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A2 noun #8,500 الأكثر شيوعاً 8 دقيقة للقراءة

دختردایی

Q: How do I say 'my maternal cousin'?

You say 'دخترداییام' (dokhtar-dāyi-am) or 'دخترداییِ من' (dokhtar-dāyi-ye man).

Q: What is the male version?

The male version is 'پسردایی' (pesar-dāyi), meaning maternal uncle's son.

Q: Is it rude to call someone just 'dokhtar-dāyi'?

It's not rude, but adding 'jān' (دخترداییجان) makes it much more polite and affectionate.

Q: How do I pluralize it?

Add 'hā' to the end: 'دخترداییها' (dokhtar-dāyi-hā).

dokhtardaayi الأكثر شيوعاً #8,500

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح دختردایی في 30 ثانية

الشرح دختردایی in your Level:

At the A1 level, you simply need to recognize that 'dokhtar-dāyi' means a female cousin from your mother's side. You should be able to identify her in a family photo and use the word in very basic sentences like 'This is my dokhtar-dāyi.' You learn that 'dokhtar' means girl/daughter and 'dāyi' is your mother's brother. At this stage, don't worry about complex grammar; just focus on the identity of the person.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the A2 level, you should be able to describe your 'dokhtar-dāyi' using simple adjectives like 'kind,' 'tall,' or 'young.' You can talk about her age, her job, or where she lives. You start using possessive endings like 'dokhtar-dāyi-am' (my cousin). You can also understand simple stories where a 'dokhtar-dāyi' is a character, and you can ask others if they have a 'dokhtar-dāyi'.

By B1, you can discuss your relationship with your 'dokhtar-dāyi' in more detail. You can talk about past experiences, such as playing together as children. You understand the cultural importance of the maternal uncle in Iran and why this specific word is used instead of a general term. You can use the word in different tenses and with more complex sentence structures, including the Ezafe construction.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the B2 level, you can use 'dokhtar-dāyi' in hypothetical situations and express opinions about family traditions involving cousins. You can understand nuances in films or books where the relationship between a character and their 'dokhtar-dāyi' might be complicated or central to the plot. you are comfortable with the plural forms and the use of the word in formal versus informal registers.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C1 level, you are aware of the literary and archaic alternatives like 'Dāyizādeh.' You can discuss the sociological implications of cousin relationships in Iranian history. You can use the word fluently in complex narratives, and you understand idioms or metaphors that might involve family relations. Your pronunciation is natural, and you handle the possessive suffixes flawlessly in rapid speech.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

At the C2 level, you have a near-native grasp of the word's place in the Persian lexicon. You can analyze classical poetry where such kinship terms appear and understand the subtle social hierarchies they imply. You can translate complex English texts about family into Persian, choosing the exact cousin term that fits the context perfectly. You are also aware of regional dialectal variations of the word.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

تدرّب عليها أمثلة ملاحظات ونصائح

دختردایی في 30 ثانية

A specific term for your maternal uncle's daughter.
Formed from 'dokhtar' (daughter) and 'dāyi' (maternal uncle).
Essential for distinguishing between different types of cousins in Persian.
Commonly used in both formal and informal family contexts.

In the intricate web of Persian kinship, the word دختردایی (dokhtar-dāyi) serves as a precise surgical tool for identifying a specific female relative. While English-speaking cultures often lump all non-sibling peers of the same generation under the umbrella term 'cousin,' Persian culture demands more specificity. The word is a compound formed by dokhtar (daughter) and dāyi (maternal uncle). Therefore, it refers exclusively to the daughter of one's mother's brother. This distinction is not merely linguistic; it carries profound social and traditional weight in Iranian society, where the maternal uncle often plays a significant, protective, and affectionate role in the lives of his nieces and nephews.

Etymological Breakdown: The term is a direct combination of 'daughter' and 'maternal uncle,' following the standard Persian pattern for naming cousins based on the parent's sibling.
Social Context: In many Iranian families, the maternal uncle is considered a 'second father' figure who is often more lenient than the paternal uncle. Consequently, the dokhtar-dāyi is often a close childhood playmate and confidante.

امروز با دختردایی عزیزم به خرید رفتیم تا برای جشن نوروز لباس تهیه کنیم.

Translation: Today I went shopping with my dear maternal cousin to buy clothes for the Nowruz celebration.

Using this word correctly signals to native speakers that you understand the fundamental structure of the Iranian family unit. If you were to use the generic 'cousin' (which doesn't exist as a single word in Persian), you would leave the listener wondering which side of the family you are referring to. In traditional settings, the dokhtar-dāyi was also historically a potential candidate for marriage within the family, though this is becoming less common in modern urban centers. Regardless, the bond remains strong, and the term is used with warmth.

