دوستت دارم
The English phrase "I love you" is دوستت دارم in Persian.
دوستت دارم is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase دوستت دارم is composed of دوست (friend/loved one), the suffix -ت (you) and دارم (I have), literally meaning "I have you as a friend/loved one".
Which one should you use?
While دوستت دارم is a standard way to say "I love you", the form عاشقت هستم expresses a more intense, passionate or romantic "being in love" state.
Did you know?
- In Persian poetry, expressing love often involves claiming to be the 'slave' of the beloved's hair or eyes. This poetic tradition of self-abasement remains a powerful cultural metaphor for devotion.
- If you want to say 'I love you' with extreme poetic intensity, you might say جانم (my soul/my life) to a person. This is an extremely intimate way of showing that the person is essential to your existence.
- In much of Persian literature, the lover is depicted as being 'mad' or 'blinded' by love. This concept of 'divine madness' means that being 'out of one's mind' is a hallmark of true passion.
Examples in context
- دوستت دارم.dustet dāram.I love you.
- خیلی دوستت دارم.kheyli dustet dāram.I love you very much.
- میدانی که دوستت دارم؟midāni ke dustet dāram?Do you know that I love you?
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- محمد Mohammadزهرا، دوستت دارم.Zahrā, doostet dāram.Zahra, I love you.
- زهرا Zahraمن هم دوستت دارم، محمد.Man ham doostet dāram, Mohammad.I love you too, Mohammad.
- محمد Mohammadروز خوبی داشته باشی.Rooze khoobi dāshte bāshi.Have a good day.
- زهرا Zahraتو هم همینطور.To ham hamintor.You too.
