At the A1 level, you don't need to use the word 'وراثت' often because it is quite formal. Instead, you usually use the word 'ارث' (ers) to talk about money or things you get from your parents. Think of 'وراثت' as the 'official' name for getting things from family. For example, if you see it in a simple book, it just means 'family things.' You might hear it when people talk about family members looking like each other. It's a big word for a simple idea: things that go from old people to young people in a family.
At the A2 level, you can start to recognize 'وراثت' in formal signs or simple news stories. It means 'inheritance.' While 'ارث' is for 'I got a car from my grandpa,' 'وراثت' is for 'The rules of getting things from family.' You might see it in phrases like 'حق وراثت' (the right to inherit). It's helpful to know that this word comes from Arabic and is related to 'vaares' (heir). You don't need to use it in casual chat, but you should know it's the 'serious' version of inheritance.
At the B1 level, you should be able to use 'وراثت' in specific contexts like law or science. This is where you distinguish between the 'stuff' (ers) and the 'process' (verāsat). If you are talking about biology, you use 'وراثت' to mean heredity—how children get their parents' eyes or hair. In a legal context, you use it to discuss the 'laws of inheritance' (قوانین وراثت). You are now moving beyond just 'getting money' and starting to understand 'verāsat' as a system or a biological mechanism.
At the B2 level, you should use 'وراثت' fluently in academic or professional discussions. You understand terms like 'انحصار وراثت' (probate/legal determination of heirs) and can discuss the social implications of 'وراثت ثروت' (inheritance of wealth). You can use the adjective form 'وراثتی' (hereditary) to talk about medical conditions or personality traits. Your vocabulary is sophisticated enough to choose 'وراثت' when writing a formal letter or an essay about family history, rather than the more common 'ers'.
At the C1 level, you understand the nuanced differences between 'وراثت', 'میراث', and 'ماترک'. You can discuss 'وراثت' in philosophical terms—how ideas or cultural values are inherited. You are comfortable with complex legal phrases and can read legal documents that use 'وراثت' to define familial rights. You also recognize its use in classical literature or high-level sociological texts where it might describe the 'inheritance' of social status or intellectual traditions. You use the word to describe complex systems of transmission.
At the C2 level, 'وراثت' is a tool for precise expression. You can analyze the etymological roots and how they influence the word's usage in modern Persian versus its Arabic origins. You can engage in deep debates about 'وراثت در مقابل تربیت' (nature vs. nurture) using the word to represent the 'nature' side of the argument. You are familiar with technical legal jargon involving 'وراثت' and can navigate the complexities of inheritance law in the Persian-speaking world. You use the word with full awareness of its formal, scientific, and legal registers.

وراثت em 30 segundos

  • Inheritance of property and titles.
  • Biological heredity and genetic transfer.
  • Formal legal term for probate processes.
  • Concept of cultural and intellectual legacy.

The Persian word وراثت (pronounced as 'verāsat') is a multifaceted noun primarily used to describe the process or the act of inheriting something. While its most common application is in the legal and financial realm—referring to the transfer of property, money, or titles from a deceased person to their heirs—it also holds significant weight in the scientific community, specifically within biology and genetics. In everyday Persian, you might encounter it when discussing family legacies, not just in terms of wealth, but also in terms of physical traits or even character flaws passed down through generations.

Legal Context
In Iranian law, based largely on Islamic jurisprudence, 'verāsat' defines the rules of how an estate is divided among survivors. It is a formal term used in courts and official documents.
Biological Context
In science, it refers to 'heredity'—the transmission of genetic characteristics from parents to offspring. Phrases like 'قوانین وراثت' (laws of inheritance/heredity) are common in textbooks.

او تمام ثروت خود را از طریق وراثت به دست آورد.

— He acquired all his wealth through inheritance.

