Persian Etymology Dictionary
Thanh Nguyen
About this app
- Age 10
- Updated Mar 11, 2024
- OS IOS
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Persian Etymology Dictionary is a specialized reference app for exploring the origins, roots, and historical development of Persian words. It supports learners and researchers with clear explanations of word families, cognates, and borrowing paths across Persian, Dari, and Tajik, connected to the wider Indo-Iranian family.
- Fast search by Persian script, transliteration, or English gloss
- Detailed entries with roots, cognates, loanword histories, and usage notes
- Cross-linked navigation to explore related words and authoritative source references
Ideal for linguistics study, translation, and language learning, this Farsi etymology dictionary delivers accurate, research-based content in a clean, distraction-free interface for quick reference and deep exploration.
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How to use:
1. Download and open the app, then choose your display preferences for script and transliteration.
2. Type a word in Persian, transliteration, or an English meaning to get instant search suggestions.
3. Open an entry to read its origin, root, cognates, and historical notes; expand sections for examples and sources when available.
4. Tap cross-references to navigate related roots, word families, and borrowing paths across dialects.
5. Bookmark important entries and review recent searches to continue your study later.