"بردن" /bordan/- To win
"بردن" (bordan) holds the essence of success and victory; whether it's a sports match, a competition, or a personal achievement, "بردن"/bordan/ captures the exhilaration of conquering obstacles and emerging triumphant.
Example
| Persian | او جام قهرمانی را برد. |
| Transcription | Spoken: /un jām-e ghahremāni ro bord/. |
| Meaning | He won the championship trophy. |
"باختن" (bākhtan) - To Lose
Just like in English, "باختن" /bākhtan/ translates to "to lose".
Example
| Persian | او بازی را باخت. |
| Transcription | Spoken: /un bāzi ro bākht./ |
| Meaning | She lost the game. |
When an English word has multiple meanings or uses, it's certain that you'll require distinct Persian words for each of those meanings or uses.
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So let's not forget that language is dynamic, and each verb holds its unique shades of meaning in different contexts.
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In the context of a romantic relationship, "باختن" takes on a beautiful and sentimental meaning, as it symbolizes willingly (painful, right?) surrendering one's heart to the person they love.
The phrases "من دلم را به او باختم" /man delam-o be-hesh bākhtam./ I lost my heart to him/her. is a wonderful way of using "باختن" /bākhtan/(to lose) in a romantic context in Persian.
These phrases add a touch of romance and poetry to everyday conversations to describe feelings of love.
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