حیوان (Heyvān)
What does حیوان (Heyvān) mean? حیوان (Heyvān) is a Farsi (Persian) moderate that translates to “animal, beast, brute” in English.
Literal Translation
animal
Meaning & Usage
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"animal, beast, brute"
Calling someone an 'animal' — implying they lack the rationality and civility that separates humans from beasts. Unlike specific animal insults (khar, sag, khuk), 'heyvān' is the generic: you're not even worth specifying which animal you resemble. It implies brutish, uncivilized behavior across the board.
Examples in the Wild
'Heyvān, dast nazan behesh!' — animal, don't touch her! Used when someone's behavior becomes threatening or brutish.