Persian · Travel & Places
کوچه
kucheh
Alley; lane
Beginnernoun
Definition
The narrow alley of old neighborhoods — kucheh-bāzāri, a child raised in the alleys.
Example
خانهی ما ته کوچه است.
Our house is at the end of the alley.
Etymology
'کوچه' (kucheh) originates from the Middle Persian 'kuch', which referred to a street or way. Its use has persisted, broadly describing small lanes or alleys.
How & Where It’s Used
'کوچه' is commonly used in everyday conversation and written contexts, particularly in urban settings across Iran. It tends to have a neutral to informal register.