Understanding 'verāsat' requires recognizing its formal tone. While 'ers' (ارث) is the more common, colloquial way to say 'inheritance' in a casual conversation, 'verāsat' is what you will read in a newspaper, a legal contract, or a biology paper. It implies a systematic or legal framework behind the passing of traits or assets. For instance, if you are talking about why someone has blue eyes in a family of brown-eyed people, a scientist would discuss 'وراثت ژنتیکی' (genetic heredity).

قوانین وراثت در این کشور بسیار پیچیده است.

— The laws of inheritance in this country are very complex.

Using 'وراثت' correctly depends on whether you are emphasizing the legal right or the biological inevitability. It is almost always used as a noun, and often functions as the head of a noun phrase (ezafe construction). You will frequently see it paired with words like 'قانون' (law), 'حق' (right), or 'انتقال' (transfer).

As a Subject
'وراثت نقش مهمی در سلامت انسان دارد' (Heredity plays an important role in human health).
As an Object
'وکیل در حال بررسی پرونده وراثت است' (The lawyer is examining the inheritance case).

بسیاری از بیماری‌ها از طریق وراثت منتقل می‌شوند.

— Many diseases are transmitted through heredity.

In formal Persian, 'وراثت' is preferred over 'ارث' because it sounds more academic and comprehensive. If you are writing an essay about social classes, you might discuss how 'وراثت ثروت' (inheritance of wealth) perpetuates inequality. In this context, 'verāsat' covers the entire concept rather than just the specific items inherited. It is also a key term in the phrase 'انحصار وراثت' (probate), which is the legal process of identifying heirs and distributing an estate.

او حق وراثت خود را به برادرش بخشید.

— He gifted his right of inheritance to his brother.

You are most likely to hear 'وراثت' in three distinct environments: the lawyer's office, the science classroom, and the news. In a lawyer's office, the conversation will revolve around 'انحصار وراثت'—the certificate needed to claim a bank account or sell a deceased relative's house. In a classroom, 'وراثت' is the cornerstone of biology, used to explain Mendel's laws or genetic mutations. On the news, it might appear in discussions about political dynasties or the transfer of power in monarchies.

In the Media
News anchors use it when discussing the 'succession' or 'inheritance' of leadership roles in traditional systems.
In Scientific Documentaries
Narrators explain how 'وراثت' ensures that species maintain their characteristics across millennia.

در این مستند، به بررسی نقش وراثت در رفتار حیوانات پرداخته می‌شود.

— In this documentary, the role of heredity in animal behavior is examined.

Interestingly, while 'وراثت' is formal, it isn't 'stiff.' It’s the standard term for a complex concept. If you go to a hospital for a genetic screening, the doctor will ask about 'بیماری‌های وراثتی' (hereditary diseases). In this context, using the simpler word 'ers' would sound slightly unprofessional or overly casual. It’s a word that commands a certain level of seriousness and precision.

گواهی انحصار وراثت برای تقسیم اموال ضروری است.

— The probate certificate is necessary for the distribution of assets.

The most frequent mistake learners make with 'وراثت' is confusing it with its synonym 'ارث' (ers) or its relative 'میراث' (miraas). While they all relate to inheritance, their usage is not always interchangeable. 'Ers' is the actual stuff you get (the money/house), while 'verāsat' is the *process* or the *mechanism* of getting it. You don't usually say 'I spent my verāsat' (I spent my process); you say 'I spent my ers' (I spent my inheritance money).

Confusing Process with Object
Mistake: 'من وراثت پدرم را فروختم.' (I sold my father's heredity/process). Correct: 'من ارث پدرم را فروختم.' (I sold my father's inheritance/property).
Pronunciation Errors
Some learners mispronounce the 'v' as 'w' (Weraasat), which is the Arabic pronunciation. In modern Persian, it is strictly a 'v' sound.

اشتباه: این خانه وراثت من است. (غلط)
درست: این خانه سهم‌الارث من است. (صحیح)

— Confusion between 'inheritance process' and 'inherited share'.

