- Essential car parts vocabulary in English and Farsi
- Persian translations and pronunciation for common vehicle parts
- Exterior, interior, engine, tyre, brake and dashboard vocabulary
- A–Z car parts list for learners and drivers
- Useful Farsi phrases for mechanics, repair shops and car problems
- Internal links to Persian vocabulary, pronunciation and conversation lessons
Car Parts Vocabulary in English and Farsi: A–Z Persian Guide
Car parts vocabulary is useful for drivers, travellers, Farsi learners and anyone who needs to describe a vehicle problem clearly. If you speak English but need to explain a car issue to a Persian-speaking mechanic, or if you are learning Persian and want practical everyday words, this guide gives you the most important car parts in English and Farsi.
Instead of learning a random list of technical terms, it is better to group vocabulary by real situations: outside the car, inside the car, engine parts, tyres, brakes, lights, dashboard warnings and repair phrases. This makes the words easier to remember and easier to use in conversation.
Below you will find car parts names in English, Persian/Farsi translations, pronunciation, simple meanings and example phrases you can use when speaking about car problems.
This page is for practical Persian vocabulary. For more beginner words, visit Common Farsi Words. For pronunciation support, use the Farsi Pronunciation Guide. For speaking practice, explore Conversational Farsi Classes.
Start with the car parts that people use most often in daily conversation. These are the words you are most likely to need when talking about repairs, driving, buying a car or explaining a problem.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | ماشین / خودرو | māshin / khodro | General word for car or vehicle |
| Engine | موتور | motor | The main part that powers the car |
| Wheel | چرخ | charkh | Round part that the car moves on |
| Tyre / Tire | لاستیک | lāstik | Rubber part around the wheel |
| Brake | ترمز | tormoz | System used to slow or stop the car |
| Battery | باتری | bātri | Provides electrical power |
| Door | در | dar | Car door |
| Window | پنجره | panjareh | Car window |
| Seat | صندلی | sandali | Where passengers sit |
| Steering wheel | فرمان | farmān | Used to control direction |
Exterior car parts are the visible parts on the outside of the vehicle. These words are useful when describing damage, accidents, paint issues, parking problems or car inspection details.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Example Situation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnet / Hood | کاپوت | kāput | Open the bonnet to check the engine |
| Boot / Trunk | صندوق عقب | sandugh-e aghab | Storage space at the back |
| Bumper | سپر | separ | Front or rear protective part |
| Headlight | چراغ جلو | cherāgh-e jolo | Front light used at night |
| Rear light | چراغ عقب | cherāgh-e aghab | Back light of the vehicle |
| Indicator / Turn signal | راهنما | rāhnamā | Light used when turning |
| Windscreen / Windshield | شیشه جلو | shisheh-ye jolo | Front glass of the car |
| Mirror | آینه | āyeneh | Side or rear-view mirror |
| Number plate / License plate | پلاک | pelāk | Vehicle registration plate |
Interior vocabulary helps you describe the parts inside the car, especially when talking about comfort, controls, safety or dashboard problems.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning / Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | داشبورد | dāshbord | Panel with controls and warning lights |
| Seat belt | کمربند ایمنی | kamarband-e imeni | Safety belt |
| Gear stick | دسته دنده | dasteh dandeh | Used to change gears |
| Handbrake / Parking brake | ترمز دستی | tormoz dasti | Brake used when parked |
| Air conditioning | کولر | kuler | Cooling system inside the car |
| Heater | بخاری | bokhāri | Heating system |
| Horn | بوق | bugh | Sound signal |
| Pedal | پدال | pedāl | Foot control such as brake or accelerator |
Engine vocabulary is more technical, but some words are very common in repair shops. These terms help you understand what a mechanic is talking about.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Simple Explanation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | موتور | motor | Produces power for the car |
| Oil | روغن موتور | roghan motor | Lubricates the engine |
| Oil filter | فیلتر روغن | filter-e roghan | Cleans engine oil |
| Air filter | فیلتر هوا | filter-e havā | Filters air entering the engine |
| Radiator | رادیاتور | rādiātor | Helps cool the engine |
| Coolant | مایع خنککننده | māye’-e khonak-konandeh | Liquid that prevents overheating |
| Spark plug | شمع موتور | sham’-e motor | Helps ignite fuel in the engine |
| Alternator | دینام | dinām | Charges the battery while driving |
| Timing belt | تسمه تایم | tasmeh tāym | Controls engine timing |
Tyres and brakes are among the most common car repair topics. These words are especially useful when travelling, renting a car or explaining a safety issue.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyre / Tire | لاستیک | lāstik | Rubber part around the wheel |
| Flat tyre | پنچری | panchari | When the tyre has lost air |
| Spare tyre | زاپاس | zāpās | Extra tyre for emergencies |
| Wheel | چرخ | charkh | Wheel of the car |
| Rim | رینگ | ring | Metal part of the wheel |
| Brake | ترمز | tormoz | System used to stop the car |
| Brake pad | لنت ترمز | lent-e tormoz | Part that wears down in the brake system |
| Brake fluid | روغن ترمز | roghan tormoz | Fluid used in the brake system |
Dashboard warnings can be stressful if you do not know the vocabulary. These words help you explain what you see on the dashboard.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Example Phrase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warning light | چراغ هشدار | cherāgh-e hoshdār | چراغ هشدار روشن شده. |
| Engine light | چراغ موتور | cherāgh-e motor | چراغ موتور روشنه. |
| Battery light | چراغ باتری | cherāgh-e bātri | چراغ باتری روشن شده. |
| Oil light | چراغ روغن | cherāgh-e roghan | چراغ روغن روشنه. |
| Temperature light | چراغ دما | cherāgh-e damā | چراغ دما روشن شده. |
Vocabulary becomes much more useful when you can use it in full sentences. These phrases help you speak to a mechanic, car rental company or roadside assistance.
