What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
qanat
Example
The qanat system was developed by ancient Persians to provide water for their crops. [qanat: noun]
Example
The farmers relied on the qanats to irrigate their fields during the dry season. [qanats: plural noun]
kanat
Example
The kanat system was used in ancient Persia to bring water to the desert regions. [kanat: noun]
Example
The villagers built a kanat to bring water from the nearby river to their fields. [kanat: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Qanat is more commonly used in Persian and English, while kanat is more commonly used in Arabic. However, both words are relatively uncommon in everyday language outside of the regions where they are used.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between qanat and kanat?
Both qanat and kanat are technical terms used in the field of water management and are therefore more formal in tone than everyday language.
