No. 174 in Persian
مانند
"مانند" means "like" or "similar to."
In a sentence
او مانند یک قهرمان رفتار میکرد.
He acted like a hero.
Here, 'مانند' is used to draw a comparison, indicating similarity in behavior.
این گل مانند خورشید میدرخشد.
This flower shines like the sun.
In this sentence, 'مانند' is employed to compare brightness and radiance between two objects.
مانند همیشه، او خوشاخلاق و مهربان بود.
As always, he was kind and good-natured.
Here, 'مانند' is used to equate a situation or behavior with a recurring pattern or habit.
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