical than 'pahnāvar'.
بیکران (Bikarān): Literally 'without shore/edge.' This is more poetic and used for the sky or the ocean when you want to emphasize that it has no end.
گسترده (Gostarde): Focuses on the 'spread' or 'coverage.' Used for networks, influences, or research.

دشت پهناور در برابر دریای بیکران.

Translation: The vast plain against the boundless sea.

When choosing between these, ask yourself: Is it a physical landmass? Use pahnāvar. Is it an abstract concept like knowledge? Use vasi' or gostarde. Is it something so big it feels infinite? Use bikarān. By selecting the right word, you convey not just the size, but the emotion and context of the scene.

How Formal Is It?

Formal

"قلمرو دولت ساسانی بسیار پهناور بود."

Neutral

"ایران کشوری پهناور در خاورمیانه است."

Informal

"اون دشت پهناور رو ببین چقدر قشنگه!"

Child friendly

"فیل در جنگل پهناور زندگی می‌کند."

Slang

"N/A"

Fun Fact

The suffix '-āvar' is the same one found in 'nām-āvar' (famous/name-bringing) and 'del-āvar' (brave/heart-bringing). It turns a noun or adjective into a quality-possessing agent.

Pronunciation Guide

UK /pæh.nɒː.ˈvæɾ/

US /pæh.nɑː.ˈvɛr/

The stress is on the final syllable: pahnāVAR.

Rhymes With

نام‌آور (nām-āvar) سخن‌ور (sokhan-var) دلاور (del-āvar) شناور (shenā-var) تناور (tanā-var) بارآور (bār-āvar) زیان‌آور (ziyān-āvar) خنده‌آور (khande-āvar)

Common Errors

Pronouncing 'pahn' as 'pan'. It should have a soft 'h' sound.
Shortening the 'ā' sound.
Stress on the first syllable.

Difficulty Rating

Reading 3/5

Easy to recognize in texts once the root 'pahn' is known.

Writing 4/5

Requires correct spelling of the 'h' (ه) and 'v' (و).

Speaking 3/5

Pronunciation is straightforward.

Listening 3/5

Distinctive sound makes it easy to spot.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

پهن بزرگ کشور دریا دشت

Learn Next

وسیع بیکران گستردگی قلمرو افق

Advanced

نامحدود بی‌انتها فراخ ژرف مرز

Grammar to Know

Adjective Placement

دشت (Noun) + e (Ezafe) + پهناور (Adjective)

Suffix -āvar

نفرت‌آور (disgusting), خشم‌آور (infuriating)

Plural Nouns with Singular Adjectives

کشورهای (Plural Noun) پهناور (Singular Adjective)

Intensifiers

بسیار پهناور, خیلی پهناور

Comparative and Superlative

پهناورتر (vaster), پهناورترین (vastest)

Examples by Level

این زمین پهناور است.

This land is vast.

Simple subject + adjective + verb.

ایران یک کشور پهناور است.

Iran is a vast country.

Adjective follows the noun with Ezafe.

دریا پهناور است.

The sea is vast.

Adjective used as a predicate.

آن دشت پهناور را ببین.

Look at 그 vast plain.

Demonstrative adjective + noun + adjective.

آسمان پهناور و آبی است.

The sky is vast and blue.

Compound predicate.

ما در یک دنیای پهناور زندگی می‌کنیم.

We live in a vast world.

Prepositional phrase.

روسیه خیلی پهناور است.

Russia is very vast.

Intensifier 'kheyli' used with the adjective.

این صحرا پهناور و گرم است.

This desert is vast and hot.

Two adjectives for one noun.

آن‌ها در یک دشت پهناور اسب‌سواری کردند.

They went horse riding in a vast plain.

Past tense verb.

اقیانوس هند بسیار پهناور است.

The Indian Ocean is very vast.

Formal intensifier 'besyār'.

پدربزرگ من زمین‌های پهناوری داشت.

My grandfather had vast lands.

Plural noun with adjective.

جنگل‌های پهناور شمال ایران زیبا هستند.

The vast forests of northern Iran are beautiful.

Complex Ezafe chain.

او به کویر پهناور سفر کرد.

He traveled to the vast desert.

Directional preposition 'be'.

خورشید بر دشت پهناور می‌تابد.

The sun shines on the vast plain.

Present continuous tense.

آیا این منطقه پهناور است؟

Is this region vast?

Interrogative sentence.

ما از بالای کوه، شهر پهناور را دیدیم.

From the top of the mountain, we saw the vast city.

Adjective modifying 'shahr' (city).

امپراتوری هخامنشی قلمرو پهناوری داشت.

The Achaemenid Empire had a vast territory.

Historical context.

دانشمندان در جستجوی حیات در کیهان پهناور هستند.

