هزار

Definition

The number one thousand — hezār dāstān, a thousand tales.

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Etymology

'هزار' (hezār) comes from Middle Persian 'hazar', with origins in the Proto-Iranian '*hāzār', indicating a consistent evolution within the numeral lexicon throughout Persian history.

How & Where It’s Used

'هزار' (hezār) finds use in both spoken and written Persian, commonly used in formal contexts such as finance and informal contexts including everyday dialogue.

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