Nowruz, a Persian New Year, is an era of renewal, joy and cultural traditions. To help you understand this beautiful celebration better, here are some essential Persian words, phrases and expressions related to knowurus and spring.
General Nowruz & Spring Words
1. Nowruz (needleour) – / noʊˈruːz / *New Persian Year *
Nowruz means “new day” and marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the calendar year in Iran.
2. BAHAR (بهار) – / b grhhir / *spring *
Season of renewal, flowers bloom, and new beginnings.
3. ChaharshanbeSuri (Planet-mounted) – /tʃɒːhoril ænˈbesuːri / *Fire before nowruz *
The Plenour tradition is a symbol of purification and renewal when people jump over bonfires.
4. SizdahBedar (Early Foot) – / sizˈdæhbeˈdær / *Natural Day (Day 13 of Nowruz) *
A day when families enjoy nature and go outside to remove misfortune symbolically.
5. EidDidani (Pig Diːˈdæni / * Visit to nowruz *
Visit family and friends during Nowruz to exchange greetings and gifts.
6. HajiFiruz (حاجیفیجیجیروز) – / hGyudoi fiːˈru z / *the Nowruz Entertainer *
Singing a celebration song to celebrate the fun character, Knowles, in red.
7. Eydi (Pig) – /eɪˈdi / *New Year’s Gift *
Money or small gifts given to a child or loved one as a lucky token.
Table Item with Haft displayed
1. Haft-seen (θtourfused®S – /hæftˈsiːn / *Traditional Nowruz Table Settings *
Each represents the symbolic arrangement of seven items, each starting with the “s” sound (○), representing various aspects of life.
2. Sabzeh (∈ز ka) – / ˈSæbze / *Budded wheat, lentils, or barley *
It symbolizes growth, renewal, and rebirth.
3. Samanu (∈ shelf) – / sæmæˈnuː / *Sweet wheat pudding *
It represents strength, strength and richness.
4. SENJED (∈Sen -د) -/senˈdʒed / *Dried orester fruit *
It symbolizes love and wisdom.
5. SEER(∈B) – /siːr / *Garlic *
It represents health and protection.
6. Seeb (○ب) – /siːb / *apple *
It symbolizes beauty and health.
7. SOMAGH(∈اق) – / soʊˈmeːɣ / *sumac spice *
It represents the victory of light over sunrise and darkness.
8. SERKEH (○ ک far) – / ˈSerke / *Vinegar *
It symbolizes patience and wisdom.
General Nowruz greetings and expressions
1. Nowruz Mobarak (Handering) – / noʊˈruːz moʊˈbiræk / *Happy Nowruz! *
Most common Nowruz greetings. It’s similar to “Happy New Year!”
2. Not for sale mobarak (○لنومباA) – /sɒːl-e
Happy New Year to someone.
3. EideShomaMobarak (Pee!مامبارک) – /eɪd-e
It is used when greeting people during the Nowruz celebration.
4. Sad sale sal-ha (صدسالبه or vinegar) – /sædsɒːlbe be insɒːl-home / *Live another 100 years like this! *
A blessing to hope for a more enjoyable year.
Nowruz is full of deep traditions, meaningful rituals and beautiful expressions. Learning these words will help you connect with the culture and spirit of this fun festival.
Edited by Mohaddeseh Pakravan