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House in Farsi: 40+ Home Vocabulary Words in Persian
Learning home vocabulary in Farsi is one of the most practical starting points — these are the words families use every day. This guide covers how to say house, home, and every room in Persian, with script, pronunciation, and real example sentences for each word.
Whether you are a heritage learner wanting to speak Farsi with family at home, a parent raising bilingual children, or a beginner building practical vocabulary — the language of the home is where it begins. Persian has rich and specific vocabulary for every corner of the house, and many of these words carry cultural meaning beyond their literal translation.
How to Say House in Farsi
The most common and versatile word for house or home in Farsi. Used in both formal and informal speech, خانه refers to any dwelling — from an apartment in Tehran to a house in the diaspora. It also carries the emotional meaning of “home” — the place you belong.
Other ways to say house or home in Persian
Farsi has several words for different types of dwellings. Each carries slightly different connotations:
| Farsi | Pronunciation | Meaning & context |
|---|---|---|
| خانهkhāneh | House / Home — everyday word, all contexts | |
| منزلmanzel | Residence / Dwelling — more formal, used in official contexts | |
| آپارتمانāpārtemān | Apartment — borrowed from French, used in urban contexts | |
| ویلاvilā | Villa — large standalone house, often outside the city | |
| کلبهkolbeh | Cottage / Hut — small rural or mountain home | |
| سراsarā | Mansion / Large house — classical/literary Persian, rarely used today |
Cultural note: In Persian culture, خانه (khāneh) is far more than a building. The home is the centre of family life and hospitality. The phrase خانهات آباد (khānehat ābād — “may your home be prosperous”) is one of the warmest blessings you can offer someone. Inviting a guest into your خانه is an act of great honour.
Rooms in Farsi — Every Room in the House
These are the words you will use most when talking about the inside of a home — the rooms that Persian-speaking families navigate every day.
The general word for any room in a house. Add a descriptor to specify which room — اتاق خواب (bedroom), اتاق نشیمن (living room). Children learning Farsi at home usually learn اتاق early — it is one of the most-used home words.
| Farsi | Pronunciation | Room |
|---|---|---|
| اتاق خوابotāgh-e khāb | Bedroom (lit. “sleep room”) | |
| اتاق نشیمنotāgh-e nasheeman | Living room / Sitting room | |
| آشپزخانهāshpaz-khāneh | Kitchen (lit. “cook-house”) | |
| حمامhammām | Bathroom | |
| دستشوییdast-shuyi | Toilet / WC (lit. “hand-washing place”) | |
| پذیراییpazirāyi | Reception room / Guest room (for hosting) | |
| ناهارخوریnāhār-khori | Dining room (lit. “lunch-eating place”) | |
| انباریanbāri | Storage room / Pantry | |
| زیرزمینzirzamin | Basement (lit. “under-ground”) | |
| پشتبامposht-bām | Rooftop / Roof terrace |
Literally “cook-house” — آشپز means cook, and خانه means house. Persian kitchens are traditionally the heart of family life, filled with the smell of saffron, dried herbs, and slow-cooked stews. This compound structure is typical of Persian — many room names are built from describing what happens there.
Teach your children Farsi at home
The home is the best classroom. Danaa School’s native tutors help heritage families build Farsi vocabulary through real conversations — starting with exactly these everyday words.