Scientists are searching for life in the vast cosmos.

Scientific/Academic context.

این رمان داستان زندگی در یک روستای پهناور را روایت می‌کند.

This novel tells the story of life in a vast village.

Literary context.

وسعت این دشت پهناور خیره‌کننده است.

The extent of this vast plain is stunning.

Using 'vos'at' (extent) with 'pahnāvar'.

او سال‌ها در اقیانوس‌های پهناور دریانوردی کرد.

He sailed the vast oceans for years.

Plural usage.

تنوع زیستی در این جنگل پهناور بی‌نظیر است.

The biodiversity in this vast forest is unique.

B1 level vocabulary like 'tanavo-e zisti'.

عشایر در دشت‌های پهناور کوچ می‌کنند.

Nomads migrate across the vast plains.

Cultural reference.

آسمان پهناور شب پر از ستاره بود.

The vast night sky was full of stars.

Poetic description.

مدیریت چنین سرزمین پهناوری کار دشواری است.

Managing such a vast land is a difficult task.

Gerund/Infinitive phrase as subject.

او با نگاهی به افق پهناور، به آینده فکر می‌کرد.

Looking at the vast horizon, he thought about the future.

Participial phrase equivalent.

تکنولوژی ارتباطات، جهان پهناور ما را کوچک‌تر کرده است.

Communication technology has made our vast world smaller.

Present perfect tense.

این پروژه تحقیقاتی، طیف پهناوری از موضوعات را شامل می‌شود.

This research project includes a vast range of topics.

Metaphorical use for 'range'.

در گذشته، پیمودن این بیابان پهناور ماه‌ها طول می‌کشید.

In the past, crossing this vast desert took months.

Historical narrative.

شاعر در اشعارش به روح پهناور انسان اشاره می‌کند.

The poet refers to the vast human soul in his poems.

Philosophical/Literary use.

کشاورزی در این دشت‌های پهناور به صورت صنعتی انجام می‌شود.

Agriculture in these vast plains is done industrially.

Economic context.

سیبری منطقه‌ای پهناور و کم‌جمعیت در روسیه است.

Siberia is a vast and sparsely populated region in Russia.

Geographical description.

گستره‌ی پهناور اقیانوس آرام، مرزهای آبی چندین قاره را به هم می‌پیوندد.

The vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean joins the maritime borders of several continents.

Advanced vocabulary and syntax.

در متون کهن، از این سرزمین به عنوان قلمرویی پهناور و آباد یاد شده است.

In ancient texts, this land is mentioned as a vast and prosperous territory.

Passive voice and archaic phrasing.

تحولات سیاسی در این منطقه پهناور، بر کل جهان تاثیر می‌گذارد.

Political developments in this vast region affect the entire world.

Geopolitical analysis.

او تمام عمر خود را صرف مطالعه کهکشان‌های پهناور کرد.

He spent his entire life studying vast galaxies.

Dedication/Professional context.

این دشت پهناور، شاهد نبردهای تاریخی بسیاری بوده است.

This vast plain has witnessed many historical battles.

Personification of the land.

وسعت پهناور ذهن او، گنجایشی فراتر از تصور داشت.

The vast expanse of his mind had a capacity beyond imagination.

Metaphorical and abstract.

حفاظت از محیط زیست در چنین مقیاس پهناوری، نیازمند همکاری بین‌المللی است.

Environmental protection on such a vast scale requires international cooperation.

Complex sentence structure.

سکوتی سنگین بر صحرای پهناور حاکم بود.

A heavy silence prevailed over the vast desert.

Atmospheric description.

تجلی شکوه الهی را می‌توان در آفرینش این گیتی پهناور مشاهده کرد.

One can observe the manifestation of divine glory in the creation of this vast universe.

Theological/Philosophical register.

حکمرانی بر ملتی با چنین تنوعی در سرزمینی پهناور، ظرافتی خاص می‌طلبد.

Ruling a nation with such diversity in a vast land requires a specific delicacy.

Sophisticated political commentary.

ادبیات کلاسیک پارسی، دریایی پهناور از حکمت و معرفت است.

Classical Persian literature is a vast sea of wisdom and knowledge.

Metaphorical use in literary criticism.

او در میان افکار پهناور و پراکنده خویش غرق شده بود.

He was drowned in his vast and scattered thoughts.

Psychological depth.

این فلات پهناور، گهواره‌ی تمدن‌های بشری متعددی بوده است.

This vast plateau has been the cradle of numerous human civilizations.

Historical/Archeological terminology.

گستردگی پهناور این شبکه، نظارت بر آن را عملاً غیرممکن ساخته است.

The vast extent of this network has made monitoring it practically impossible.

Technical/Systemic analysis.

