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Persian
Etymology
خاک (xâk, “earth, dust”) + بر (bar, “on”) + سر (sar, “head”). Pouring dust on the head was traditionally a sign of extreme grief. In insults, it may also imply death and burial.
Pronunciation
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| Classical reading?
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xāk bar sar
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| Dari reading?
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xāk bar sar
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| Iranian reading?
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xâk bar sar
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| Tajik reading?
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xok bar sar
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Adjective
خاک بر سر • (xâk bar sar)
- (figurative) wretched; miserable; in extreme grief
- (offensive) Used in strong insults.
خاک بر سرم.- xâk bar sar-am.
- I should go kill myself.
- (literally, “Dust on my head.”)
خاک بر سر تو!- xâk bar sar-e to!
- Go kill yourself!
- (literally, “Dust on your head!”)