Another mistake is using 'وراثت' in casual speech when 'ارث' or 'میراث' would be more natural. If you say 'Verāsat is the reason I have big ears,' it sounds like you're giving a lecture. If you say 'Ers is the reason,' it sounds like you're talking to a friend. Always match the word to the register of the conversation.

Persian has a rich vocabulary for things passed down. Understanding the nuances between 'وراثت', 'ارث', and 'میراث' will make your Persian sound much more authentic and precise.

ارث (Ers)
The most common word. Refers to the physical assets (money, land) left behind. Used in daily life: 'به او ارث زیادی رسید' (He received a lot of inheritance).
میراث (Miraas)
Often used for 'legacy' or 'heritage'. It has a noble or historical connotation. 'میراث فرهنگی' (cultural heritage) is a prime example.
ماترک (Maatarak)
A very formal legal term meaning 'what is left behind'. It specifically refers to the entire estate before it is divided.

تفاوت اصلی: وراثت قانون است، ارث مال است، و میراث افتخار است.

— Veraasat is the law, Ers is the property, and Miraas is the legacy.

In a scientific context, 'ژنتیک' (Genetics) is often used alongside 'وراثت'. While 'وراثت' is the noun for the concept, 'وراثتی' is the adjective (hereditary). For example, 'بیماری وراثتی' (hereditary disease) vs 'بیماری ژنتیکی' (genetic disease) are nearly identical in usage, though 'ژنتیکی' is more modern.

How Formal Is It?

Curiosidade

The word 'Vaares' (Heir) comes from the same root. In Islamic theology, 'Al-Waarith' (The Inheritor) is one of the 99 names of God, signifying that everything ultimately returns to Him.

Guia de pronúncia

UK /vɛ.rɒː.sæt/
US /ve.rɑː.sæt/
The primary stress is on the last syllable: ve-raa-SÄT.
Rima com
سیاست (Siyaasat) ریاست (Riyaasat) کیاست (Kiyaasat) فراست (Feraasat) نفاست (Nafaasat) حراست (Heraasat) جسارت (Jesaarat) حقارت (Heqaarat)
Erros comuns
  • Pronouncing 'v' as 'w' (Weraasat).
  • Shortening the long 'aa' vowel.
  • Stress on the first syllable.

Nível de dificuldade

Leitura 6/5

Common in formal texts but rare in simple stories.

Escrita 7/5

Requires knowledge of ezafe and formal sentence structures.

Expressão oral 5/5

Pronunciation is straightforward, but usage is situational.

Audição 6/5

Easily confused with 'ers' if not paying attention.

O que aprender depois

Pré-requisitos

ارث پول خانواده قانون بیماری

Aprenda a seguir

وصیت‌نامه محضر ژنوم تکامل شجره‌نامه

Avançado

حجب فرض عصبه ماترک توارث

Gramática essencial

Ezafe Construction

قانونِ وراثت (The law of inheritance)

Abstract Noun Suffixes

وراثت + ی = وراثتی (Adjective)

Arabic Root System

W-R-TH root for Veraasat, Vaares, Ers.

Passive Voice with 'Shodan'

منتقل می‌شود (is transmitted)

Prepositional Phrases

از طریقِ وراثت (Through inheritance)

Exemplos por nível

1

این پول از وراثت است.

This money is from inheritance.

Simple noun usage after a preposition.

2

او وراثت زیادی دارد.

He has a large inheritance.

Using 'وراثت' as a direct object.

3

وراثت خانواده مهم است.

Family inheritance is important.

Noun as a subject.

4

آیا این وراثت شماست؟

Is this your inheritance?

Question form with a possessive pronoun.

5

وراثت یعنی چه؟

What does 'inheritance' mean?

Asking for a definition.

6

پدرم درباره وراثت گفت.

My father spoke about inheritance.

Simple past tense verb with prepositional phrase.

