Persian · Body & Health
سر
sar
Head
Beginnernoun
Definition
The head — and the start of countless idioms, sar-e kār, at work.
Example
سرم درد میکند.
My head hurts.
Etymology
'سر' (sar) traces back to Old Persian '𐏃' (sar), meaning 'head.' Its fundamental role in various contexts reflects the importance of the head in anatomy and metaphorical expressions.
How & Where It’s Used
'سر' is widely used in both spoken and written forms, across formal and informal registers, commonly found in discussions about health or anatomical references.
Literary Heritage
The term is referenced in proverbs and popular sayings about wisdom and leadership, as the head symbolizes authority and intelligence.