آیا دختردایی شما هم در دانشگاه تهران درس می‌خواند؟

Translation: Does your maternal cousin also study at the University of Tehran?

In casual conversation, you might hear the possessive form dokhtar-dāyi-am (my cousin) or dokhtar-dāyi-at (your cousin). In very informal Tehran slang, the 'h' in 'dokhtar' is clearly pronounced, but the 'r' can sometimes be softened. However, the clarity of the 'dāyi' suffix is essential to avoid confusion with other cousins like dokhtar-khaleh (maternal aunt's daughter).

Using دختردایی effectively requires an understanding of Persian possessive suffixes and relational grammar. In Persian, you rarely just say 'maternal cousin' in isolation when talking about your own; you attach a suffix to indicate possession. For example, 'my maternal cousin' is dokhtar-dāyi-am. This word functions as a noun and can be the subject, object, or possessor in a sentence.

Subject Position: دختردایی من بسیار مهربان است. (My maternal cousin is very kind.)
Object Position: من دیروز دختردایی‌ام را در کتابخانه دیدم. (I saw my maternal cousin at the library yesterday.)

نامه را برای دختردایی بزرگم فرستادم.

Translation: I sent the letter to my eldest maternal cousin.

When addressing your dokhtar-dāyi directly, it is common to add 'jān' (dear) to the end: Dokhtar-dāyi jān! This softens the tone and adds a layer of familial affection. In more formal writing or when speaking about someone else's cousin, you might use the Ezafe construction: dokhtar-e dāyi-ye Maryam (the daughter of Maryam's maternal uncle).

دختردایی کوچکم امسال به مدرسه می‌رود.

Translation: My youngest maternal cousin is going to school this year.

It is also important to note the rhythm of the word. It consists of four syllables: dokh-tar-dā-yi. The stress typically falls on the final syllable of the root word, but in compound words like this, it can feel more balanced across the two parts. In poetry or classical Persian, you might encounter 'Dāyizādeh' (born of the maternal uncle), but in modern spoken Persian, dokhtar-dāyi is the standard and most natural choice.

The word دختردایی is ubiquitous in Iranian households. Because the 'Dāyi' (maternal uncle) is often a central figure in family gatherings, his children are frequently present and discussed. You will hear this word most often during large family meals, holiday celebrations like Nowruz (the Persian New Year), and life events like weddings or funerals.

Family Gatherings (Mehmāni): When guests arrive, the host might introduce someone by saying, 'In dokhtar-dāyi-am ast' (This is my maternal cousin).
Phone Conversations: Mothers often update their children on the lives of their cousins: 'Did you know your dokhtar-dāyi got a new job?'

همه دختردایی‌هایم در جشن تولد من حضور داشتند.

Translation: All of my maternal cousins were present at my birthday party.

In Iranian cinema and television dramas, family dynamics are a major theme. You will frequently hear characters referring to their dokhtar-dāyi when discussing family secrets, marriage arrangements, or simply catching up. The term carries a sense of familiarity that 'cousin' lacks. If a character says 'dokhtar-dāyi,' the audience immediately knows exactly how they are related, which can be crucial for understanding the plot, especially in stories involving inheritance or family feuds.

دختردایی‌ات زنگ زد و گفت که فردا به دیدن ما می‌آید.

Translation: Your maternal cousin called and said she is coming to see us tomorrow.

In social media, Iranians often post photos with their cousins using hashtags like #دختردایی or #فامیلی (family). Because the relationship is usually close, the term is associated with nostalgia and 'good old days' spent at the maternal grandparents' house. It is a word that evokes warmth, shared history, and the specific comfort of the maternal side of the family.

For English speakers, the most frequent mistake is using دختردایی when they actually mean a different type of cousin. Because English uses 'cousin' for everyone, learners often pick one Persian cousin term and use it as a generic placeholder. This is a significant error in Persian because it misidentifies the family lineage.

Confusion with Paternal Cousins: Mistaking 'dokhtar-dāyi' for 'dokhtar-amou' (father's brother's daughter). This effectively moves the person to the other side of the family tree.
Confusion with Aunts' Daughters: Using 'dokhtar-dāyi' instead of 'dokhtar-khaleh' (mother's sister's daughter). Both are maternal, but one is through a brother and the other through a sister.

اشتباه: مریم دختردایی من است (در حالی که او دختر عمه است).

Translation: Mistake: Maryam is my maternal cousin (while she is actually the paternal aunt's daughter).

Another common mistake involves the pronunciation of the 'yi' sound at the end. Some learners pronounce it like a flat 'ee,' but it should have a subtle glide. Also, remember that dokhtar-dāyi is gender-specific. If you are referring to the maternal uncle's son, you must use pesar-dāyi. Calling a man a dokhtar-dāyi would be a humorous but embarrassing gender error.

