هزار

This is the 26th most frequent Persian word.

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هزار

"هزار" means "thousand" in English.


In this sentence, "هزار" is used as a cardinal number to quantify the noun "کتاب" (books).

من هزار کتاب خوانده‌ام.

I have read a thousand books.


Here, "هزار" is used metaphorically to exaggerate the frequent repetition of an action, emphasizing annoyance.

هزار بار به تو گفتم که این کار را نکن.

I told you a thousand times not to do this.


In this case, "هزار" is used symbolically to underline the abundance or multitude of aspirations.

هزار آرزو دارم که بخواهم در زندگی محقق کنم.

I have a thousand aspirations I want to achieve in life.