زدن

Persian

[zæˈd̪æn], [zeˈd̪en]

regional
Definitions
  • to beat, hit, strike
  • to play an instrument

Etymology

Inherited from Old Persian 𐎩𐎫𐎡𐎹 (strike, defeat) inherited from Proto-Iranian *ǰántī inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *ǰʰánti inherited from Proto-Indo-European *gʷʰénti (strike, slay, kill).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*gʷʰénti

Gloss

strike, slay, kill

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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