در فارسی، ما بین دختردایی و دخترخاله تفاوت قائل می‌شویم.

Translation: In Persian, we distinguish between a maternal uncle's daughter and a maternal aunt's daughter.

Grammatically, learners sometimes forget the 'ezafe' (the short 'e' sound) when adding adjectives. It's dokhtar-dāyi-ye mehrabān (kind maternal cousin), not dokhtar-dāyi mehrabān. Forgetting this linking vowel makes the speech sound disjointed and 'broken' to a native ear. Practice saying the compound as one unit rather than two separate words.

Understanding دختردایی requires situating it among its three 'cousin' siblings. In Persian, there are four distinct terms for female cousins, each identifying a specific branch of the family tree. Learning these together is the most efficient way to master the vocabulary of Iranian kinship.

دخترعمو (Dokhtar-amou): Father's brother's daughter. Often seen as the most 'formal' or 'traditional' cousin relationship.
دخترعمه (Dokhtar-ammeh): Father's sister's daughter.
دخترخاله (Dokhtar-khāleh): Mother's sister's daughter. Often considered the closest relationship among cousins.

من با دختردایی و دخترخاله‌ام به سینما رفتیم.

Translation: I went to the cinema with my maternal uncle's daughter and my maternal aunt's daughter.

A more formal or literary alternative is Dāyizādeh (دایی‌زاده). The suffix '-zādeh' means 'born of'. While you will see this in literature, legal documents, or formal biographies, it is rarely used in daily conversation. If you use Dāyizādeh in a casual setting, you might sound overly poetic or old-fashioned. However, it is useful because Dāyizādeh can technically refer to both the son and daughter of the maternal uncle, though it is usually specified as Dāyizādeh-ye dokhtar if clarity is needed.

دختردایی من مثل خواهرم است.

Translation: My maternal cousin is like my sister.

When comparing dokhtar-dāyi to other terms, remember that the maternal side (Dāyi and Khāleh) is often culturally associated with 'Mehmāni' (parties) and 'Khorāk' (food), while the paternal side (Amou and Ammeh) might be associated with more formal family obligations. This subtle cultural coloring influences how these words are perceived in conversation.

How Formal Is It?

حقيقة ممتعة

Because 'dokhtar' and 'daughter' share the same ancient root, this word is an easy 'anchor' for English speakers to remember. The word 'dāyi' is also used as a respectful term for older men in some rural contexts, even if no blood relation exists.

دليل النطق

UK /dox.tæɾ dɒː.jiː/

US /dox.tæɹ dɑː.jiː/

The primary stress is on the last syllable of 'dokhtar' and the last syllable of 'dāyi', though in the compound, 'dāyi' feels slightly more emphasized.

يتقافى مع

پسر‌دایی (Pesar-dāyi) زن‌دایی (Zan-dāyi) دمپایی (Dampāyi - slippers) هرجایی (Har-jāyi) تنهایی (Tanhāyi - loneliness) زیبایی (Zibāyi - beauty) توانایی (Tavānāyi - ability) تماشایی (Tamāshāyi)

أخطاء شائعة

Pronouncing 'kh' as 'k' (saying 'dok-tar' instead of 'dokh-tar').
Shortening the long 'ā' in 'dāyi' so it sounds like 'dye' (rhyming with 'tie').
Confusing the word with 'dokhtar-khāleh' (aunt's daughter).
Mixing up the gender and saying 'dokhtar-dāyi' for a male cousin.
Ignoring the glottal stop or glide between 'dā' and 'yi'.

مستوى الصعوبة

القراءة 2/5

Easy to read as it is a compound of two common words.

الكتابة 3/5

Requires remembering the 'kh' and the 'y' at the end.

التحدث 3/5

The four-syllable rhythm needs practice to sound natural.

الاستماع 2/5

Clear pronunciation usually makes it easy to identify in speech.

ماذا تتعلّم بعد ذلك

المتطلبات الأساسية

دختر (Girl/Daughter) مادر (Mother) برادر (Brother) دایی (Maternal Uncle) من (I/Me)

تعلّم لاحقاً

دخترخاله (Maternal aunt's daughter) دخترعمو (Paternal uncle's daughter) دخترعمه (Paternal aunt's daughter) پسر‌دایی (Maternal uncle's son) خانواده (Family)

متقدم

شجره‌نامه (Family Tree) صله رحم (Visiting relatives - religious term) ارث (Inheritance) قیم (Guardian) محرم (Mahram - close relative)

قواعد يجب معرفتها

Compound Noun Formation

دختر + دایی = دختردایی. No Ezafe is used between the two parts of this specific compound.

Possessive Suffixes

دختردایی + م = دختردایی‌ام (My maternal cousin). The 'm' attaches after the 'i'.

