ادرار
ادرار em 30 segundos
- Edrar is the formal Persian noun for 'urine'.
- It is primarily used in medical and professional settings.
- It is a liquid waste product filtered by the kidneys.
- It is much more polite than the slang term 'shash'.
The Persian word ادرار (edrār) is the standard, formal, and clinical term for urine. In English-speaking contexts, we might use words like 'urine' in a doctor's office or 'pee' in a more casual setting. In Persian, ادرار occupies the middle-to-formal ground. It is the word you will see on medical forms, hear in a hospital, or use when speaking respectfully to a healthcare professional. Understanding this word is essential for navigating basic health situations in an Iranian or Persian-speaking environment.
- Register
- Formal and Medical. It is the appropriate term for all professional and polite adult conversations.
Biologically, ادرار refers to the liquid waste filtered by the kidneys. In the context of Iranian culture, hygiene (taharat) is of paramount importance, and the management of bodily fluids is governed by specific social and religious norms. When you visit a clinic in Tehran or Dushanbe, the staff will ask for a nemooneh-ye edrār (urine sample). Using this word instead of more colloquial alternatives demonstrates a high level of linguistic competence and respect for social boundaries.
پزشک از بیمار خواست تا نمونه ادرار خود را به آزمایشگاه ببرد.
The doctor asked the patient to take their urine sample to the laboratory.
In historical Persian medicine, known as Teb-e Sonnati, the characteristics of ادرار were used as a primary diagnostic tool. Physicians like Avicenna (Ibn Sina) wrote extensively about the color, clarity, and sediment of urine to determine the balance of 'humors' in the body. While modern medicine relies on chemical analysis, the legacy of these observations remains in the Persian language's rich vocabulary for health and biology.
The word itself is derived from the Arabic root (d-r-r), which relates to flowing or streaming. This etymological connection emphasizes the fluid nature of the substance. In everyday life, you might not hear this word in a coffee shop, but you will certainly encounter it in schools, pharmacies, and when discussing the health of children or the elderly. It is a foundational noun for anyone reaching the A2 level of Persian proficiency.
- Common Collocation
- آزمایش ادرار (Azmayesh-e Edrar) - Urine Test
تغییر رنگ ادرار میتواند نشانه کمآبی بدن باشد.
A change in urine color can be a sign of dehydration.
When discussing symptoms, patients might mention soozesh-e edrār (burning during urination), which is a common complaint for urinary tract infections. By using the word ادرار, you provide clarity to the medical professional, ensuring a more accurate diagnosis. It is also used in veterinary contexts when discussing the health of pets or livestock.
Using ادرار correctly requires understanding its grammatical role as a noun. It often appears as the subject of a sentence describing physiological changes or as the object of a medical verb. Because it is a formal term, it is frequently paired with verbs like kardan (to do/make) to form the compound verb edrār kardan (to urinate).
- Grammatical Structure
- [Subject] + [Edrar] + [Compound Verb/Adjective]. Example: ادرار او تیره بود (His urine was dark).
In a clinical setting, you will often find it in the Ezafe construction, where it is linked to other nouns or adjectives. For example, ghalzat-e edrār (urine concentration) or majāri-ye edrār (urinary tracts). These phrases are essential for describing specific health conditions accurately.
نوشیدن آب زیاد باعث رقیق شدن ادرار میشود.
Drinking plenty of water causes the urine to become diluted.
When talking about the frequency of urination, which is a common medical query, you would use the phrase te'dād-e daf'āt-e edrār (number of times of urination). This level of precision is expected in formal Persian communication. Even in news reports concerning public health or environmental issues, ادرار is the preferred term to describe waste management and sanitation.
عفونت مجاری ادرار در زنان شایعتر است.
Urinary tract infections are more common in women.
For learners, it is important to practice the pronunciation of the 'r' sounds in edrār. The double 'r' requires a clear, slightly trilled sound. Mispronouncing it might make the word unrecognizable in a fast-paced conversation. Furthermore, the word is never used in the plural form when referring to a single person's output; it is treated as a collective or uncountable noun in most contexts.
او به دلیل تکرر ادرار به پزشک مراجعه کرد.
He went to the doctor because of frequent urination.