7

من وراثت را دوست دارم.

I like inheritance.

Direct object with 'ra'.

8

این یک کتاب درباره وراثت است.

This is a book about inheritance.

Indefinite noun phrase.

1

حق وراثت برای همه فرزندان است.

The right of inheritance is for all children.

Compound noun 'حق وراثت'.

2

قانون وراثت در ایران متفاوت است.

The law of inheritance is different in Iran.

Subject-verb agreement with an adjective.

3

او به دنبال وراثت خود رفت.

He went after his inheritance.

Prepositional phrase with possessive.

4

وراثت فقط پول نیست.

Inheritance is not just money.

Negative sentence with 'be' verb.

5

آن‌ها بر سر وراثت دعوا کردند.

They fought over the inheritance.

Compound verb 'دعوا کردن' with preposition.

6

وراثت از طریق خون منتقل می‌شود.

Heredity is transmitted through blood.

Passive voice 'منتقل می‌شود'.

7

ما درباره وراثت در مدرسه خواندیم.

We read about heredity in school.

Simple past plural.

8

وکیل وراثت به ما کمک کرد.

The inheritance lawyer helped us.

Noun adjunct used as an adjective.

1

وراثت ژنتیکی نقش مهمی در ظاهر ما دارد.

Genetic heredity plays an important role in our appearance.

Adjective 'ژنتیکی' modifying 'وراثت'.

2

انحصار وراثت یک فرآیند قانونی طولانی است.

Probate is a long legal process.

Formal term 'انحصار وراثت'.

3

او تمام دارایی‌اش را از طریق وراثت به دست آورد.

He acquired all his assets through inheritance.

Using 'از طریق' (through) with the noun.

4

وراثت می‌تواند باعث انتقال بیماری‌های قلبی شود.

Heredity can cause the transmission of heart diseases.

Modal verb 'می‌تواند' with 'باعث شدن'.

5

در این مقاله، وراثت در گیاهان بررسی شده است.

In this article, inheritance in plants has been examined.

Present perfect passive voice.

6

او نسبت به سهم وراثت خود اعتراض کرد.

He protested against his share of the inheritance.

Prepositional phrase 'نسبت به' (against/regarding).

7

وراثت فرهنگی به اندازه وراثت مالی مهم است.

Cultural inheritance is as important as financial inheritance.

Comparative structure 'به اندازه'.

8

بسیاری از صفات اخلاقی ریشه در وراثت دارند.

Many moral traits are rooted in heredity.

Idiomatic expression 'ریشه در ... داشتن'.

1

قوانین وراثت در جوامع مختلف به شدت متفاوت است.

Inheritance laws vary significantly across different societies.

Adverb 'به شدت' modifying the verb.

2

وراثت بیولوژیکی پیچیدگی‌های خاص خود را دارد.

Biological heredity has its own specific complexities.

Noun with multiple modifiers.

3

او به دلیل مسائل وراثت، با خانواده‌اش قطع رابطه کرد.

Due to inheritance issues, he cut ties with his family.

Prepositional phrase 'به دلیل' (due to).

4

وراثت ثروت می‌تواند منجر به نابرابری اجتماعی شود.

Inheritance of wealth can lead to social inequality.

Compound subject leading to a result.

5

دانشمندان در حال مطالعه مکانیسم‌های وراثت هستند.

Scientists are studying the mechanisms of heredity.

Continuous present tense.

6

او از حق وراثت خود به نفع خیریه گذشت.

He waived his right of inheritance in favor of charity.

Verb 'گذشتن' with preposition 'از'.

7

وراثت پذیری برخی از بیماری‌ها بسیار بالاست.

The heritability of some diseases is very high.

Noun 'وراثت پذیری' (heritability).

8

این ملک به صورت وراثت به او رسیده است.

This property has reached him by way of inheritance.

Adverbial phrase 'به صورت' (in the form of).