Ezafe Construction

دخترداییِ مهربان (The kind maternal cousin). The 'e' sound links the noun and adjective.

Pluralization with 'hā'

دختردایی + ها = دختردایی‌ها. The plural marker goes at the very end.

Direct Object Marker 'rā'

من دختردایی‌ام را دیدم. 'rā' follows the possessive suffix.

سجّل مجاناً لقراءة الشرح الكامل

أمثلة حسب المستوى

این دختردایی من است.

This is my maternal cousin.

Uses the simple 'in... ast' (This is...) structure.

دختردایی من زیبا است.

My maternal cousin is beautiful.

Simple subject-adjective-verb structure.

اسم دختردایی تو چیست؟

What is your maternal cousin's name?

Asking a basic question with 'chist'.

من یک دختردایی دارم.

I have one maternal cousin.

Uses the verb 'dāshtan' (to have).

او دختردایی سارا است.

She is Sara's maternal cousin.

Demonstrates the Ezafe (e) linking Sara and the cousin.

دختردایی من در تهران است.

My maternal cousin is in Tehran.

Prepositional phrase 'dar Tehran'.

سلام دختردایی!

Hello, maternal cousin!

Direct address.

دختردایی من دانش‌آموز است.

My maternal cousin is a student.

Simple noun-noun-verb sentence.

دختردایی‌ام امروز به خانه ما می‌آید.

My maternal cousin is coming to our house today.

Present continuous sense using present simple verb.

من برای دختردایی‌ام یک هدیه خریدم.

I bought a gift for my maternal cousin.

Past tense 'kharidam' and preposition 'barāye'.

دختردایی شما چند سال دارد؟

How old is your maternal cousin?

Standard way to ask age in Persian.

دختردایی من خیلی خوب پیانو می‌نوازد.

My maternal cousin plays the piano very well.

Adverb 'kheyli khoub' modifying the verb.

ما با دختردایی‌هایمان به پارک رفتیم.

We went to the park with our maternal cousins.

Plural form 'dokhtar-dāyi-hā'.

دختردایی بزرگم پزشک است.

My eldest maternal cousin is a doctor.

Adjective 'bozorg' used as a superlative/distinction.

آیا دختردایی تو گربه دارد؟

Does your maternal cousin have a cat?

Question form with 'āyā'.

من دختردایی‌ام را خیلی دوست دارم.

I like my maternal cousin very much.

Direct object marker 'rā'.

وقتی بچه بودیم، همیشه با دختردایی‌ام بازی می‌کردیم.

When we were children, we always used to play with my maternal cousin.

Past habitual 'mi-kardim'.

دختردایی‌ام تصمیم گرفته است که در خارج از کشور درس بخواند.

My maternal cousin has decided to study abroad.

Present perfect tense 'tasmim gerefteh ast'.

اگر دختردایی‌ام بیاید، ما به سینما خواهیم رفت.

If my maternal cousin comes, we will go to the cinema.

First conditional structure.

دختردایی‌ام که در شیراز زندگی می‌کند، فردا به تهران می‌رسد.

My maternal cousin, who lives in Shiraz, arrives in Tehran tomorrow.

Relative clause starting with 'ke'.

من از دختردایی‌ام خواستم که در آشپزی به من کمک کند.

I asked my maternal cousin to help me with cooking.

Subjunctive mood 'komak konad'.

دختردایی‌ام هنرمند بسیار بااستعدادی است.

My maternal cousin is a very talented artist.

Compound adjective 'bā-este'dād'.

دیروز با دختردایی‌ام درباره مشکلاتم صحبت کردم.

Yesterday, I talked with my maternal cousin about my problems.

Preposition 'darbāre-ye'.

دختردایی‌ام همیشه بهترین توصیه‌ها را به من می‌دهد.

My maternal cousin always gives me the best advice.

Superlative adjective 'behtarin'.

دختردایی‌ام با وجود مشغله زیاد، همیشه برای خانواده وقت می‌گذارد.

Despite being very busy, my maternal cousin always makes time for the family.

Concession phrase 'bā vojoude'.

گویا دختردایی‌ام در مسابقه عکاسی مقام اول را کسب کرده است.

It seems that my maternal cousin has won first place in the photography competition.

Use of 'gouyā' (it seems).

من و دختردایی‌ام از دوران کودکی پیوند بسیار عمیقی با هم داریم.

My maternal cousin and I have had a very deep bond since childhood.

Noun phrase 'peyvande amigh'.

دختردایی‌ام در حال نوشتن کتابی درباره تاریخ ایران است.

My maternal cousin is in the middle of writing a book about Iranian history.

Continuous present 'dar hāle neveshtan'.

ای کاش دختردایی‌ام می‌توانست در جشن عروسی من شرکت کند.