The most common place to hear the word ادرار is in a medical environment. In Iran, hospitals and laboratories are ubiquitous, and 'azmayesh-e edrar' is one of the most frequently ordered tests. You will hear nurses giving instructions on how to collect a sample, or doctors discussing the results of a 'Urine Analysis' (UA).
- Setting: Hospital
- 'Lotfan nemooneh-ye edrar-e khod ra dar in zarf berizid.' (Please pour your urine sample into this container.)
Another common context is in health education and public service announcements. Radio and television programs in Persian-speaking countries often feature health segments where experts discuss the importance of hydration. They will use ادرار to explain how the body eliminates toxins. In these settings, the word is used with clinical detachedness, making it a safe and professional term for any learner to use.
در تبلیغات تلویزیونی، درباره سلامت مجاری ادرار صحبت شد.
In TV advertisements, they talked about the health of the urinary tract.
In schools and parenting seminars, the word is used to discuss the development of children. Teachers and school nurses might use it when talking about bathroom breaks or hygiene habits. While children use 'jish', adults discussing the children's health will switch to 'edrar'. This distinction is a key part of Persian social etiquette.
پرستار مدرسه وضعیت ادرار دانشآموز را چک کرد.
The school nurse checked the student's urine status.
Finally, you might encounter the word in scientific literature or biology textbooks. It is used to describe the excretory system of various animals, not just humans. Whether you are studying to be a vet in Shiraz or reading a health blog from Kabul, ادرار is the universal scientific term across the Persian-speaking world (Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan).
The most significant mistake learners make is using the wrong register. Persian has several words for urine, ranging from medical to extremely vulgar. Using the slang word shash in a medical or polite context is a major faux pas. It can be compared to using 'piss' in a formal meeting in English. Always default to ادرار unless you are with very close friends in an informal setting.
- Mistake: Wrong Register
- Using 'shash' at the doctor's office. Correction: Always use 'edrar'.
Another common error is confusing ادرار (edrār) with words that sound similar but have different meanings. For example, some learners might confuse it with edāreh (office) if they are not careful with the vowels. While they sound distinct to a native speaker, the fast pace of speech can lead to confusion for beginners. Ensure the 'r' at the end of edrār is clearly pronounced.
اشتباه: من به ادرار میروم (I am going to the urine).
درست: من به دستشویی میروم (I am going to the bathroom).
Learners also sometimes try to pluralize the word unnecessarily. In English, we don't usually say 'urines' unless referring to multiple types of samples. Similarly, in Persian, edrār is almost always singular. Using edrār-hā sounds unnatural and clinical to the point of being bizarre in most contexts.
Finally, avoid using edrār kardan as a synonym for simply 'going to the bathroom' in a social context. If you need to excuse yourself, say miazrat mikham, miram dastshooyi (Excuse me, I'm going to the bathroom). Specifically stating you are going to 'urinate' (edrār kardan) is considered 'too much information' and socially awkward, much like it would be in English.
در جمعهای دوستانه، نباید از واژه ادرار برای دستشویی رفتن استفاده کرد.
In social gatherings, one should not use the word 'urine' to refer to going to the bathroom.
To truly master the vocabulary surrounding this topic, you must understand the spectrum of alternatives to ادرار. Each word carries a different social weight and is used in specific contexts. While 'edrar' is your safe bet for 90% of situations, knowing the others helps you understand native speakers in different environments.
- جیش (Jish)
- The 'child-speak' version. Used by kids or parents talking to kids. Equivalent to 'pee-pee'.
- شاش (Shash)
- Very slang and vulgar. Equivalent to 'piss'. Use with extreme caution or not at all.
- بول (Bowl)
- An Arabic-derived term used primarily in religious texts (Fiqh) regarding ritual purity. You will rarely hear this in modern conversation.
When comparing edrār and jish, the difference is purely one of age and formality. A doctor will never say 'jish' to an adult patient, and a child will rarely use 'edrar'. Understanding this social hierarchy is key to sounding like a natural speaker. Furthermore, there is the term pish-āb, which is an older, more poetic or archaic term for urine, literally meaning 'before-water'. You might find this in classical literature or older medical texts.
مادر به کودک گفت: «بیا برویم جیش کن.»
The mother said to the child, "Come, let's go pee-pee."
In a veterinary or agricultural context, people might use more specific terms for animal waste, but edrār remains the standard for describing the biological fluid itself. If you are reading a scientific paper, you might also see pas-āb used for wastewater, though this is a broader category that includes more than just urine. Knowing these nuances allows you to choose the right word for the right audience.
