جای

This is the 229th most frequent Persian word.


جای

"جای" means "place" or "spot" in English.


Here, 'جای' refers to a location or spot indicated by 'my'.

این جای من است.

This is my place.


Here, 'جای' denotes a figurative space associated with a honor or reward.

برای جایزه‌ات یک جای خوب گرفتی.

You got a good spot for your reward.


In this sentence, 'جای' is used to imply substitution or taking someone's place.

او به جای من رفت.

He went instead of me.