I wish my maternal cousin could have attended my wedding.

Wish construction 'ey kāsh'.

دختردایی‌ام به عنوان مترجم در یک شرکت بین‌المللی کار می‌کند.

My maternal cousin works as a translator in an international company.

The role marker 'be onvāne'.

رابطه من با دختردایی‌ام فراتر از یک نسبت فامیلی ساده است.

My relationship with my maternal cousin goes beyond a simple family tie.

Comparative phrase 'farātar az'.

دختردایی‌ام با شجاعت تمام در برابر مشکلات ایستادگی کرد.

My maternal cousin stood up to the problems with total courage.

Adverbial phrase 'bā shoja'ate tamām'.

دختردایی‌ام با ظرافتی خاص، خاطرات خانوادگی را در قالب داستان بازگو می‌کند.

My maternal cousin recounts family memories in the form of stories with a special elegance.

Sophisticated vocabulary like 'zerāfat' and 'bāzgou kardan'.

موفقیت‌های چشمگیر دختردایی‌ام در عرصه علمی، مایه افتخار تمام فامیل است.

The remarkable successes of my maternal cousin in the scientific field are a source of pride for the whole family.

Formal phrase 'māye-ye eftekhār'.

دختردایی‌ام همواره با دیدگاهی انتقادی به مسائل اجتماعی می‌نگرد.

My maternal cousin always looks at social issues with a critical perspective.

Formal verb 'negaristan' and 'didgāh'.

علیرغم دوری مسافت، من و دختردایی‌ام همواره از احوال یکدیگر باخبریم.

Despite the long distance, my maternal cousin and I are always aware of each other's well-being.

Formal preposition 'alā-raghm-e'.

دختردایی‌ام در مدیریت بحران‌های خانوادگی، نقش کلیدی و میانجی‌گرانه ایفا می‌کند.

My maternal cousin plays a key and mediating role in managing family crises.

Advanced nouns 'borhān' and 'miyānji-garāneh'.

ویژگی‌های اخلاقی دختردایی‌ام، مرا به یاد پدربزرگ مرحوممان می‌اندازد.

My maternal cousin's moral traits remind me of our late grandfather.

Idiomatic 'be yād andākhtan'.

دختردایی‌ام با اتکا به دانش خود، توانست کسب‌وکار موفقی را راه-اندازی کند.

Relying on her knowledge, my maternal cousin was able to launch a successful business.

Formal participle 'be etkā be'.

تعاملات فرهنگی دختردایی‌ام در سفرهای اروپایی‌اش، دیدگاه او را وسعت بخشیده است.

My maternal cousin's cultural interactions during her European travels have broadened her perspective.

Abstract verb 'vos'at bakhshidan'.

دختردایی‌ام در رساله دکتری خود به واکاوی نقش زنان در ادبیات مشروطه پرداخته است.

In her doctoral thesis, my maternal cousin has delved into the analysis of women's roles in Constitutional literature.

Academic vocabulary 'vākāvi' and 'pardākhtan be'.

شیوایی کلام دختردایی‌ام هنگام سخنرانی، هر شنونده‌ای را مجذوب خود می‌سازد.

The eloquence of my maternal cousin's speech during her lectures fascinates every listener.

Formal 'shivāyi-ye kalām'.

دختردایی‌ام مظهر بردباری و استقامت در برابر ناملایمات روزگار است.

My maternal cousin is the manifestation of patience and endurance against the adversities of time.

Metaphorical 'mazhar' and 'nāmolāyemāt'.

درایت و هوشمندی دختردایی‌ام در حل و فصل دعاوی حقوقی، زبانزد خاص و عام است.

My maternal cousin's wisdom and intelligence in settling legal disputes is well-known to everyone.

Idiom 'zabānzad-e khās o ām'.

دختردایی‌ام با رویکردی پدیدارشناسانه به بررسی اشعار حافظ اهتمام ورزیده است.

My maternal cousin has endeavored to examine Hafez's poems with a phenomenological approach.

Highly academic 'padidār-shenāshāneh'.

حضور معنوی دختردایی‌ام در لحظات دشوار، همواره مایه تسلی خاطر من بوده است.

My maternal cousin's spiritual presence in difficult moments has always been a source of consolation for me.

Formal 'tasalli-ye khāter'.

دختردایی‌ام با طبعی لطیف، به سرودن اشعاری در وصف طبیعت می‌پردازد.

With a delicate nature, my maternal cousin composes poems describing nature.

Poetic 'tab'-e latif'.

ژرف‌نگری دختردایی‌ام در تحلیل وقایع تاریخی، تحسین همگان را برانگیخته است.

My maternal cousin's deep insight in analyzing historical events has aroused everyone's admiration.