در متون فقهی، واژه بول برای احکام طهارت به کار میرود.
In religious texts, the word 'bowl' is used for the rules of purity.
How Formal Is It?
Curiosidade
The root also gives us the word 'moderr' (diuretic) and 'dorr' (pearl), because a pearl was thought to be a drop of frozen flow.
Guia de pronúncia
- Pronouncing it like 'edareh' (office).
- Not trilling the 'r' sounds.
- Making the 'e' too long like 'ee-drar'.
- Dropping the final 'r'.
- Confusing the vowels with 'adrar' (not a word).
Nível de dificuldade
Easy to recognize in medical contexts.
The 'r' and 'a' placement can be tricky for some.
The trilled 'r' requires practice.
Distinctive sound, hard to confuse once learned.
O que aprender depois
Pré-requisitos
Aprenda a seguir
Avançado
Gramática essencial
Compound Verbs with 'Kardan'
ادرار کردن (To urinate)
Ezafe Construction for Possession
ادرارِ من (My urine)
Adjective Placement
ادرارِ زرد (Yellow urine)
Noun as Subject in Passive Voice
ادرار دفع شد (Urine was excreted)
Prepositional Phrases
در ادرار (In the urine)
Exemplos por nível
این ادرار است.
This is urine.
Simple demonstrative sentence.
آیا ادرار زرد است؟
Is the urine yellow?
Simple question with an adjective.
او ادرار میکند.
He is urinating.
Present continuous compound verb.
آزمایش ادرار کجاست؟
Where is the urine test?
Locative question.
آب برای ادرار خوب است.
Water is good for urine.
Prepositional phrase.
ادرار من تیره است.
My urine is dark.
Possessive construction.
دکتر ادرار را دید.
The doctor saw the urine.
Past tense with direct object.
کودک ادرار دارد.
The child has (needs to) urine.
Using 'have' for physical needs.
من باید آزمایش ادرار بدهم.
I have to give a urine test.
Modal verb 'must' with compound verb.
ادرار او بوی تندی دارد.
His urine has a sharp smell.
Descriptive sentence with Ezafe.
آیا در ادرار خون وجود دارد؟
Is there blood in the urine?
Existential question.
رنگ ادرار باید روشن باشد.
The color of urine should be light.
Modal 'should' with adjective.
او هنگام ادرار درد دارد.
He has pain during urination.
Temporal preposition 'during'.
نمونه ادرار را در یخچال بگذارید.
Put the urine sample in the refrigerator.
Imperative sentence.
ادرار از کلیه میآید.
Urine comes from the kidney.
Prepositional origin.
تعداد دفعات ادرار زیاد است.
The frequency of urination is high.
Complex noun phrase.
عفونت مجاری ادرار میتواند دردناک باشد.
Urinary tract infection can be painful.
Compound subject with potentiality.
پزشک برای تشخیص بیماری، ادرار را تحلیل کرد.
The doctor analyzed the urine to diagnose the disease.
Purpose clause with 'for'.
ادرار حاوی مواد زائد بدن است.
Urine contains the body's waste products.
Active participle 'haavi' (containing).
تکرر ادرار یکی از نشانههای دیابت است.
Frequent urination is one of the signs of diabetes.
Superlative-like construction 'one of'.
او به دلیل سوزش ادرار دارو مصرف میکند.
She is taking medicine due to burning urination.
Causal phrase 'be dalil-e'.
ادرار صبحگاهی برای آزمایش دقیقتر است.
Morning urine is more accurate for the test.
Comparative adjective.
کلیهها خون را تصفیه کرده و ادرار تولید میکنند.
The kidneys filter the blood and produce urine.
Compound sentence with 'and'.
او کنترل ادرار خود را از دست داده است.
He has lost control of his urine (incontinence).
Present perfect tense.
غلظت ادرار نشاندهنده میزان هیدراتاسیون بدن است.
The concentration of urine indicates the body's hydration level.
Present participle as an adjective.
برخی داروها باعث تغییر رنگ ادرار به نارنجی میشوند.
Some medications cause the urine color to change to orange.
Causative verb construction.
وجود پروتئین در ادرار ممکن است نشانه بیماری کلیوی باشد.
