This site uses cookies. Some of these cookies are essential to the operation of the site, while others help to improve your experience by providing insights into how the site is being used. For more information, please see the ProZ.com privacy policy.
Cookie settings
  1. KudoZ™ Top
  2. Persian (Farsi) to English
  3. Other

English translation: mythologizing; mythmaking

GLOSSARY ENTRY (DERIVED FROM QUESTION BELOW)
Persian (Farsi) term or phrase:osture sAzi
English translation:mythologizing; mythmaking
Entered by: Mollanazar

12:06 Jan 18, 2006
Persian (Farsi) to English translations [PRO]
Other /
Persian (Farsi) term or phrase:
/
Morad Safe (X)
Local time: 19:45
mythologize, mythologizing
Explanation:
'osture sAzi' is 'esme masdar' for which 'mythologizing' is an appropriate equivalent.
See the following definitions from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary:
1: obsolete: to explain the mythological significance of
2: to build a myth around: MYTHICIZE
intransitive senses
1: to relate, classify, and explain myths
2: to create or perpetuate myths

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 hrs 52 mins (2006-01-18 15:59:06 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Another suggestion: 'mythmaking'
However, 'mythomania' as a noun is defined by Encarta Dictionary as 'very strong tendency to lie: a very strong tendency to tell lies or exaggerate, which may be a symptom of a disorder'.
'mythopoeic' as an adjective is defined by The Free Dictionary as follows:
1. of or relating to the making of myths.
2. Serving to create or engender myths; productive in mythmaking.
For the definitions of 'mythopoeic' (adjective) and 'mythopeia' (noun) and other related terms, see the following webpage: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mythopoetic
Selected response from:

Mollanazar
Iran
Local time: 19:45
Grading comment
As far as i was seeking for a transitive verb , your answer fully convinced and advised me . Thanks.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
5 +5mythologize, mythologizing
Mollanazar
4Mythopoeia
Aisha Maniar
4mythomania
Armineh Johannes


  

Answers


2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
ÇÓØæÑå ÓÇÒí(Osture Sazi)
Mythopoeia


Explanation:
the above is the technical term for "myth making". More context would help.

Aisha Maniar
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
ÇÓØæÑå ÓÇÒí(Osture Sazi)
mythomania


Explanation:
depending on the context you have

Armineh Johannes
Local time: 09:15
Native speaker of: Native in Persian (Farsi)Persian (Farsi), Native in ArmenianArmenian
PRO pts in category: 16
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)

3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +5
osture sAzi
mythologize, mythologizing


Explanation:
'osture sAzi' is 'esme masdar' for which 'mythologizing' is an appropriate equivalent.
See the following definitions from Merriam-Webster's Online Dictionary:
1: obsolete: to explain the mythological significance of
2: to build a myth around: MYTHICIZE
intransitive senses
1: to relate, classify, and explain myths
2: to create or perpetuate myths

--------------------------------------------------
Note added at 3 hrs 52 mins (2006-01-18 15:59:06 GMT)
--------------------------------------------------

Another suggestion: 'mythmaking'
However, 'mythomania' as a noun is defined by Encarta Dictionary as 'very strong tendency to lie: a very strong tendency to tell lies or exaggerate, which may be a symptom of a disorder'.
'mythopoeic' as an adjective is defined by The Free Dictionary as follows:
1. of or relating to the making of myths.
2. Serving to create or engender myths; productive in mythmaking.
For the definitions of 'mythopoeic' (adjective) and 'mythopeia' (noun) and other related terms, see the following webpage: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Mythopoetic

Mollanazar
Iran
Local time: 19:45
Native speaker of: Native in Persian (Farsi)Persian (Farsi)
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
As far as i was seeking for a transitive verb , your answer fully convinced and advised me . Thanks.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ali Beikian
8 mins
  -> Thanks a lot!
agree  Morteza Mollanazar
2 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Alireza Yazdunpanuh
5 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Fereidoon Keyvani
3 days 2 hrs
  -> Thanks!
agree  Mehdi Rezaeifar
27 days
Login to enter a peer comment (or grade)



Login or register (free and only takes a few minutes) to participate in this question.

You will also have access to many other tools and opportunities designed for those who have language-related jobs (or are passionate about them). Participation is free and the site has a strict confidentiality policy.

Return to KudoZ list

KudoZ™ translation help

The KudoZ network provides a framework for translators and others to assist each other with translations or explanations of terms and short phrases.

See also:
ProZ.com term search
Search millions of term translations
Close search
Term search
  • All of ProZ.com
  • Term search
  • Jobs
  • Forums
  • Multiple search