Advanced noun 'zharf-negari'.

المرادفات

دایی‌زاده دخترِ دایی هم‌خون خویشاوند فامیل بستگان نزدیکان منسوبین

الأضداد

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تلازمات شائعة

دختردایی عزیزم

دختردایی بزرگ

دختردایی کوچک

نامزدی دختردایی

خانه دختردایی

فرزند دختردایی

دختردایی ناتنی

دیدار با دختردایی

خاطرات با دختردایی

عروسی دختردایی

العبارات الشائعة

دختردایی جان

— A very common and affectionate way to address or talk about one's maternal cousin. 'Jan' means life or soul.

دختردایی جان، چطوری؟

مثل دختردایی

— Comparing someone's behavior or closeness to that of a maternal cousin. Usually implies a friendly relationship.

او برای من مثل دختردایی است.

دختردایی و پسرخاله

— Mentioning various cousins together, often to describe a large family gathering.

همه دختردایی‌ها و پسرخاله‌ها آنجا بودند.

دخترداییِ اول

— Referring to the first or eldest daughter of the maternal uncle.

دختردایی اول من معلم است.

به سفارش دختردایی

— Doing something because the maternal cousin recommended it.

این کتاب را به سفارش دختردایی‌ام خریدم.

دخترداییِ مادری

— Technically redundant but used to emphasize the maternal side.

او دختردایی مادری من است.

یاد دختردایی

— Remembering or missing a maternal cousin.

همیشه به یاد دختردایی‌ام هستم.

همبازی دختردایی

— Referring to a cousin who was a childhood playmate.

او همبازی دختردایی من بود.

دخترداییِ دور

— A distant maternal cousin (e.g., the daughter of a second cousin who is like an uncle).

او یک دختردایی دور ماست.

سلام به دختردایی

— A standard way to send regards to her.

سلام مرا به دختردایی‌ات برسان.

يُخلط عادةً مع

دختردایی vs دخترعمو

This is the father's brother's daughter. Using it for a maternal cousin is a major genealogical error.

دختردایی vs دخترخاله

This is the mother's sister's daughter. Both are maternal, but the link is a sister, not a brother.

دختردایی vs دخترعمه

This is the father's sister's daughter.

تعبيرات اصطلاحية

"عقد دخترعمو و پسرعمو را در آسمان‌ها بسته‌اند"

— While this idiom uses 'paternal' cousins, it reflects the cultural idea that cousins are destined for each other. It is often jokingly applied to 'dokhtar-dāyi' as well.

می‌گویند عقد این دو نفر را در آسمان‌ها بسته‌اند.

Traditional/Joking

"خاله، دایی، عمه، عمو"

— A phrase used to describe a full house of relatives. It implies a chaotic but warm family environment.

همه بودند؛ از خاله و دایی تا دختردایی و پسرعمه.

Informal

"فامیلِ نزدیک"

— Refers to 'close family.' A dokhtar-dāyi is always considered 'fāmil-e nazdik'.

او فامیل نزدیک ماست، پس باید به عروسی‌اش برویم.

Neutral

"هفت پشت غریبه"

— The opposite of a cousin; someone related by seven generations of strangers (not related at all).

او که دختردایی تو نیست، هفت پشت غریبه است!

Informal

"خودمانی بودن"

— To be like family. One often feels 'khodmāni' with a dokhtar-dāyi.

با دختردایی‌ام خیلی خودمانی هستم.

Informal

"مثل سیبی که از وسط نصف کرده باشند"

— Used to describe two people (often cousins) who look exactly alike.

من و دختردایی‌ام مثل سیبی هستیم که از وسط نصف کرده باشند.

Informal

"چشم و چراغ فامیل"

— The 'eye and light' of the family; a beloved relative, often a favorite cousin.

دختردایی من چشم و چراغ فامیل است.

Affectionate

"یک گوشت و پوست بودن"

— Being of the same flesh and skin. Used to emphasize the biological and emotional bond between cousins.

ما با هم یک گوشت و پوست هستیم.

Deeply Personal

"دوری و دوستی"

— Distance brings friendship. Sometimes said when cousins live far apart but remain close at heart.

با دختردایی‌ام دوری و دوستی داریم.

Proverbial

"قوم و خویش"

— A general term for kith and kin.

تمام قوم و خویش، از جمله دختردایی‌ها، دعوت بودند.

Neutral

سهل الخلط

دختردایی vs پسر‌دایی

Same family branch, different gender.

Pesar means boy/son, Dokhtar means girl/daughter.

علی پسردایی من است، اما مریم دختردایی من است.

دختردایی vs زن‌دایی

Both contain 'dāyi'.

Zan-dāyi is the wife of the maternal uncle, not his daughter.

زن‌دایی من مادرِ دختردایی من است.

