ـت
-at/ˈ‿at/
The English phrase "your" can be expressed in Persian using تو or the suffix ـت (-at).
Meaning: belonging to you (singular, one owner) (det)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| ـت | -at | /ˈ‿at/ (Classical Persian) |
| تو | to | /ˈtu/ (Classical Persian) /tuː/ |
This phrase refers to something belonging to one person (singular).
Which one should you use?
The form ـت is used for singular 'your', whereas the polite/plural 'your' would use a different suffix (ـتان) or pronoun (شما).
How does it change in a sentence?
When the suffix ـت is attached to a word ending in a vowel, the vowel may be dropped or modified in spoken Persian.
How do you pronounce it?
-at /ˈ‿at/
Did you know?
- Persian uses a complex system of 'Taroof', where a person might insist that something is your gift or your honor even when it is logically their own.
- In spoken Persian, using the singular تو with a stranger or a superior can be perceived as an aggressive act of dominance rather than just being informal.
- The word تو shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'thou', showing a deep linguistic link between the two languages.
Examples in context
- من جد تو هستم.I'm your ancestor.This sentence is useful for demonstrating the use of تو.Tatoeba #12692632 by cojiluc, translation #11953901 by zogwarg
- من طرف تو هستم.I am on your side.Tatoeba #3952833 by reto, translation #3994477 by ehsansia
- چرا او دوست توست؟Why is he your friend?Tatoeba #10245080 by Amirreza_Farid, translation #2948246 by Hybrid
- کتاب شماYour book
- خانههای شماYour houses
- رایانهٔ شماYour computer
- پدرتانYour father
- کارمندان شماYour employees
- ماشین توYour car
- مادرتYour mother
- 39 more sentences on Tatoeba
Sources
- Wiktionary, “your” translations and entries ـت, تو, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries تو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