1

وراثت در فلسفه سیاسی به معنای تداوم قدرت است.

Inheritance in political philosophy means the continuity of power.

Abstract noun usage in a philosophical context.

2

او در کتاب خود به نقد نظام وراثت پرداخته است.

In his book, he has critiqued the system of inheritance.

Formal verb 'پرداختن به'.

3

وراثت صفات اکتسابی یکی از بحث‌های داغ زیست‌شناسی بود.

The inheritance of acquired traits was one of the hot debates in biology.

Complex noun phrase with 'ezafe'.

4

پیچیدگی‌های حقوقی وراثت نیازمند تخصص بالایی است.

The legal complexities of inheritance require high expertise.

Subject is a complex noun phrase.

5

وراثت فرهنگی پلی است میان نسل‌های گذشته و آینده.

Cultural inheritance is a bridge between past and future generations.

Metaphorical usage of the noun.

6

او با تکیه بر وراثت، ادعای پادشاهی کرد.

Relying on inheritance, he claimed the kingship.

Participle phrase 'با تکیه بر'.

7

تاثیر محیط بر وراثت همواره مورد بحث بوده است.

The influence of environment on heredity has always been a subject of debate.

Present perfect passive construction.

8

وراثت در این منطقه بر اساس سنت‌های قبیله‌ای است.

Inheritance in this region is based on tribal traditions.

Prepositional phrase 'بر اساس' (based on).

1

وراثت به مثابه یک سازوکار بازتولید طبقاتی عمل می‌کند.

Inheritance acts as a mechanism for class reproduction.

Academic phrase 'به مثابه' (as/like).

2

چالش‌های اخلاقی وراثت در عصر مهندسی ژنتیک دوچندان شده است.

The ethical challenges of heredity have doubled in the era of genetic engineering.

Complex sentence with temporal phrase.

3

وراثت در متون کلاسیک غالباً با تقدیر گره خورده است.

Inheritance in classical texts is often tied to destiny.

Passive compound verb 'گره خورده است'.

4

او به واکاوی ریشه‌های وراثت در حقوق مدنی پرداخت.

He engaged in an analysis of the roots of inheritance in civil law.

High-level vocabulary like 'واکاوی' (analysis/probing).

5

وراثت نه تنها انتقال مال، بلکه انتقال مسئولیت است.

Inheritance is not only the transfer of property, but also the transfer of responsibility.

Correlative conjunction 'نه تنها... بلکه'.

6

در جوامع پدرسالار، وراثت مسیری یک‌طرفه دارد.

In patriarchal societies, inheritance has a one-way path.

Sociological context with specific terminology.

7

وراثت‌پذیری هوش همچنان یکی از مناقشه‌برانگیزترین موضوعات است.

The heritability of intelligence remains one of the most controversial topics.

Superlative adjective 'مناقشه‌برانگیزترین'.

8

او با نفی وراثت، بر اهمیت شایسته‌سالاری تاکید کرد.

By denying inheritance, he emphasized the importance of meritocracy.

Gerund phrase 'با نفی' (by denying).

Colocações comuns

انحصار وراثت
قوانین وراثت
وراثت ژنتیکی
حق وراثت
وراثت پذیری
وراثت و تربیت
نظام وراثت
وراثت متقاطع
وراثت معنوی
وراثت پادشاهی

Frases Comuns

گواهی انحصار وراثت

— A legal document identifying the heirs of a deceased person.

بدون گواهی انحصار وراثت نمی‌توان پول را برداشت.

وراثت در مقابل محیط

— The debate of nature vs nurture.

کدام یک مهم‌تر است: وراثت یا محیط؟

سهم وراثت

— The specific portion of inheritance one receives.

سهم وراثت او بسیار ناچیز بود.

وراثت پدری

— Patrilineal inheritance.

در این قبیله، وراثت پدری حاکم است.

وراثت مادری

— Matrilineal inheritance.

