دارم یاد می‌گیرم
The English phrase "I am learning" is translated into Persian as دارم یاد می‌گیرم.
For example, you might use it when talking about a زبان (language) or آموزش (education).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a compound verb where yād (memory/learning) is combined with the verb gereftan (to take). It consists of the auxiliary verb dāram (I am/I have) and the compound verb yād migiram (I learn/I am learning).
How does it change in a sentence?
The use of the auxiliary dāram combined with the present continuous form of the verb creates the progressive aspect to indicate an action currently in progress. However, the simple present form یاد می‌گیرم can also be used to mean "I am learning" in many contexts, as Persian often uses the simple present for continuous actions.
Did you know?
- The word یاد has historical links to the Tocharian A word 'opyāc', suggesting it has been used in similar ways across Central Asia for centuries.
- Ancient Persians viewed the act of remembering as information 'entering' the mind.
- The word یاد is used both for academic learning and for the emotional act of 'remembering' or 'keeping someone in one's heart'.
Examples in context
- در حال یادگیری زبان فارسی هستم.I am currently learning the Persian language.
- دارم زبان فارسی یاد می‌گیرم.I am learning Persian.
- الان دارم سعی می‌کنم زبان فارسی یاد بگیرم.I am currently trying to learn Persian.
- دارم یاد می‌گیرم.dāram yād migiram.I am learning.
Example conversation
Niloufar and Amir are talking about their hobbies.
- نیلوفر Niloufarداری چه کار می‌کنی، امیر؟Dāri che kār mikoni, Amir?What are you doing, Amir?
- امیر Amirدارم یاد می‌گیرم چطور آشپزی کنم.Dāram yād mīgiram chetor āshpazi konam.I am learning how to cook.
- نیلوفر Niloufarخیلی عالیه! سخت است؟Kheyli ālie! Sakhte ast?That's great! Is it hard?
- امیر Amirنه، خیلی لذت‌بخش است.Na, kheyli lezzat-bakhsh ast.No, it is very enjoyable.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries یاد, CC BY-SA 4.0.
