Persian · Travel & Places
ساختمان
sākhteman
Building
Beginnernoun
Definition
A building or structure.
Example
دفترم در این ساختمان است.
My office is in this building.
Etymology
'ساختمان' (sākhteman) is derived from the verb 'ساختن' (sākhtan), meaning to build, combined with a suffix indicating formation or structure. This term has maintained its meaning over centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'ساختمان' is used widely in both formal and informal registers, often found in legal and architectural contexts, as well as daily conversations about real estate.