برخی بیماری‌ها از طریق وراثت مادری منتقل می‌شوند.

مال وراثت

— Inherited property.

این زمین مال وراثت است.

دعوای وراثت

— A legal dispute over inheritance.

دعوای وراثت سال‌ها طول کشید.

وراثت مستقیم

— Direct inheritance (from parent to child).

وراثت مستقیم ساده‌تر است.

وراثت غیرمستقیم

— Indirect inheritance.

او از طریق وراثت غیرمستقیم ثروتمند شد.

ابطال وراثت

— Cancellation of inheritance rights.

دادگاه حکم به ابطال وراثت داد.

Frequentemente confundido com

وراثت vs ارث

Ers is the 'stuff'; Veraasat is the 'process'.

وراثت vs میراث

Miraas is 'legacy' (cultural/grand); Veraasat is 'inheritance' (legal/bio).

وراثت vs وصیت

Vasiyat is the 'will' (document); Veraasat is the 'inheritance' (outcome).

Expressões idiomáticas

"وراثت در خون است"

— Something that is deeply ingrained in one's character.

سخاوت در وراثت این خانواده است.

Neutral
"وراثت بردن از کسی"

— To take after someone (usually traits).

او لجبازی را از پدرش به وراثت برده است.

Informal
"ریشه در وراثت داشتن"

— To be genetically determined.

بسیاری از استعدادها ریشه در وراثت دارند.

Formal
"وراثت خونی"

— Biological link that cannot be broken.

آن‌ها پیوند وراثت خونی دارند.

Neutral
"وراثت تاج و تخت"

— Succession to the throne.

جنگ بر سر وراثت تاج و تخت درگرفت.

Historical
"وراثت ناخواسته"

— Inheriting something you didn't want (like a debt or a disease).

بدهی‌های پدرش برای او یک وراثت ناخواسته بود.

Neutral
"به وراثت رسیدن"

— To be handed down through generations.

این سنت قرن‌ها به وراثت رسیده است.

Formal
"وراثت معنوی"

— Intellectual or artistic legacy.

اشعار او وراثت معنوی ماست.

Poetic
"وراثت طبقاتی"

— Social stratification passed down.

او قربانی وراثت طبقاتی شد.

Sociological
"وراثت بی‌پایان"

— A legacy that continues forever.

نام نیک او یک وراثت بی‌پایان است.

Poetic

Fácil de confundir

وراثت vs وارث

Sounds similar.

Vaares is the person (heir); Veraasat is the concept (inheritance).

او تنها وارث این وراثت است.

وراثت vs توارث

Same root.

Tavaaros is very technical/Arabic, used in high-level jurisprudence.

قواعد توارث در فقه.

وراثت vs موروثی

Related adjective.

Mowroosi means 'ancestral' or 'handed down'; Veraasati is 'hereditary' (bio).

بیماری موروثی vs بیماری وراثتی.

وراثت vs ارثیه

Similar meaning.

Ersiye refers specifically to the physical items/money received.

ارثیه پدری.

وراثت vs سهم‌الارث

Legal context.

Sahm-ol-ers is the specific 'share' of the inheritance.

سهم‌الارث او مشخص شد.

Padrões de frases

A1

این [Noun] وراثت است.

این پول وراثت است.

A2

[Noun] از طریق وراثت است.

رنگ چشم از طریق وراثت است.

B1

وراثت نقش [Adjective] در [Noun] دارد.

وراثت نقش مهمی در سلامت دارد.

B2

به دلیل [Noun] وراثت، [Clause].

به دلیل قوانین وراثت، او خانه را فروخت.

C1

وراثت به عنوان [Noun] در نظر گرفته می‌شود.

وراثت به عنوان عاملی کلیدی در نظر گرفته می‌شود.

C2

پارادوکس وراثت در [Noun] نهفته است.

پارادوکس وراثت در توزیع ثروت نهفته است.

