Significado
Expressing fondness or preference for something.
Contexto cultural
In Iran, 'Dūset dāram' is used very liberally among friends of the same gender to show loyalty and warmth, not just romantic interest. In Dari Persian, the phrase is identical, but the pronunciation of 'dāram' might be more distinct and less contracted than in Tehrani Persian.
Drop the 'Man'
Native speakers rarely say 'Man' (I). Just say 'Dūst dāram'—the ending '-am' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.
The 'Rā' Marker
If you like a specific thing (e.g., 'this book'), don't forget to add 'rā' after the object: 'In ketāb rā dūst dāram'.
Significado
Expressing fondness or preference for something.
Drop the 'Man'
Native speakers rarely say 'Man' (I). Just say 'Dūst dāram'—the ending '-am' already tells everyone you are talking about yourself.
The 'Rā' Marker
If you like a specific thing (e.g., 'this book'), don't forget to add 'rā' after the object: 'In ketāb rā dūst dāram'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing part of the verb.
من گربه دوست ____.
The verb 'to like' is 'dūst dāshtan', and the present tense for 'I' is 'dāram'.
Which sentence means 'I don't like tea'?
Select the correct negative form.
To make 'dāram' negative, you add the prefix 'na-', resulting in 'nadāram'.
Match the Persian to the English.
Match the following:
These are the contracted forms used in spoken Persian.
Complete the dialogue.
سارا: آیا فیلمهای ایرانی را ____؟ علی: بله، خیلی زیاد.
The context asks about a preference for movies.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosمن گربه دوست ____.
The verb 'to like' is 'dūst dāshtan', and the present tense for 'I' is 'dāram'.
Select the correct negative form.
To make 'dāram' negative, you add the prefix 'na-', resulting in 'nadāram'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the contracted forms used in spoken Persian.
سارا: آیا فیلمهای ایرانی را ____؟ علی: بله، خیلی زیاد.
The context asks about a preference for movies.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNot necessarily. It can mean 'I like you' or 'I love you'. Context and tone define the intensity.
Yes, it is perfectly normal to say you 'dūst dāram' your car or a specific color.
Frases relacionadas
عاشقتم
specialized formI am in love with you
خوشم میآید
similarI enjoy / It pleases me
مایل هستم
formalI am inclined / I would like