Pronunciation: Māshin roshan nemishavad.
Meaning: The car does not start.
Pronunciation: Lāstik panchar shodeh.
Meaning: The tyre is flat.
Pronunciation: Tormoz sedā midahad.
Meaning: The brake is making noise.
Pronunciation: Cherāgh-e motor roshan shodeh.
Meaning: The engine light has come on.
Pronunciation: Motor dāgh kardeh.
Meaning: The engine has overheated.
This A–Z list gives you a quick overview of common car parts and vehicle-related words. Some letters have more useful car terms than others, so focus first on the words you are likely to use in real life.
| Letter | English | Farsi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Alternator | دینام | dinām |
| B | Battery | باتری | bātri |
| C | Clutch | کلاچ | kelāch |
| D | Dashboard | داشبورد | dāshbord |
| E | Engine | موتور | motor |
| F | Fuel tank | باک بنزین | bāk-e benzin |
| G | Gearbox | گیربکس | girbox |
| H | Headlight | چراغ جلو | cherāgh-e jolo |
| I | Indicator | راهنما | rāhnamā |
| J | Jack | جک | jak |
| K | Key | کلید | kelid |
| L | Lights | چراغها | cherāgh-hā |
| M | Mirror | آینه | āyeneh |
| N | Number plate | پلاک | pelāk |
| O | Oil filter | فیلتر روغن | filter-e roghan |
| P | Pedal | پدال | pedāl |
| R | Radiator | رادیاتور | rādiātor |
| S | Steering wheel | فرمان | farmān |
| T | Tyre / Tire | لاستیک | lāstik |
| W | Windscreen / Windshield | شیشه جلو | shisheh-ye jolo |
The old version of this page included car parts that start with L, so this section keeps that search intent while making it more useful and bilingual.
| English | Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lights | چراغها | cherāgh-hā | General word for car lights |
| License plate | پلاک | pelāk | Vehicle registration plate |
| Lock | قفل | ghofl | Door or boot locking system |
| Lug nut | مهره چرخ | mohreh-ye charkh | Nut that holds the wheel |
| Lever | اهرم | ahrom | A control handle or lever |
Some car part names are different in British English and American English. This is useful for learners because Danaa School has many students and families in different countries.
| British English | American English | Farsi | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnet | Hood | کاپوت | kāput |
| Boot | Trunk | صندوق عقب | sandugh-e aghab |
| Windscreen | Windshield | شیشه جلو | shisheh-ye jolo |
| Indicator | Turn signal | راهنما | rāhnamā |
| Handbrake | Parking brake | ترمز دستی | tormoz dasti |
| Tyre | Tire | لاستیک | lāstik |
Learn by Category
Group words into engine, exterior, interior, tyres and dashboard instead of memorising randomly.
Use Real Situations
Practise phrases like “the tyre is flat” or “the engine light is on.”
Say the Words Aloud
Pronunciation helps you remember Persian vocabulary and use it in conversation.
Label a Picture
Use a car image and label each part in English and Farsi.
Minute 1: Choose five car parts from one category.
Minute 2: Say the English word, Farsi word and pronunciation aloud.
Minute 3: Make one simple sentence with each word.
Minute 4: Cover the Farsi column and test yourself.
Minute 5: Practise one repair phrase, such as “لاستیک پنچر شده.”
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Learn Farsi Online →The common word for car in Farsi is “ماشین” pronounced “māshin.” A more formal word is “خودرو” pronounced “khodro,” which means vehicle.
Engine in Farsi is “موتور” pronounced “motor.” It is one of the most important car parts vocabulary words because it is used often in repair and maintenance conversations.
Tyre or tire in Farsi is “لاستیک” pronounced “lāstik.” A flat tyre is commonly called “پنچری” pronounced “panchari.”
The most useful car parts to learn first are engine, tyre, brake, battery, wheel, steering wheel, mirror, door, headlight, oil and dashboard. These words appear often in daily driving and repair situations.
Start with simple phrases such as “ماشین روشن نمیشود” meaning “the car does not start,” “لاستیک پنچر شده” meaning “the tyre is flat,” or “چراغ موتور روشن شده” meaning “the engine light has come on.”
Yes. Car parts vocabulary is practical because it helps learners handle real-life situations such as repairs, travel, car rental, emergencies and conversations with mechanics or family members.