Find a Farsi TutorHome Vocabulary in Farsi — Doors, Windows, Stairs and More
Beyond rooms, these are the structural parts of a home that come up constantly in everyday Farsi conversation.
| Farsi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| درdar | Door | |
| پنجرهpanjare | Window | |
| پلهpelleh | Stair / Step | |
| راهروrāhro | Hallway / Corridor | |
| سقفsaqf | Ceiling / Roof | |
| دیوارdivār | Wall | |
| کفkaf | Floor (surface) | |
| طبقهtabaqeh | Storey / Floor (level) | |
| حیاطhayāt | Courtyard / Garden / Yard | |
| بالکنbālkon | Balcony | |
| گاراژgārāzh | Garage | |
| پارکینگpārking | Car park / Parking space |
Furniture in Farsi — Common Household Objects
| Farsi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| تختtakht | Bed | |
| مبلmabl | Sofa / Couch | |
| میزmiz | Table / Desk | |
| صندلیsandalee | Chair | |
| کتابخانهketāb-khāneh | Bookshelf / Library | |
| قفسهqafaseh | Shelf / Cabinet | |
| کمدkamod | Wardrobe / Closet | |
| لامپlāmp | Lamp / Light | |
| فرشfarsh | Carpet / Rug — central to Persian home life | |
| آینهāyeneh | Mirror | |
| پردهpardeh | Curtain | |
| تلویزیونtelevizion | Television |
فرش (farsh) — the Persian carpet: More than furniture, the carpet is a cultural institution. Persian carpet-making is a 2,500-year-old tradition and a UNESCO-recognised intangible cultural heritage. In Iranian homes, the carpet is the centrepiece of the living room — guests sit around it, children play on it, and families gather on it. When someone says خانه بدون فرش (a house without a carpet), it implies something is missing.
Outdoor Home Vocabulary in Farsi
| Farsi | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| حیاطhayāt | Courtyard / Garden / Yard | |
| باغbāgh | Garden / Orchard (larger than حیاط) | |
| درِ ورودیdar-e vorudi | Front door / Entrance | |
| حصارhesār | Fence / Wall (perimeter) | |
| حوضhowz | Pond / Water feature (traditional Persian homes) | |
| همسایهhamsāyeh | Neighbour (lit. “shade-sharer”) | |
| خیابانkhiābān | Street / Avenue | |
| محلهmahalleh | Neighbourhood / District |
Talking About the Home in Farsi — Family Phrases
These are the natural sentences parents and children use at home every day. If you are raising children in Farsi or reconnecting with the language as a heritage learner, these are the sentences to practise first.
🏠 At home — everyday sentences
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say house in Farsi?
The most common word is خانه (khāneh) — used in everyday speech for both house and home. A more formal alternative is منزل (manzel), used in official contexts. For an apartment specifically, use آپارتمان (āpārtemān).
How do you say home in Farsi?
خانه (khāneh) covers both “house” and “home” — the physical building and the emotional concept. When an Iranian says خانه, it carries the warmth of home, not just the structure of a house. The phrase به خانه رفتم (I went home) and خانهام اینجاست (this is my home) both use خانه naturally.
How do you say bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom in Farsi?
Bedroom is اتاق خواب (otāgh-e khāb — literally “sleep room”). Kitchen is آشپزخانه (āshpaz-khāneh — literally “cook-house”). Bathroom is حمام (hammām), and toilet separately is دستشویی (dast-shuyi).
What is the word for garden or yard in Farsi?
The most common word is حیاط (hayāt), which refers to the courtyard or garden attached to a house — a central feature in traditional Persian homes. A larger garden or orchard is called باغ (bāgh), from which the English word “paradise” originally derives (via Old Persian pairidaēza — a walled garden).
Why is the carpet so important in Persian homes?
The Persian carpet (فرش — farsh) is a 2,500-year-old tradition and one of the most recognisable symbols of Iranian culture. In traditional Persian homes, the carpet is the centrepiece of the living room — families gather around it, guests are seated on it, and it carries significant artistic and cultural meaning. Many Iranian diaspora families keep Persian carpets as one of the most valued connections to their heritage.
How do I teach my children home vocabulary in Farsi?
The most effective method is labelling — put small cards with the Farsi word on objects around the house. خانه on the front door, آشپزخانه on the kitchen, تخت on the bed. At Danaa School, our tutors use exactly these real-life environments to teach children vocabulary in context, which has significantly better retention than rote memorisation.
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