B1

آیا [Noun] وراثتی است؟

آیا این بیماری وراثتی است؟

B2

وراثت‌پذیری [Noun] بالا است.

وراثت‌پذیری هوش بالا است.

Família de palavras

Substantivos

وارث (Vaares - Heir)
ارث (Ers - Inheritance)
میراث (Miraas - Legacy)
موروث (Mowroos - Inherited thing)

Verbos

ارث بردن (Ers bordan - To inherit)
به ارث گذاشتن (Be ers gozaashtan - To leave as inheritance)

Adjetivos

وراثتی (Veraasati - Hereditary)
موروثی (Mowroosi - Inherited/Ancestral)
ارثی (Ersi - Genetic/Hereditary)

Relacionado

ژن (Gene)
نسب (Lineage)
خاندان (Dynasty)
وصیت (Will)
ترکه (Estate)

Como usar

frequency

Common in news, legal documents, and science; less common in daily street talk.

Erros comuns
  • من وراثت پدرم را فروختم. من ارث پدرم را فروختم.

    You sell the property (ers), not the process (veraasat).

  • Weraasat Veraasat

    Persian uses 'v', not 'w'.

  • وراثت فرهنگی تخت جمشید میراث فرهنگی تخت جمشید

    'Miraas' is for historical/cultural heritage.

  • او وراثت من است. او وارث من است.

    Veraasat is the concept; Vaares is the person (heir).

  • وراثت بیماری وراثتی بودن بیماری

    Use the adjective form or a different structure for 'disease inheritance'.

Dicas

Legal vs Bio

Always remember that 'Veraasat' is the bridge between law and biology. It works for both!

Ezafe

Don't forget the 'e' sound: Veraasat-e-Pedari (Father's inheritance).

The Heir

If you know 'Vaares' (Heir), you'll never forget 'Veraasat'.

Sensitivity

Inheritance is a major topic in Iranian legal life; knowing this word helps you navigate formal bureaucracy.

Essay Tip

Use 'Veraasat' in essays about social inequality to sound more academic.

Formal Tone

Use it in a job interview if discussing your 'cultural heritage' or family background.

Vera's Assets

Vera + Assets = Veraasat. Easy!

News Key

When you hear 'Veraasat' on the news, get ready for a story about a law or a kingdom.

No 'W'

Avoid the 'W' sound at all costs to sound like a native Persian speaker.

Miraas

Use 'Miraas' for buildings/history and 'Veraasat' for genes/law.

Memorize

Mnemônico

Think of 'Vera' (a name) receiving a 'Sat' (set) of jewels from her grandmother. Vera's Set = Veraasat.

Associação visual

Imagine a DNA double helix made of gold coins. One side represents biology, the other wealth—both are 'Veraasat'.

Word Web

Law Biology Money Genes Will Heir Legacy Estate

Desafio

Try to write three sentences: one about a house you inherited, one about your eye color, and one about a legal document.

Origem da palavra

Derived from the Arabic root و-ر-ث (W-R-TH), which relates to the concept of succeeding someone or receiving something after their death.

Significado original: To inherit, to be an heir, or to receive a legacy.

Semitic (Arabic) borrowed into Indo-European (Persian).

Contexto cultural

Be careful when discussing inheritance shares in Iran, as it is tied to religious laws.

While English uses 'Inheritance' for both, Persian speakers might use 'Ers' for the check and 'Veraasat' for the concept.

The movie 'Ejaareh-neshin-ha' (The Tenants) touches on inheritance issues. Legal columns in 'Ettela'at' newspaper often discuss 'Veraasat'. Biological textbooks in Iran use 'Veraasat' to explain Mendel.

