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خواب دیدن

khab didan
Examples خواب دیدن in 30 Seconds
Explanation خواب دیدن in your Level:
At the A1 level, you should focus on the most basic form of the verb: 'khāb didan.' You will use this to tell your teacher or friends about a simple dream you had. You don't need to worry about complex tenses yet. Just remember that the verb for 'see' (didan) is the part that changes. If you want to say 'I saw a dream,' you say 'Khāb didam.' If you want to ask 'Did you see a dream?', you say 'Khāb didi?'. This is a compound verb, which means it has two parts that stick together like a team. The first part, 'khāb,' means sleep or dream, and the second part, 'didan,' means to see. In Persian, we don't 'have' dreams like in English; we 'see' them. This is the most important rule for A1 learners. Practice saying 'Man khāb didam' every morning to get used to the sound. You can also add simple adjectives like 'khub' (good) or 'bad' (bad). For example, 'Man khāb-e khub didam' (I saw a good dream). Don't worry about the grammar of 'ke' (that) yet; just focus on the basic action of seeing a dream.
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At the A2 level, you begin to use 'khāb didan' to describe your experiences in more detail. You should be able to use the past continuous tense to describe what was happening when you were interrupted. For example, 'Dāshtam khāb mi-didam ke madaram bidāram kard' (I was dreaming when my mother woke me up). You should also start using the conjunction 'ke' (that) to describe the content of the dream. For example, 'Khāb didam ke dar Tehrān hastam' (I dreamed that I am in Tehran). Note that even if the dream was in the past, Persian often uses the present tense after 'ke' to describe the state within the dream, making it feel more vivid. You should also learn the difference between 'khāb' (the dream itself) and 'khābidan' (the act of sleeping). A common A2 task is to describe a weekend or a night's rest, and being able to correctly say 'I dreamed' instead of 'I slept' is a key marker of progress. You can also start using 'khāb-e bad' for nightmare, although you will learn the specific word 'kābus' later. Focus on the 'mi-' placement: 'khāb mi-binam' (I dream/I am dreaming).
At the B1 intermediate level, you should be comfortable using 'khāb didan' in various moods and tenses. You will start to encounter it in more complex sentences involving the subjunctive. For example, 'Momken ast emshab khāb-e ajibi be-bini' (It is possible you might see a strange dream tonight). You should also be familiar with the noun form 'khāb-bini' (dreaming) which might appear in texts about psychology or health. At this level, you should distinguish between 'khāb didan' (to dream while sleeping) and 'royā-pardāzi' (daydreaming). You will also learn to use the Ezafe construction to link the dream to its subject more naturally, such as 'khāb-e māram' (dream of a snake). You should be able to participate in a conversation about dream interpretation, using the verb to explain what you saw and then asking for a 'ta'bir' (interpretation). This level also introduces the metaphorical use of the verb in phrases like 'cheshmam āb nemikhore' or 'khāb didi khayr bāshe' (used sarcastically to mean 'you're dreaming/it won't happen'). You are expected to handle the word order of compound verbs more fluently, even when adverbs are inserted.
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At the B2 upper-intermediate level, you use 'khāb didan' to discuss abstract concepts and cultural nuances. You should be able to read short stories or news articles where dreams are used as metaphors or psychological symbols. You will understand the subtle difference between 'khāb didan' and 'royā didan,' choosing the latter for more poetic or formal contexts. You should be able to use the passive voice or complex conditional sentences, such as 'Agar āramesh dāshti, khāb-haye behtari mi-did-i' (If you had peace, you would have seen better dreams). You will also start to recognize the verb in classical literature, where the 'seeing' of a dream is often a pivotal plot point. At B2, you should be able to explain the cultural significance of dreams in Iran, perhaps discussing how people 'see dreams' of deceased relatives and what that signifies socially. Your vocabulary should expand to include 'kābus' (nightmare) and 'azghas-e ahlām' (confused/meaningless dreams), allowing you to categorize the types of 'seeing' you do at night. You should also be able to use the verb in the perfect tense: 'Khāb dide-am' (I have dreamed).
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At the C1 advanced level, 'khāb didan' becomes a tool for sophisticated narrative and philosophical expression. You should be able to analyze the use of the verb in the works of famous Iranian authors like Sadegh Hedayat, whose 'The Blind Owl' is a masterpiece of dream-like prose. You will understand how the verb functions in different registers, from the mystical 'moshāhedeh' (witnessing) in Sufi texts to the clinical 'royā-bini' in modern psychoanalysis. You should be able to discuss the linguistic implications of 'seeing' versus 'having' a dream and how this reflects Persian epistemology. At this level, you are expected to use the verb with perfect nuance, including its use in idiomatic expressions that mock or challenge someone's reality. You will also be able to navigate the complex grammar of the 'past-in-the-future' or 'future-perfect' in relation to dreams, such as 'Tā fardā khāb-e in ettefāq rā khāhi did' (By tomorrow, you will have seen the dream of this event). Your ability to use the verb should be indistinguishable from a native speaker, including the use of colloquial contractions and poetic inversions in literature.
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At the C2 mastery level, you possess a total command of 'khāb didan' and all its related semantic fields. You can engage in academic debates about the role of 'khāb-gozāri' (dream-telling) in ancient Persian courts or the theological status of 'ro'yā-ye sādeqeh' (true/prophetic dreams) in Islamic philosophy. You can appreciate the finest nuances in poetry where the line between 'khāb' (sleep) and 'khāb' (dream) is intentionally blurred to create double meanings (Iham). You are familiar with rare and archaic synonyms and can use the verb 'khāb didan' in highly stylized, formal, or technical contexts without hesitation. You can translate complex English literary passages involving dreams into Persian while preserving the 'seeing' metaphor perfectly, or vice versa. You understand the socio-linguistic history of how 'khāb' and 'didan' came together as a compound verb and can discuss its evolution from Middle Persian. At this level, the word is not just a vocabulary item but a window into the entire history of Persian thought, and you can manipulate it to express the most subtle shades of human consciousness and subconscious experience.
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Examples