در پهنای پهناور تاریخ، نام‌های اندکی جاودانه می‌مانند.

In the vast breadth of history, few names remain eternal.

Rhetorical/Philosophical statement.

اراده‌ی او برای تغییر، به اندازه اقیانوس‌های پهناور عمیق بود.

His will for change was as deep as the vast oceans.

Simile and poetic comparison.

Common Collocations

دشت پهناور

اقیانوس پهناور

کشور پهناور

آسمان پهناور

قلمرو پهناور

سرزمین پهناور

افق پهناور

بیابان پهناور

فلات پهناور

دنیای پهناور

Common Phrases

در پهنای پهناور

— Across the vast expanse of...

در پهنای پهناور گیتی.

مرزهای پهناور

— Vast borders of a country.

دفاع از مرزهای پهناور میهن.

ایران پهناور

— A patriotic way to refer to Great Iran.

جانم فدای ایران پهناور.

جنگل‌های پهناور

— Vast forests.

جنگل‌های پهناور آمازون.

دشت‌های پهناور

— Vast plains.

دشت‌های پهناور آسیای مرکزی.

اقیانوس‌های پهناور

— Vast oceans.

سفر در اقیانوس‌های پهناور.

گیتی پهناور

— The vast universe.

اسرار گیتی پهناور.

صحاری پهناور

— Vast deserts (plural).

صحاری پهناور آفریقا.

ملت پهناور

— A vast nation (metaphorical).

اتحاد در میان ملت پهناور.

عرصه پهناور

— A vast arena or field.

در عرصه پهناور سیاست.

Often Confused With

پهناور vs پهن

Pahn means 'wide' (e.g., a wide street). Pahnāvar means 'vast' (e.g., a vast country).

پهناور vs طولانی

Tolāni means 'long' (time or distance). Pahnāvar means 'vast' (area).

پهناور vs بزرگ

Bozorg is 'big' in general. Pahnāvar is specifically for large areas.

Idioms & Expressions

"دنیای پهناور"

— The wide world; used to suggest that there are many opportunities or places to go.

ناراحت نباش، دنیای پهناور است.

Neutral

"دل پهناور"

— A very generous or patient heart (more commonly 'daryā-del').

او دلی پهناور و مهربان دارد.

Poetic

"سفره پهناور"

— A very generous and abundant hospitality.

او همیشه سفره‌ای پهناور برای مهمانان دارد.

Informal

"افق‌های پهناور"

— Vast horizons; meaning great future possibilities.

باید به افق‌های پهناور فکر کنی.

Formal

"دریای پهناور علم"

— The vast sea of knowledge.

او در دریای پهناور علم غرق شده بود.

Literary

"دشت پهناور خیال"

— The vast plain of imagination.

در دشت پهناور خیالش قدم می‌زد.

Poetic

"قلمرو پهناور ذهن"

— The vast territory of the mind.

او قلمرو پهناور ذهن را کاوش کرد.

Academic

"آسمان پهناور آزادی"

— The vast sky of freedom.

پرواز در آسمان پهناور آزادی.

Literary

"بستر پهناور رودخانه"

— The wide bed of a river.

رودخانه در بستر پهناور خود جاری بود.

Technical

"پهناور ساختن"

— To broaden or expand (rarely used as a verb).

او دیدگاه خود را پهناور ساخت.

Formal

Easily Confused

پهناور vs وسیع

Both mean vast.

Vasi' is more formal and Arabic; Pahnāvar is more descriptive and Persian.

هر دو درست هستند، اما پهناور زیباتر است.

پهناور vs گسترده

Both imply largeness.

Gostarde is 'widespread' or 'extensive'; Pahnāvar is 'vast' in physical area.

شبکه گسترده است، اما دشت پهناور است.

پهناور vs فراخ

Both mean wide.

Farākh is archaic and mostly used for 'spacious' in poetry.

میدان فراخ.

پهناور vs عظیم

Both mean huge.

Azim emphasizes mass and greatness; Pahnāvar emphasizes area.

کوه عظیم و دشت پهناور.

پهناور vs بیکران

Both mean very large.

Bikarān means 'boundless' or 'limitless'; Pahnāvar just means very vast.

دریای بیکران.

Sentence Patterns

[Subject] [Adjective] ast.

این دشت پهناور است.

[Subject] یک [Noun]-e پهناور است.

روسیه یک کشور پهناور است.

در [Noun]-e پهناور، [Action].

در دشت پهناور، آهوها می‌دوند.

به دلیل [Noun]-e پهناور، [Result].

به دلیل سرزمین پهناور، حمل و نقل سخت است.

گستره‌ی پهناور [Noun] باعث [Result] شد.

گستره‌ی پهناور اقیانوس باعث انزوای جزیره شد.

