دوستت دارم
dooset daram
In Persian, "I love you" is دوستت دارم (dooset daram).
This phrase is used as an affirmation of romantic feeling.
Meaning: affirmation of romantic feeling (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of doost (friend), the suffix -et (you) and daram (I have).
Which one should you use?
While دوستت دارم is the standard way to say 'I love you', عاشقت هستم expresses a more intense, passionate state of being in love.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase دوستت دارم is in the first-person singular present tense.
How do you pronounce it?
dooset daram
Did you know?
- In Persian poetry and classical literature, the word عشق meaning 'love' is often linked to the word for 'net' or 'trap', suggesting that falling in love is like being captured.
- While دوستت دارم is used for partners, Persians often use the phrase قربانت برم which literally means 'I will sacrifice myself for you' to show deep affection to family or friends.
- In Persian poetry, instead of saying 'I love you', one might say 'I am your slave' (غلامت هستم) to express absolute devotion.
Examples in context
- من واقعا دوستت دارم.man vāqe'an doostat dāram.I really love you.
- می‌دونی که دوستت دارم؟miduni ke doostat dāram?Do you know that I love you?
- همیشه دوستت دارم.hamishe doostat dāram.I will always love you.
Example conversation
A couple is saying goodbye before work.
- زهرا Zahraامیر، مواظب خودت باش.Amir, movāzeb-e khodat bāsh.Amir, take care of yourself.
- امیر Amirمرسی زهرا، منم دوستت دارم.Merci Zahra, manam dūstat dāram.Thanks Zahra, I love you too.
- زهرا Zahraمنم خیلی دوستت دارم.Manam kheyli dūstat dāram.I love you so much too.
- امیر Amirتا شب می‌بینمت.Tā shab mibinamet.I will see you tonight.
