عن (An)
What does عن (An) mean? عن (An) is a Farsi (Persian) moderate that translates to “shit, crap” in English.
Literal Translation
feces, excrement (Arabic origin)
Meaning & Usage
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"shit, crap"
An Arabic-origin word for excrement that functions as a more 'formal' version of 'goh' (shit). Calling something 'an' is calling it shit, but with an Arabic/literary register that 'goh' (pure Persian) lacks. 'An' is less common in speech than 'goh' but appears in certain set phrases and older expressions.
Examples in the Wild
'In ghazā an-e' — this food is shit. Less common than 'goh' in daily speech but understood everywhere. Used more by older speakers.