در میان [Noun]-e پهناور و [Adjective], [Action].

در میان کیهان پهناور و بی‌پایان، زمین تنهاست.

آیا [Subject] پهناور است؟

آیا این بیابان پهناور است؟

من [Noun]-e پهناور را دوست دارم.

من دریای پهناور را دوست دارم.

Word Family

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How to Use It

frequency

Common in written Persian and formal speech.

Common Mistakes

میز پهناور → میز بزرگ/پهن
A table is too small for the word 'pahnāvar'.
راه پهناور → راه طولانی/عریض
A road is 'long' or 'wide', not usually 'vast' unless it's a metaphor.
Pahnāvar-e daryā → Daryā-ye pahnāvar
The adjective must come after the noun in Persian.
Using it for 'thick' → Zakhim
'Pahnāvar' is about area, not thickness.
Confusion with 'Gostarde' → Gostarde
Use 'gostarde' for networks, not 'pahnāvar'.

Tips

Use with Geography

Always reach for 'pahnāvar' when describing maps or countries.

Ezafe Connection

Don't forget the 'e' sound: daryā-ye pahnāvar.

Dramatic Effect

Use it to express awe in your voice when describing a beautiful view.

Poetic Touch

It's a great word to make your writing sound more professional.

News Keywords

Listen for it in news about territorial disputes.

Root Word

Link it to 'pahn' (wide) to remember it easily.

National Pride

Note its use in patriotic songs about Iran.

Scale Matters

Only use it for things that are truly massive.

Synonym Variety

Alternate with 'vasi' to avoid repetition.

Classical Literature

Look for it in the Shahnāmeh.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a 'Pan' (pahn) so big it covers the 'Over' (āvar) entire world. Pahn-āvar.

Visual Association

Visualize a giant eagle flying over an endless green plain where you cannot see the end in any direction.

Word Web

Ocean Desert Empire Sky Map Landscape Territory Universe

Challenge

Try to describe three countries using 'pahnāvar' in a sentence today.

Word Origin

From Middle Persian 'pahn' (wide) + the suffix '-āvar' (bringing/having). The root 'pahn' shares origins with Avestan 'pathana-'.

Original meaning: Possessing width; having a broad extent.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> West Iranian -> Persian.

Cultural Context

No specific sensitivities; purely descriptive adjective.

Translates best to 'vast' or 'immense', but specifically for horizontal area.

Shahnāmeh of Ferdowsi Geography of Iran textbooks Documentaries by Mani Haghighi

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Geography

کشور پهناور
قاره پهناور
منطقه پهناور
فلات پهناور

Nature

دریای پهناور
دشت پهناور
آسمان پهناور
جنگل پهناور

History

قلمرو پهناور
امپراتوری پهناور
سرزمین پهناور
مرزهای پهناور

Astronomy

کیهان پهناور
کهکشان پهناور
فضای پهناور
گیتی پهناور

Literature

دنیای پهناور
افق پهناور
صحاری پهناور
بستر پهناور

Conversation Starters

"آیا تا به حال در یک دشت پهناور اسب‌سواری کرده‌اید؟"

"به نظر شما پهناورترین کشور جهان کدام است؟"

"دوست دارید در یک شهر پهناور زندگی کنید یا یک شهر کوچک؟"

"وقتی به اقیانوس پهناور نگاه می‌کنید چه حسی دارید؟"

"آیا ایران واقعاً یک کشور پهناور است؟"

Journal Prompts

درباره سفری به یک بیابان پهناور بنویسید و احساسات خود را شرح دهید.

چرا مدیریت یک کشور پهناور سخت‌تر از یک کشور کوچک است؟

تفاوت بین یک دریای پهناور و یک رودخانه کوچک از نظر شما چیست؟

اگر می‌توانستید در هر نقطه از این دنیای پهناور زندگی کنید، کجا را انتخاب می‌کردید؟

نقش دشت‌های پهناور در تاریخ ایران را بررسی کنید.

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

No, it's better to use 'vasi' or 'bozorg'. 'Pahnāvar' is for much larger things like deserts or countries.

Yes, it is more formal than 'bozorg', but still used in everyday descriptive speech.

The root is 'pahn', which means wide or broad.

You can say 'pahnāvari' or 'vos'at'.

Yes, 'āsemān-e pahnāvar' is a very common and poetic phrase.

The closest opposite is 'mahdud' (limited) or 'tang' (narrow).

It is written as one word: پهناور.

Only metaphorically, like having a 'vast soul' (ruh-e pahnāvar), but this is very poetic.

Neither is better; 'vasi' is more common in technical contexts, 'pahnāvar' in descriptive ones.

As an adjective, it doesn't change. The noun it modifies becomes plural.