No. 166 in Persian

نفت

The Persian word "نفت" means "oil" or "petroleum."

In a sentence

ایران یکی از بزرگترین تولیدکنندگان نفت در جهان است.
Iran is one of the largest oil producers in the world.
In this sentence, 'نفت' (naft) refers to crude oil, a natural resource.
قیمت نفت در بازار جهانی به تازگی افزایش یافته است.
The price of oil has recently increased in the global market.
Here, 'نفت' is used in the context of the oil industry and its economic implications.
در دوران قدیم از نفت برای روشنایی استفاده می‌کردند.
In ancient times, oil was used for lighting.
In this sentence, 'نفت' refers to a type of oil used historically for specific applications.

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