Update Date: July 22, 2024
Welcome! Today we will learn about the letter “ز” (Ze), which is the 13th letter in the Persian alphabet. Letter Ze in Farsi is important and sounds like the “z” in the English word “zoo”. Writing “ز” is very easy. It looks like a small, curved line that bends down and to the left. “ز” sometimes connects letters before it but never connects to the letters after it, so it always stands alone in a word.
In this post, you will learn how to write and pronounce the letter Ze in Farsi “ز”. We will show you simple steps to help you remember this letter. You will also see examples of words with “ز” and get tips on how to practice writing and saying it.
Learning “ز” is fun and will help you read and write many Persian words. Keep reading this post to become more familiar with “ز”. We are excited to help you on your journey to learn the Persian alphabet. Stay with us, practice often, and soon you will master this letter. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Happy learning!
Types of Letter Ze in Farsi- ز
As mentioned above letter Z in Farsi Alphabet has four shapes that the first one was introduced in previous post on letter Zal (ذال). In this post we focus on the second shape of letter Z in Farsi and our next posts will be about the third and fourth shapes of letter z. Letter Ze in Farsi is pronounced the same way you pronounce ‘z’ in ‘zero’ and can take the initial, medial, and final position in Farsi words.
The Usage of Letter Ze in Farsi
One unique feature of letter Ze in Farsi “ز” is that it can join the letters before it, such as ب (b), پ (p), and ت (t), but it never joins the letters after it, like آ (a), ز (z), د (d), and ذ (z).
To write “ز”, you draw a small curved line that bends down and to the right then left. It’s simple and easy to recognize. Here are some examples:
- دُزد (dozd – thief)
- بُز (boz – goat)
- زِبر (zebr – rough)
- زَر (zar – gold)
- زَرد (zard – yellow)
- اَرز (arz – foreign exchange)
- اَبزار (abzār – tool)
- آزار (āzār – harm)
- آزاد (āzād – free)
- راز (rāz – secret)
- بازار (bāzār – market)
- اَز (az – from)
- دَرز (darz – seam)
- باز (bāz – open, again)
Understanding how “ز” connects to other letters will help you read and write Farsi more effectively. Keep practicing to master this letter!
Let’s Practice
Please prepare your notebook and start practicing letter Ze in Farsi and the words you learned above:
…………….:ز
:دُزد
:بُز
:زِبر
:زَر
:زَرد
:اَرز
:اَبزار
:آزار
:آزاد
:راز
:بازار
:اَز
:دَرز
:باز
If you know more Farsi words that include letter Ze please let us know.
Practice Letter Ze in Farsi (ز)
Great job! You’ve now learned how to write and pronounce the letter Ze in Farsi “ز”. This letter, which sounds like the “z” in “Zebra,” is a key part of many Persian words. Remember, “ز” can connect to letters before it but never to letters after it, making it unique in its placement.
This lesson is complete, but your learning journey is just beginning. Keep practicing writing and pronouncing “ز” to get more comfortable with it. Practice will help you read and write Farsi more fluently.
We encourage you to follow our free lessons on the Persian alphabet to continue improving your skills. If you have any questions about the letter Ze in Farsi “ز” or need help from an online Persian teacher to learn Farsi, feel free to contact us. Keep up the great work, and enjoy your path to mastering the Persian language!