دختردایی vs دایی

The root word.

Dāyi is the uncle himself, Dokhtar-dāyi is his child.

دایی من یک دختر دارد که دختردایی من است.

دختردایی vs دختر‌خوانده

Starts with 'dokhtar'.

Refers to an adopted daughter, no biological uncle relation implied.

او دختردایی من است، نه دخترخوانده‌ام.

دختردایی vs نوه دایی

Extended maternal family.

This is the grandchild of the maternal uncle (the child of the dokhtar-dāyi).

این کودک، نوه دایی من است.

أنماط الجُمل

[Name] دختردایی من است.

سارا دختردایی من است.

من با دختردایی‌ام به [Place] رفتم.

من با دختردایی‌ام به بازار رفتم.

دختردایی‌ام که [Description] است، [Action].

دختردایی‌ام که معلم است، به من کمک کرد.

با اینکه دختردایی‌ام [Condition]، اما [Result].

با اینکه دختردایی‌ام خسته بود، اما به مهمانی آمد.

نقش دختردایی‌ام در [Context] بسیار [Adjective] بود.

نقش دختردایی‌ام در حل مشکلات بسیار حیاتی بود.

اگر درایت دختردایی‌ام نبود، [Hypothetical Result].

اگر درایت دختردایی‌ام نبود، خانواده دچار فروپاشی می‌شد.

Mixed

آیا دختردایی‌ات را [Verb]؟

آیا دختردایی‌ات را دیدی؟

Mixed

دختردایی‌ام [Adjective]‌ترین عضو فامیل است.

دختردایی‌ام باهوش‌ترین عضو فامیل است.

عائلة الكلمة

الأسماء

دایی (Maternal Uncle)

دختر (Daughter/Girl)

پسر‌دایی (Maternal uncle's son)

زن‌دایی (Maternal uncle's wife)

دایی‌زاده (Uncle's child)

الأفعال

دایی شدن (To become a maternal uncle)

خویشاوندی کردن (To act like kin)

الصفات

دایی‌وار (Uncle-like)

فامیلی (Related to family)

خونی (Related by blood)

مرتبط

خانواده (Family)

مادر (Mother)

برادر (Brother)

نوه (Grandchild)

خاله (Maternal Aunt)

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كيفية الاستخدام

frequency

Extremely common in daily life and family contexts.

أخطاء شائعة

Using 'dokhtar-dāyi' for a paternal cousin. → دخترعمو (dokhtar-amou)
Paternal cousins have completely different names in Persian.
Saying 'dokhtar-dāyi man' without the Ezafe. → دخترداییِ من (dokhtar-dāyi-ye man)
The 'ye' sound is necessary to link the noun and the possessive pronoun.
Pronouncing it as 'dok-tar dye'. → dokh-tar dā-yi
The 'kh' is raspy and the 'ā' is long.
Using 'dokhtar-dāyi' for a male cousin. → پسر‌دایی (pesar-dāyi)
'Dokhtar' means daughter/girl only.
Pluralizing as 'dokhtar-hā-dāyi'. → دختردایی‌ها (dokhtar-dāyi-hā)
Plural markers go at the end of the whole compound, not in the middle.

نصائح

Suffix Placement

Always attach possessive suffixes like '-am' or '-at' to the very end of the word, after the 'i' of 'dāyi'.

The 'Jan' Factor

Using 'Jan' after 'dokhtar-dāyi' is a quick way to sound like a native speaker who understands Iranian warmth.

The Family Tree

Learn all four female cousin terms at once to avoid mixing them up later.

The 'KH' Sound

Don't be afraid of the 'kh' in 'dokhtar'. It's a soft, breathy sound from the back of the throat.

Introductions

When introducing your cousin, specifying 'dokhtar-dāyi' helps Iranians immediately place her in your family tree.

Suffix Listening

Focus on the end of the word to hear if the speaker is talking about their own cousin or yours.

Compound Writing

In digital typing, keep 'dokhtar' and 'dāyi' close together to maintain the compound's integrity.

Maternal Link

Associate the 'D' in 'Dāyi' with 'Daughter' and 'Directly from Mom's brother'.

Literary Context

If you see 'Dāyizādeh' in a book, just translate it as 'dokhtar-dāyi' or 'pesar-dāyi' in your head.

Rhythm

Say it as 'dokh-tar-dā-yi' with a steady beat. Don't rush the 'tar' part.

احفظها

وسيلة تذكّر

Think of your 'Daughter' (dokhtar) and the 'Guy' (Dāyi) who is your mom's brother. She is the 'Daughter of that Guy'.

ربط بصري

Imagine your mother and her brother standing together. Now imagine his daughter standing next to them. Label her 'Dokhtar-Dāyi' in your mind's eye.