Pratique na vida real

Contextos reais

Legal/Probate

  • انحصار وراثت
  • وکیل وراثت
  • سهم‌الارث
  • دادگاه خانواده

Biology/Medicine

  • بیماری وراثتی
  • وراثت ژنتیکی
  • انتقال صفات
  • نقشه ژنی

History/Politics

  • وراثت تاج و تخت
  • سلسله
  • حق جانشینی
  • میراث تاریخی

Sociology

  • وراثت طبقاتی
  • نابرابری
  • سرمایه فرهنگی
  • انتقال ثروت

Psychology

  • وراثت و محیط
  • شخصیت وراثتی
  • استعداد ذاتی
  • رفتارشناسی

Iniciadores de conversa

"آیا فکر می‌کنی وراثت مهم‌تر است یا تربیت؟ (Nature vs Nurture)"

"در کشور شما قوانین وراثت چگونه است؟ (Inheritance laws)"

"چه ویژگی‌هایی را از طریق وراثت از والدینت گرفته‌ای؟ (Hereditary traits)"

"آیا تا به حال با مراحل قانونی انحصار وراثت روبرو شده‌ای؟ (Probate experience)"

"به نظر تو وراثت ثروت عادلانه است؟ (Wealth inheritance justice)"

Temas para diário

درباره یک ویژگی که از طریق وراثت به تو رسیده است بنویس. (Write about an inherited trait.)

تفاوت‌های وراثت فرهنگی و وراثت مالی را تحلیل کن. (Analyze cultural vs financial inheritance.)

اگر قانونی برای وراثت می‌نوشتی، آن قانون چه بود؟ (If you wrote an inheritance law...)

نقش وراثت در موفقیت انسان‌ها چقدر است؟ (Role of heredity in success.)

خاطره‌ای از یک بحث خانوادگی درباره وراثت بنویس. (A memory of a family debate on inheritance.)

Perguntas frequentes

10 perguntas

'Ers' usually refers to the physical property or money you receive from a deceased person. 'Verāsat' refers to the legal or biological process of that transfer. You'd say 'I got my ers,' but 'I am studying the laws of verāsat.'

Yes! In biology, 'verāsat' means heredity. You can say 'رنگ چشم من به دلیل وراثت است' (My eye color is because of heredity).

Yes, it is quite formal. In casual conversation, people usually prefer 'ers' (ارث).

It is a legal term meaning 'probate.' It is the official process to determine who the legal heirs are and what they get.

You say 'بیماری وراثتی' (Bimāri-ye verāsati) or 'بیماری ارثی' (Bimāri-ye ersi).

No, in modern Persian, it is always a 'v' sound, like in 'victory'.

It comes from the Arabic root W-R-TH, meaning to inherit or succeed.

Technically yes (وراثت‌ها), but it's almost always used in the singular because it's an abstract concept.

Yes, it can be used to describe how power is passed down in a monarchy or dynasty.

In a scientific context, it's 'اکتساب' (acquisition/nurture). In a legal context, it could be 'مصادره' (confiscation).

Teste-se 98 perguntas

writing

Write a sentence using 'وراثت' and 'بیماری'.

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writing

Explain 'انحصار وراثت' in simple Persian.

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writing

Make a sentence about your eye color using 'وراثت'.

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speaking

Pronounce 'وراثت' correctly.

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speaking

Describe your family traits using 'وراثتی'.

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listening

Listen to the word: 'Veraasat'. Does it mean 'History' or 'Inheritance'?

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writing

Write a formal sentence about inheritance of wealth.

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writing

Use 'وراثت' as the subject of a sentence.

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speaking

Say 'Inheritance Law' in Persian.

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writing

Write about a family legacy using 'میراث' and 'وراثت'.

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writing

Translate: 'Inheritance is a complex topic.'

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speaking

Talk about a 'hereditary disease' you know.

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writing

Write a sentence about a lawyer and inheritance.

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writing

Translate: 'Heredity is the science of genes.'

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speaking

Use 'انحصار وراثت' in a sentence.

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writing

Describe the process of inheritance in 2 sentences.

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writing

Write a sentence about nature vs nurture.

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