The presence of protein in the urine may be a sign of kidney disease.
Modal possibility 'momken ast'.
ادرار در مثانه ذخیره میشود تا زمانی که دفع گردد.
Urine is stored in the bladder until it is excreted.
Passive voice with 'shodan'.
سیستم ادراری شامل کلیهها، حالبها و مثانه است.
The urinary system includes the kidneys, ureters, and bladder.
Listing with Ezafe.
دفع ادرار یک فرایند حیاتی برای حفظ تعادل بدن است.
Excreting urine is a vital process for maintaining body balance.
Gerund as a subject.
پزشک میزان قند در ادرار بیمار را بررسی کرد.
The doctor checked the amount of sugar in the patient's urine.
Complex object with nested Ezafe.
ادرار اسیدی میتواند باعث ایجاد سنگ کلیه شود.
Acidic urine can cause the formation of kidney stones.
Adjective modifying the noun.
تحلیل بیوشیمیایی ادرار اطلاعات حیاتی درباره متابولیسم فراهم میکند.
Biochemical analysis of urine provides vital information about metabolism.
Academic register with specialized vocabulary.
در طب سنتی، قاروره یا همان ظرف ادرار برای تشخیص مزاج استفاده میشد.
In traditional medicine, the 'garooreh' or urine container was used to diagnose temperament.
Historical reference with apposition.
اختلال در دفع ادرار میتواند منجر به اورمی شود.
Impairment in urine excretion can lead to uremia.
Complex causal link 'monjar be'.
هورمونهای موجود در ادرار در تستهای بارداری شناسایی میشوند.
The hormones present in urine are identified in pregnancy tests.
Passive voice in scientific context.
ادرار به عنوان یک کود طبیعی در برخی جوامع پایدار استفاده میشود.
Urine is used as a natural fertilizer in some sustainable societies.
Prepositional phrase 'as a'.
فشار اسمزی ادرار توسط هورمون ضد ادراری تنظیم میشود.
The osmotic pressure of urine is regulated by the anti-diuretic hormone.
Technical biological terminology.
شفافیت ادرار یکی از پارامترهای اصلی در آزمایشهای بالینی است.
Urine clarity is one of the main parameters in clinical tests.
Abstract noun 'shafafiyat'.
او از بیاختیاری ادرار ناشی از کهولت سن رنج میبرد.
He suffers from urinary incontinence resulting from old age.
Participial phrase 'nashi az'.
پژوهشها بر روی متابولیتهای ثانویه در ادرار، افقهای جدیدی در سمشناسی گشوده است.
Research on secondary metabolites in urine has opened new horizons in toxicology.
Highly formal academic structure.
ابن سینا در کتاب قانون، ویژگیهای ادرار را به تفصیل شرح داده است.
Avicenna, in the book 'The Canon', described the characteristics of urine in detail.
Literary and historical reference.
تغییرات اپیژنتیک ممکن است در سلولهای پوششی ادرار قابل ردیابی باشد.
Epigenetic changes might be traceable in urinary epithelial cells.
Advanced scientific speculation.
دفع ادرار در فقه اسلامی دارای احکام مفصلی در باب طهارت و نجاست است.
Urine excretion in Islamic jurisprudence has detailed rules regarding purity and impurity.
Specialized legal/religious vocabulary.
بررسی مقایسهای ترکیبات ادرار در پستانداران، تکامل سیستم دفعی را روشن میکند.
A comparative study of urine compositions in mammals clarifies the evolution of the excretory system.
Complex noun-heavy sentence.
استفاده ابزاری از ادرار در آزمایشهای دوپینگ، بحثهای اخلاقی گستردهای برانگیخته است.
The instrumental use of urine in doping tests has sparked extensive ethical debates.
Sociopolitical context with advanced verbs.
پارامترهای فیزیکوشیمیایی ادرار تحت تأثیر رژیمهای غذایی افراطی قرار میگیرند.
The physicochemical parameters of urine are influenced by extreme dietary regimes.
Passive voice with technical adjectives.
مفهوم 'ادرار سوختگی' در نوزادان نیازمند رویکردهای پیشگیرانه در مراقبتهای بهداشتی است.
The concept of 'urine burn' (diaper rash) in infants requires preventive approaches in healthcare.
Professional medical terminology.
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
— The smell of urine. Used in hygiene and medical contexts.
