داداش
dâdâš/daː.ˈdaːʃ/
In Persian, 'bro' can be translated as داداش (dâdâš) or حاجی.
Meaning: male comrade or friend, one who shares one’s ideals (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| داداش | dâdâš | /daː.ˈdaːʃ/ (Classical Persian) |
| حاجی | hâji | /haː.ˈd͡ʒiː/ (Classical Persian) |
These terms are used to refer to a male comrade, a friend or someone who shares your ideals.
Which one should you use?
While داداش is a common way to say 'bro' among friends, حاجی is a more slangy, street-level term used similarly to 'dude' or 'man' in English. Additionally, حاجی is often used as a filler or a way to address a peer in casual conversation, regardless of whether the person has actually performed a pilgrimage.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
داداش is informal, whereas حاجی is characterized as colloquial.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of داداش is /daː.ˈdaːʃ/. It has two syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- The word داداش is not originally Persian but was borrowed from Turkic languages, sharing a root with the Turkish word kardeş.
- In some Iranian social circles, حاجی can be used ironically to gently tease a friend who is acting overly pious or bossy.
- In certain street contexts, داداش is used not just for friends but as a polite way to address a total stranger when asking for directions or help.
Examples in context
- داداش، بیخیال شو دیگه.dadash, bikhial sho dige.Bro, just let it go.
- داداش، این چه حرفیه؟dadash, in che harfie?Bro, what are you talking about?
- دمت گرم داداش، ممنون.damet garm dadash, mamnun.Thanks, bro, you're the man.
Example conversation
Reza is asking Niloufar for a favor regarding his friend.
- رضا Rezaنیلوفر، میدانی داداش من کجاست؟Niloufar, midani dadash man kojast?Niloufar, do you know where my bro is?
- نیلوفر Niloufarنه رضا، ندیدمش.Na Reza, nadidamash.No Reza, I haven't seen him.
- رضا Rezaعیب ندارد، بهش پیام میدهم.Eybe nadarad, behesh payam midaham.No problem, I'll message him.
- نیلوفر Niloufarفکر کنم الان برسد.Fekr konam alan berasad.I think he'll arrive now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bro” translations and entries داداش, حاجی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries حاجی, داداش, CC BY-SA 4.0.
