عشقم
eshq-e man
The English phrase "my love" is translated into Dari as عشقم (eshq-e man).
عشقم is used as a term of endearment to address a romantic partner or someone who is deeply loved. Other common terms of endearment include azizam (my beloved), delam (my heart) and janam (my dear).
What does it mean word for word?
The word عشقم is a combination of eshq, meaning "love" and the suffix -am, which means "my".
How does it change in a sentence?
The full, uncontracted form of the phrase is عشق من (eshq-e man), where man is the pronoun for "me/my".
How do you pronounce it?
eshq-e man
Did you know?
- The phrase عشقم is part of a linguistic tradition where the 'my' suffix is added to body parts, such as 'my eyes' or 'my soul', to express love.
- While عشقم is romantic, the similar term azizam is used so broadly that it can be said to a child, a sibling or even a stranger in a shop to be polite.
- In Persian-influenced Dari poetry, the word عشق (eshq) often implies a divine or transcendental-level passion rather than just simple affection.
Examples in context
- سلام عشقم، چطور هستی؟salaam eshqam, chotor hasti?Hello my love, how are you?
Example conversation
A couple greeting each other at home.
- سارا Saraسلام عشقم، امروز روزت چطور بود؟Salam eshqam, emroz rozat chotor bud?Hello my love, how was your day today?
- عمر Omarخیلی خوب بود، سارا. تو چطور؟Khaili khob bud, Sara. Tu chotor?It was very good, Sara. How about you?
- سارا Saraمن هم خوب بودم، عمر.Man ham khob budam, Omar.I was good too, Omar.
- عمر Omarبیا که شام آماده است، عشقم.Bia ke sham amada ast, eshqam.Come, dinner is ready, my love.
