No. 768 in Persian
افت
Decline, fall, or deterioration.
In a sentence
پس از حادثه رانندگی، افت زیادی در سلامت او رخ داد.
After the car accident, a significant decline in his health occurred.
In this sentence, 'افت' is used to indicate a decline or reduction, typically in a non-physical context such as health or quality.
افت و خیزهای زندگی ما را رشد میدهند.
The ups and downs of life help us grow.
Here, 'افت' is used metaphorically as part of the phrase 'افت و خیز', meaning 'ups and downs.' It expresses challenges or difficulties in life.
بر اثر اشتباه خودم، افت شدید در عملکرد کاری ام مشاهده کردم.
As a result of my own mistake, I noticed a significant drop in my work performance.
In this usage, 'افت' highlights a decline or decrease in measurable performance or efficiency.
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