سلام عشقم
salam eshgham
The English phrase "hello my love" is translated into Persian as سلام عشقم (salam eshgham).
This phrase is used primarily in intimate, romantic contexts rather than as a general friendly greeting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of salam (hello) and eshgham (my love).
How do you pronounce it?
salam eshgham
Did you know?
- While عشقم ('my love') is for partners, Iranians often use عزیزم ('my dear') as a polite, neutral term for strangers, children or shopkeepers.
- In romantic Persian, it is common to address a partner as جانم ('my soul') instead of just 'my love' to express a deeper, spiritual connection.
- The word سلام was borrowed from the Arabic word for 'peace'.
Examples in context
- سلام عزیزم، چطوری؟Hello my love, how are you?
- سلام عشقم، تو چطوری؟Hello my love, how about you?
- سلام عشقم، خسته نباشی.salām eshgham, khaste nabāshi.Hello my love, hope you aren't too tired.
- سلام عشقم، خوش اومدی.salām eshgham, khosh āmadī.Hello my love, welcome home.
Example conversation
Ali arrives home and greets Zahra.
- علی Aliسلام عشقم، من اومدم!Salam eshgham, man omadam!Hello my love, I'm home!
- زهرا Zahraسلام عزیزم، خوش آمدی.Salam azizam, khosh amadi.Hello honey, welcome back.
- علی Aliروز خیلی سختی داشتم.Ruz kheili sakhti dashtam.I had a very hard day.
- زهرا Zahraبیا استراحت کن، علی.Bia esterahat kon, Ali.Come and rest, Ali.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سلام, CC BY-SA 4.0.
