What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ما دوستت داریم is composed of ما (we), دوست (friend/loved one), the suffix -ت (you) and داریم (we have/we possess).
Which one should you use?
The default form ما دوستت داریم is used when addressing one person whom you know well. For a more formal context, you can use ما شما را دوست داریم or to address a group ما دوستتان داریم. In informal speech, you might use ما عاشقتونیم or simply عاشقتونیم.
How does it change in a sentence?
In natural spoken Persian, the subject pronoun ما (we) is often omitted because the verb ending داریم already indicates that the subject is "we", making دوستت داریم a common way to say "love you". When addressing more than one person or using a formal "you", the singular object suffix -ت changes to -تان, as seen in ما دوستتان داریم.
How do you pronounce it?
ma doostet darim
Did you know?
- The endearing term جان literally means 'soul' or 'life force'. Calling someone 'dear' in Persian is equivalent to calling them your own soul.
- In Persian culture, expressions of love are often paired with the concept of 'sacrifice', and a person might say they would 'give their life' for the person they love to emphasize the depth of their affection.
- The word عاشق used in the informal عاشقتونیم refers to a state of passionate, romantic, or spiritual love, often associated with the 'divine madness' found in Sufi poetry.
Examples in context
- ما دوستت داریم، پس نگران نباش.mā dustet dārim, pas negerān nabāsh.We love you, so don't worry.
- همه بچه‌ها می‌گویند ما دوستت داریم.hame-ye bache-hā miguyand mā dustet dārim.All the kids say we love you.
- امیر، ما دوستت داریم.amir, mā dustet dārim.Amir, we love you.
Example conversation
Sara and her family are saying goodbye to Amir.
- سارا Saraامیر، مراقب خودت باش.Amir, morâghebe khodat bâsh.Amir, take care of yourself.
- امیر Amirممنون سارا، من هم شما را دوست دارم.Mamnoun Sara, man ham shomâ râ doust dâram.Thanks Sara, I love you all too.
- سارا Saraما دوستت داریم، زود برگرد!Mâ doustat dârim, zoud bargard!We love you, come back soon!
- امیر Amirحتماً، به زودی می‌بینمتان.Hatman, be zoudi mibinametân.Definitely, I will see you soon.
