سال

Definition

Twelve months; sāl-e no — the new year that begins at Nowruz.

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Etymology

'سال' (sāl) is derived from Middle Persian 'sāl', with roots in the Proto-Iranian '*sā́l', indicating the continuity of the concept of 'year' through substantial historical usage.

How & Where It’s Used

'سال' (sāl) is commonly utilized in both spoken and written Persian, fitting into formal and informal registers and often appearing in contexts of planning and reflection.

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