بوی ادرار در این مکان پیچیده است.
— Urinary system. Technical term for the renal organs.
سیستم ادراری وظیفه دفع سموم را دارد.
— Bloody urine (hematuria). A serious medical condition.
ادرار خونی باید سریعاً بررسی شود.
— Urine bag (catheter bag). Used for hospitalized patients.
پرستار کیسه ادرار را خالی کرد.
— To clean urine. Often related to religious hygiene rules.
باید محل ادرار را با آب بشویید.
Frequentemente confundido com
Edareh means office. The vowels and the final 'h' make it different from 'edrar'.
Esrar means insistence. It sounds similar but has a different starting sound and meaning.
Eghrar means confession. It shares the 'rar' ending but the middle consonant is different.
Expressões idiomáticas
— His bladder is full. (Somewhat informal/crude).
زود برو دستشویی، شاشدانت پر شده!
Informal— To wet oneself (out of fear or lack of control).
از ترس به خودش ادرار کرد.
Neutral— To stop/hold back urine. Can also mean to cause a blockage.
این دارو ادرار را بند میآورد.
Medical— To ruin something (Slang/Crude). Similar to 'pissing on something'.
او به تمام نقشههای من شاشید (Note: usually uses 'shashid').
Slang— Something that is continuous and annoying (Very informal).
حرفهایش مثل ادرار بز تمام نمیشود.
Slang— Doing something impossible or useless (Vulgar idiom).
تلاش تو مثل شاشیدن در سربالایی است.
Slang— To be very angry or irritated (Metaphorical/Slang).
انگار سوزش ادرار دارد که اینقدر بد اخلاق است.
Slang— To do something that contaminates a source of good (Metaphorical).
او در چاهی که از آن آب میخورد ادرار کرد.
Literary— A lucky or very healthy sample (Medical slang).
پزشک گفت ادرار طلایی داری (خیلی سالمی).
InformalFácil de confundir
Both are waste products.
Edrar is liquid (urine), while Madfoo' is solid (feces).
پزشک نمونه ادرار و مدفوع خواست.
Both are liquid excretions.
Edrar comes from kidneys/bladder, Arag (sweat) comes from skin.
او زیاد عرق میکند اما ادرارش کم است.
Both are bodily fluids found in tests.
Blood is vital; urine is waste.
آزمایش خون و ادرار انجام شد.
Urine is mostly water.
Ab is pure water; Edrar is biological waste.
آب بنوش تا ادرارت شفاف شود.
Both are salty liquids.
Ashk (tears) come from eyes; Edrar from the renal system.
اشک و ادرار هر دو حاوی نمک هستند.
Padrões de frases
[Subject] [Edrar] دارد.
او ادرار دارد.
من باید [Edrar] بدهم.
من باید آزمایش ادرار بدهم.
[Edrar] [Adjective] است.
ادرار او تیره است.
[Edrar] حاوی [Substance] است.
ادرار حاوی نمک است.
تحلیل [Edrar] نشان میدهد که...
تحلیل ادرار نشان میدهد که بیمار سالم است.
اختلال در [Edrar] ناشی از...
اختلال در دفع ادرار ناشی از بیماری کلیوی است.
آیا [Edrar] [Adjective] است؟
آیا ادرار خونی است؟
[Edrar] باعث [Noun] میشود.
ادرار باعث سوزش میشود.
Família de palavras
Substantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Como usar
Common in medical and health contexts.
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Using 'shash' with a doctor.
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ادرار
'Shash' is vulgar; 'edrar' is the professional term.
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Saying 'miram edrar' to friends.
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میرم دستشویی
Saying 'I'm going to urine' is weird; say 'I'm going to the bathroom'.
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Writing 'edrar' as 'idrar'.
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ادرار
The first vowel is 'e' (short), usually represented by a 'fatha' or 'kasra' sound, but written with Alef.
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Pluralizing to 'edrar-ha'.
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ادرار
Urine is uncountable in Persian.
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Confusing 'edrar' with 'edareh'.
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ادرار
'Edareh' is office; 'edrar' is urine. Watch the endings.
Dicas
Learn the Root
The root D-R-R means flow. This helps you remember it's a liquid waste.
Be Formal
When in doubt, use 'edrar'. It's never wrong in a health context.
Verb Pairing
Pair it with 'kardan' to make it a verb: ادرار کردن.
