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Persian frequency list

No. 296 in Persian

دور

"دور" in English means "far" or "distance."

In a sentence

  • او در مسابقه دو، چند دور زد.

    He ran several laps in the running competition.

    Here, the word "دور" (lap/round) is used to denote each complete round or lap in a physical activity, like running.

  • خانه او بسیار دور است.

    His house is very far.

    In this context, "دور" (far) is used to describe a great distance.

  • لطفاً از اینجا دور شو.

    Please move away from here.

    Here, "دور" (away) conveys the idea of moving to a position farther from a point where one currently is.

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