همیشه
hamiše/ha.meː.ˈʃa/
The English word 'always' is translated into Persian as همیشه (hamiše).
همیشه is used as an adverb meaning 'at all times'. You can place it either before the verb or at the beginning of a sentence to emphasize that an action is constant.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In colloquial Tehrani Farsi, the word همش is often used to mean 'always'.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adverb, همیشه does not change its form based on gender, number or case.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced hamiše (/ha.meː.ˈʃa/). It has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- The word همیشه shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'same', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- The colloquial form همش is often used to express annoyance or complaint, similar to how an English speaker might say 'he is always doing this' when they are frustrated.
- While 'always' in English is strictly temporal, using همیشه in Persian poetry often implies a sense of eternal, unchanging essence rather than just a repeated action.
Examples in context
- همیشه وقت پیدا می شود.One can always find time.This sentence shows how to use همیشه to express that time can always be found.Tatoeba #3840487 by kuarash, translation #1358 by brauliobezerra
- گروه من همیشه سر زندس.My group is always lively.This sentence uses همیشه to describe a group that is constantly lively.Tatoeba #4294542 by deadmarshal, translation #4283807 by orcrist
- همیشه جا برای بهبود هست.There's always room for improvement.This sentence demonstrates using همیشه to state that there is always room for improvement.Tatoeba #7559406 by cojiluc, translation #5137595 by CK
- او همواره به موقع می‌رسد.He always arrives on time.
- او همواره آماده است.She is always well-prepared.
- من همواره به قوانین پایبند هستم.I always adhere to the rules.
- همیشه از همراهی شما لذت می‌برم.I always enjoy your company.
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Example conversation
Maryam and Amir are talking about their habits.
- مریم Maryamتو همیشه دیر می‌رسی.To hamishe dir mi-rasi.You are always late.
- امیر Amirببخشید، ترافیک خیلی زیاد بود.Bebakhshid, terafik kheyli ziad bud.Sorry, the traffic was very heavy.
- مریم Maryamمن همیشه منتظر تو می‌مانم.Man hamishe montazer-e to mi-manam.I am always waiting for you.
- امیر Amirقول می‌دهم از فردا زودتر بیایم.Ghol midaham az farda zudtar biayam.I promise to come earlier from tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations and entries همیشه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries همیشه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
