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باستانی (adjective)

Ancient or archaic.

💬 Example

"ما از یک شهر باستانی بازدید کردیم."

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a 'BASTion' (fortress) that is 'ANI' (ancient). BAST-ANI. A bastion from ancient times.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'bāstāni' for an old person. → پدربزرگم مسن است (My grandfather is elderly).

Saying 'bastani' (ice cream) when you mean 'ancient'. → آثار باستانی (Ancient works).

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