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How to Say "I love you" in Persian (Farsi): Dooset daram

Dooset daram (DOO-set daa-ram) means "I love you" in Persian (Farsi). Dooset daram is four pieces: doos, -et (you), dar and -am (I). Friendly: cousins, friends, anyone younger. For an elder, say Doosetoon daram.

How to say Dooset daram

Dooset daram

دوستت دارم

DOO-set daa-ram

I love you

What Dooset daram is made of

  • doosa root
  • -etyou
  • dara root
  • -amI

Dooset daram is four pieces: doos, -et (you), dar and -am (I).

The same -et as esm-et (your), doing a new job: on doos-et daram it is you, the one loved.

The ending -am / -m is taught in Module 1, lesson 1: Say hi to Maman Bozorg

When to say Dooset daram

Friendly: cousins, friends, anyone younger. To an elder: Doosetoon daram. Answer it with Manam.

Friends and people your age

Dooset daram

I love you

Elders and people you respect

Doosetoon daram

I love you (formal)

The usual mix-up with Dooset daram

Friend form and respectful form swapped

For a friend: Dooset daram. For an elder: Doosetoon daram. The polite line changes dooset to doosetoon.

Questions people ask about Dooset daram

Is Dooset daram formal or casual?

Dooset daram is the friendly one. Friendly: cousins, friends, anyone younger. Doosetoon daram is the formal one.

What is Dooset daram made of?

Dooset daram is four pieces: doos, -et (you), dar and -am (I).

Where can I learn Dooset daram?

Dooset daram is built from pieces the course teaches, and the first of them comes in Module 1, lesson 1 ("Say hi to Maman Bozorg"). Module 1 is free with no signup.

Learn Dooset daram step by step

Module 1: Greet your family

Lesson 1: Say hi to Maman Bozorg

Dooset daram is built from pieces. This lesson teaches one of them. Free, no signup.

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A way to remember

Families say it every night, warm, not romantic. Doos-et dar-am: -et is you, the one loved, and -am is I.

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