noun
parsa
Parsa (noun) means an old unit of distance used in Hebrew and Persian texts, roughly the distance a person can walk in about an hour and a quarter — close to four kilometers. Example: “The ancient text described the journey as three parsa from the village.”
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An old unit of distance used in Hebrew and Persian texts, roughly the distance a person can walk in about an hour and a quarter — close to four kilometers.
"The ancient text described the journey as three parsa from the village."
"Rabbinic sources use the parsa to measure how far one may travel on the Sabbath."
How to use parsa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA traditional distance measurement, similar in spirit to a mile, used mainly in older Jewish and Persian writings.
Easily confused with
parasang
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Etymology
From Hebrew פרסה (parsa), itself derived from the Persian parasang, an old measure of overland distance.
Frequently asked questions
What does “parsa” mean?
The word “parsa” means an old unit of distance used in Hebrew and Persian texts, roughly the distance a person can walk in about an hour and a quarter — close to four kilometers. In plain terms, a traditional distance measurement, similar in spirit to a mile, used mainly in older Jewish and Persian writings.
How do you use “parsa” in a sentence?
Here is “parsa” used in a sentence: “The ancient text described the journey as three parsa from the village.”
What part of speech is “parsa”?
“Parsa” is a noun.
Where does the word “parsa” come from?
The word “parsa” comes from Persian. From Hebrew פרסה (parsa), itself derived from the Persian parasang, an old measure of overland distance.
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