Purity Rules
Remember that urine is 'najis' (impure) in religious contexts.
Lab Terms
Learn 'nemooneh' (sample) to use with 'edrar'.
Trill the R
The final R should be clear and crisp.
Excuse Yourself
Don't say 'edrar' to excuse yourself from a table; say 'dastshooyi'.
Kidney Connection
Always associate 'edrar' with 'kolyeh' (kidney).
Hospital Audio
Listen for this word in pharmacy or clinic waiting rooms.
Ezafe Use
Use Ezafe to describe its properties, like 'edrar-e zard'.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Think of 'ED' (a guy's name) and 'RAR' (like a lion's roar). 'Ed' is in the 'RAR' (lab) giving a sample.
Associação visual
Imagine a yellow 'E' flowing through a pipe that looks like a 'D' and 'R'.
Word Web
Desafio
Try to say 'azmayesh-e edrar' five times fast without tripping over the 'r's.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Arabic root د-ر-ر (D-R-R), which pertains to the flowing or streaming of milk or water. In Persian, it was adopted as the formal term for urine.
Significado original: To flow abundantly; a stream.
Semitic (root) / Indo-European (usage context).Contexto cultural
Avoid using in casual social settings; it is too graphic for a dinner conversation.
In English, 'urine' is clinical, 'pee' is casual. 'Edrar' is equivalent to 'urine'.
Pratique na vida real
Contextos reais
At the Doctor
- سوزش ادرار دارم.
- ادرارم تیره است.
- تکرر ادرار دارم.
- آزمایش ادرار لازم است؟
In the Lab
- نمونه ادرار کجاست؟
- ظرف ادرار بدهید.
- ادرار اول صبح است؟
- جواب آزمایش ادرار کی آماده میشود؟
Parenting
- ادرار نوزاد بو میدهد.
- جای ادرارش سوخته است.
- ادرار کردنش منظم است؟
- او ادرار خود را نگه میدارد.
Biology Class
- کلیه ادرار را میسازد.
- ادرار حاوی اوره است.
- مثانه ادرار را نگه میدارد.
- دفع ادرار برای بدن لازم است.
Religious Hygiene
- ادرار نجس است.
- باید محل ادرار شسته شود.
- طهارت بعد از ادرار واجب است.
- لباسم به ادرار آلوده شد.
Iniciadores de conversa
"آیا تا به حال آزمایش ادرار دادهاید؟"
"میدانستید رنگ ادرار نشاندهنده سلامت است؟"
"چرا پزشکان همیشه نمونه ادرار میخواهند؟"
"در فرهنگ شما، صحبت درباره ادرار زشت است؟"
"چگونه به یک کودک یاد میدهید ادرار خود را کنترل کند؟"
Temas para diário
امروز درباره اهمیت نوشیدن آب و تأثیر آن بر ادرار بنویسید.
یک خاطره از رفتن به آزمایشگاه برای آزمایش ادرار بنویسید.
تفاوتهای کلمات 'ادرار'، 'جیش' و 'شاش' را در جملات مختلف توضیح دهید.
چرا در طب سنتی ادرار اهمیت زیادی داشت؟ تحقیق کنید و بنویسید.
اگر پزشک بودید، چگونه به بیمار میگفتید که باید ادرارش را بررسی کند؟
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is not rude. It is the formal and medical term. Using it in a hospital or with a doctor is perfectly appropriate and respectful. However, discussing it at a dinner table might be considered impolite, just like in English.
Yes, you can use 'edrar' to describe the urine of animals in a scientific or veterinary context. For example, 'ادرار سگ' (dog urine).
The most common phrase is 'azmayesh-e edrar' (urine test), which you will hear often in medical settings.
Instead of saying 'I need to urinate', simply say 'miram dastshooyi' (I'm going to the bathroom). It is much more natural.
'Jish' is only for children. If an adult uses 'jish', it sounds very childish or like they are joking. Stick to 'edrar' for serious topics.
Due to Islamic purity laws, urine is 'najis'. Iranians are very careful to wash thoroughly with water after urinating to maintain ritual purity for prayers.
It means 'diuretic'—something that increases the production of urine, like caffeine or certain fruits.
Almost never. It is treated as an uncountable noun, like 'water' or 'blood' in English.
