No. 363 in Persian
بستری
The Persian word "بستری" means "hospitalized" or "bedridden."
In a sentence
آن بیمار در بیمارستان بستری شد.
That patient was hospitalized.
The word "بستری" is used as a verbal noun meaning "being hospitalized."
برای موفقیت، باید بستری مناسب فراهم کرد.
To succeed, you must provide a suitable platform.
"بستری" here refers to a metaphorical foundation or framework.
این رودخانه بستری از سنگهای رنگارنگ دارد.
This river has a bed made of colorful stones.
In this case, "بستری" refers to the physical bed of the river.
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