Word Web

Maternal Uncle Daughter Family Cousin Mother Brother Kinship

تحدٍّ

Try to list all the 'dokhtar-dāyi's in your own family tree using the Persian word. If you don't have any, imagine a famous person's maternal uncle and name his daughter.

أصل الكلمة

The word 'dokhtar' comes from the Proto-Indo-European *dhughter, which is cognate with the English 'daughter' and German 'Tochter'. 'Dāyi' is of Iranian origin, possibly related to Middle Persian and Sogdian terms for a caregiver or maternal figure.

المعنى الأصلي: Literally 'daughter of the mother's brother'.

Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> Modern Persian.

السياق الثقافي

Be careful not to assume that all 'dokhtar-dāyi's are close; like in any culture, family dynamics vary. Also, in some very traditional rural areas, marriage between 'dokhtar-dāyi' and 'pesar-ammeh' (paternal aunt's son) was common, so avoid making jokes about it unless you know the family well.

English speakers find the distinction between maternal and paternal cousins difficult at first, as English uses only one word: 'cousin'.

Characters in the famous Iranian novel 'Savushun' by Simin Daneshvar. Common relationships depicted in the TV series 'Shahrazad'. Frequent mentions in Iranian 'Tanz' (satirical) comedy shows about family life.

تدرّب في الحياة الواقعية

سياقات واقعية

At a wedding

دختردایی عروس
تبریک به دختردایی
رقص با دختردایی
لباس دختردایی

During Nowruz (New Year)

عیدی به دختردایی
دید و بازدید با دختردایی
تبریک سال نو به دختردایی
مهمانی خانه دختردایی

At school/university

همکلاسی بودن با دختردایی
درس خواندن با دختردایی
موفقیت دختردایی
پروژه دختردایی

On the phone

تماس با دختردایی
پیام به دختردایی
حال دختردایی را پرسیدن
خبر از دختردایی

Family conflict (rare but possible)

قهر با دختردایی
آشتی با دختردایی
بحث با دختردایی
واسطه شدن برای دختردایی

بدايات محادثة

"آیا شما دختردایی دارید که در شهر دیگری زندگی کند؟ (Do you have a maternal cousin who lives in another city?)"

"آخرین باری که دختردایی‌تان را دیدید کی بود؟ (When was the last time you saw your maternal cousin?)"

"رابطه شما با دختردایی‌تان چطور است؟ (How is your relationship with your maternal cousin?)"

"آیا دختردایی شما هم به زبان فارسی علاقه دارد؟ (Is your maternal cousin also interested in the Persian language?)"

"بهترین خاطره‌ای که با دختردایی‌تان دارید چیست؟ (What is the best memory you have with your maternal cousin?)"

مواضيع للكتابة اليومية

درباره یکی از دختردایی‌هایتان بنویسید و او را توصیف کنید. (Write about one of your maternal cousins and describe her.)

تفاوت‌های فرهنگی بین روابط پسرعموها و دختردایی‌ها در ایران را بررسی کنید. (Explore the cultural differences between relationships of paternal and maternal cousins in Iran.)

اگر یک روز کامل را با دختردایی‌تان بگذرانید، چه کارهایی انجام می‌دهید؟ (If you spent a whole day with your maternal cousin, what would you do?)

چرا داشتن یک دختردایی صمیمی در زندگی مهم است؟ (Why is having a close maternal cousin important in life?)

یک نامه کوتاه به دختردایی‌تان بنویسید و او را به شام دعوت کنید. (Write a short letter to your maternal cousin and invite her to dinner.)

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

It is considered a compound word. In writing, it is often written together (دختردایی) or with a zero-width non-joiner (دختر‌دایی). It functions as a single lexical unit.

You say 'دختردایی‌ام' (dokhtar-dāyi-am) or 'دخترداییِ من' (dokhtar-dāyi-ye man).

Usually, it refers to a first cousin. For more distant relatives, Iranians often add 'دور' (dour - distant), as in 'دخترداییِ دور'.

The male version is 'پسر‌دایی' (pesar-dāyi), meaning maternal uncle's son.

It's not rude, but adding 'jān' (دختردایی‌جان) makes it much more polite and affectionate.

Historically, cousin marriage was common and even encouraged in some traditional circles, but it is becoming much less common in modern urban Iran due to genetic awareness and changing social norms.

Add 'hā' to the end: 'دختردایی‌ها' (dokhtar-dāyi-hā).

The daughters of both brothers are called 'dokhtar-dāyi'. To specify, you would use their father's name: 'دختردایی مریم' (the daughter of uncle Maryam's brother).

No, there is no common abbreviation. You must say the full word.

Rarely. It sounds very formal or like something from a 19th-century novel. Stick to 'dokhtar-dāyi' for daily life.

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