It is 'burning urination', a common symptom of a urinary tract infection (UTI).
In classical poetry, you might find 'pish-ab', but bodily functions are rarely discussed in high Persian poetry unless in a medical or satirical context.
Teste-se 192 perguntas
Write a sentence in Persian asking for a urine test at a clinic.
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Describe the color of healthy urine in Persian.
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Explain why drinking water is important for urine in one sentence.
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Write a note to a doctor about burning during urination.
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List three collocations for 'edrar'.
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Translate: 'The doctor analyzed the urine sample.'
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Write a sentence using 'edrar-avar'.
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Explain the difference between 'edrar' and 'jish' in Persian.
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Write about the importance of hygiene after urinating.
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Translate: 'Urinary tract infection is common.'
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Write a sentence about the kidneys' role in producing urine.
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Translate: 'Do you have frequent urination?'
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Write a short paragraph about a lab visit for a urine test.
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Explain 'hematuria' using the word 'edrar'.
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Translate: 'Morning urine is better for the test.'
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Write a sentence about the bladder's function.
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Translate: 'Drinking water dilutes urine.'
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Write a sentence using the word 'nemooneh'.
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Describe the symptoms of a UTI in Persian.
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Translate: 'Urine is a waste product.'
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Say 'I have a urine test today' in Persian.
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Tell the doctor: 'My urine is dark yellow.'
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Ask: 'Where is the urine sample container?'
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Explain to a friend: 'Water is good for your kidneys.'
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Say: 'I feel burning when I urinate.'
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Ask the nurse: 'When will the test results be ready?'
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Say: 'The baby needs to pee.' (Using child-friendly word)
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Pronounce 'Edrar' correctly.
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Say: 'Frequent urination is a symptom of diabetes.'
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Tell the lab tech: 'This is my morning sample.'
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Say: 'Urinary tract infection is painful.'
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Ask: 'Is there blood in the urine?'
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Say: 'I need to go to the bathroom.' (Polite)
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Explain: 'Kidneys filter the blood.'
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Say: 'The urine smell is very strong.'
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Say: 'Diuretics increase urine volume.'
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Tell a child: 'Wash yourself after pee-pee.'
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Say: 'Urine clarity is a sign of health.'
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Say: 'The bladder is full.'
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Say: 'Urine contains toxins.'
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Listen to the phrase: 'آزمایش ادرار بدهید.' What should you do?
Listen to: 'ادرار او خونی است.' What is the problem?
Listen to: 'نمونه را در یخچال بگذارید.' Where should the sample go?
Listen to: 'سوزش ادرار داری؟' What is being asked?
Listen to: 'کلیه ادرار میسازد.' What does the kidney do?
Listen to: 'تکرر ادرار نشانه دیابت است.' What is a sign of diabetes?
Listen to: 'رنگ ادرار تیره است.' What color is the urine?
Listen to: 'بچه جیش کرد.' What did the child do?
Listen to: 'ادرار نجس است.' Is urine pure or impure?
Listen to: 'ظرف ادرار استریل است.' What is the container's state?
Listen to: 'ادرارآورها را صبح بخورید.' When should you take diuretics?
Listen to: 'سنگ کلیه باعث درد ادرار میشود.' What causes urine pain?
Listen to: 'ادرار شفاف یعنی سالمی.' What does clear urine mean?
Listen to: 'بیاختیاری ادرار مشکل بزرگی است.' What is the big problem?
Listen to: 'مجاری ادرار عفونت دارد.' What has an infection?
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Summary
The word 'ادرار' (edrār) is the essential formal term for 'urine' in Persian. It is used in all medical, scientific, and polite contexts to describe the liquid waste excreted by the body, as in the phrase 'آزمایش ادرار' (urine test).
- Edrar is the formal Persian noun for 'urine'.
- It is primarily used in medical and professional settings.
- It is a liquid waste product filtered by the kidneys.
- It is much more polite than the slang term 'shash'.
Learn the Root
The root D-R-R means flow. This helps you remember it's a liquid waste.
Be Formal
When in doubt, use 'edrar'. It's never wrong in a health context.
Verb Pairing
Pair it with 'kardan' to make it a verb: ادرار کردن.
Purity Rules
Remember that urine is 'najis' (impure) in religious contexts.
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عفونت
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عمل
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عمل جراحی
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عموماً
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عمیقاً
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