ـجان
Persian
Pronunciation
- (Classical Persian) IPA(key): /‿ˈd͡ʒaːn/
- (Dari, formal) IPA(key): [‿d͡ʒɑːn]
- (Iran, formal) IPA(key): [‿d͡ʒɒːn]
- (Tehrani) IPA(key): [‿d͡ʒuːn]
- (Tajik, formal) IPA(key): [‿d͡ʒɔn]
| Readings | |
|---|---|
| Classical reading? | -jān |
| Dari reading? | -jān |
| Iranian reading? | -jân |
| Tajik reading? | -jon |
- Rhymes: -ɑːn, (Tehrani) -uːn
Suffix
ـجان • (-jân)
- suffix expressing intimacy, roughly equivalent to dear or darling, attached to a name or title
- مامان جون ― mâmân jun ― dear mom; mommy
- خاله جون ― xâle jun ― dear aunt; auntie
Usage notes
- Older family members are typically called by their relative position plus the suffix ـجان / ـجون. For example, an older brother might be called داداش جون (dâdâš jun).