No. 239 in Persian
زمین
"زمین" means "earth," "ground," or "land" in English.
In a sentence
زمین سبز پوشیده از چمن بود.
The ground was covered in green grass.
The word 'زمین' here refers to the surface of the Earth or the ground.
زمین ورزش در کنار ساختمان قرار دارد.
The sports field is located next to the building.
In this sentence, 'زمین' is used to denote a designated area, specifically a sports field.
زلزله زمین را لرزاند.
The earthquake shook the Earth.
Here, 'زمین' refers to the planet Earth or the ground during the seismic event.
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