خواب دیدن in 30 Seconds

  • Khāb didan is the standard Persian compound verb meaning 'to dream.' It literally translates to 'to see a dream,' reflecting the visual nature of the experience.
  • The verb is conjugated by changing 'didan' (to see) while keeping 'khāb' (dream/sleep) as a fixed base. It is used for all types of dreams.
  • In Persian culture, dreaming is often viewed as a significant event, sometimes requiring interpretation (ta'bir). It is a common topic of morning social interaction.
  • Common mistakes include using 'to have' instead of 'to see' or confusing it with 'khābidan' (to sleep). It is an A2 level essential verb.

The Persian compound verb خواب دیدن (khāb didan) is the primary way to express the act of dreaming while asleep. In the Persian linguistic worldview, dreams are not merely 'had' (as in the English 'to have a dream') but are 'seen.' This distinction is crucial for learners to grasp, as it reflects a historical and cultural perception of dreams as visual experiences or visitations that one witnesses. The verb is composed of the noun خواب (khāb), meaning 'sleep' or 'dream,' and the infinitive دیدن (didan), meaning 'to see.' When combined, they function as a single semantic unit to describe the subconscious narratives we experience during REM sleep.

Contextual Usage
This verb is used in every register of Persian, from the most formal literary texts to the most casual street slang. Whether a scientist is discussing neurobiology or a grandmother is interpreting a vision from the night before, خواب دیدن is the standard term. It is used to describe nightmares, pleasant dreams, prophetic visions, and the mundane fragments of daily life that reappear in sleep.

دیشب خواب دیدم که در یک باغ بزرگ قدم می‌زنم.
Last night, I dreamed that I was walking in a large garden.

In Persian culture, dreams hold significant weight. Historically, through the influence of Islamic traditions and ancient Persian mysticism, dreams were often seen as messages from the 'unseen world' (عالم غیب). Therefore, when someone says they 'saw a dream,' the listener often responds with interest, asking for details to see if the dream contains a 'ta'bir' (interpretation). This cultural backdrop makes the verb خواب دیدن much more than a biological description; it is an entry point into a deep tradition of semiotics and spirituality.

آیا تا به حال خواب دیده‌ای که پرواز می‌کنی؟
Have you ever dreamed that you are flying?

Grammatical Structure
As a compound verb, the conjugation happens only on the second part: دیدن. The word خواب remains stationary. For example, 'I see' is می‌بینم (mi-binam), so 'I dream' is خواب می‌بینم (khāb mi-binam).

Because the verb implies a visual experience, Persian speakers often use descriptive adjectives between the two parts or before 'khāb' to specify the type of dream. You might hear خواب بد دیدن for having a bad dream or خواب آشفته دیدن for a disturbed, chaotic dream. This flexibility allows the verb to cover a wide spectrum of psychological states.

او همیشه خواب‌های عجیبی می‌بیند.
He/She always sees strange dreams.

Using خواب دیدن correctly requires an understanding of Persian compound verb conjugation. Unlike simple verbs, the prefix می- (mi-) or the negation نـ- (na-) attaches to the second element, دیدن. This section will guide you through the various tenses and structures to ensure your usage sounds natural and grammatically sound.

Past Tense Construction
To talk about a dream you had in the past, use the past stem دید (did). For example: من خواب دیدم (I dreamed). If you want to say 'I was dreaming' (continuous past), it becomes من داشتم خواب می‌دیدم.

وقتی تلفن زنگ زد، داشتم خواب می‌دیدم.
When the phone rang, I was dreaming.

When you want to specify *what* you dreamed about, you typically use the conjunction که (ke), meaning 'that.' For instance, 'I dreamed that I was rich' would be خواب دیدم که پولدار هستم. Alternatively, you can use the preposition در موردِ (dar mored-e) for 'about,' but the 'ke' construction is far more common and idiomatic in everyday Persian.

Negation and Questions
To negate, place the 'na' before the second part: خواب ندیدم (I didn't dream). For questions, use the standard rising intonation or the question word آیا (āyā). For example: آیا تو هم خواب دیدی؟ (Did you dream too?)

من هیچ‌وقت خواب‌هایم را به یاد نمی‌آورم، اما دیشب خواب عجیبی دیدم.
I never remember my dreams, but last night I saw a strange dream.

In formal Persian, you might encounter the subjunctive mood when expressing wishes or possibilities related to dreaming. For example, 'I hope you dream of me' would use the subjunctive form of دیدن, which is ببینی (be-bini). The phrase امیدوارم خواب من را ببینی is a poetic way to say goodnight to someone close.

مادرم می‌گوید اگر قبل از خواب دعا کنی، خواب‌های خوب می‌بینی.
My mother says if you pray before sleep, you see good dreams.

In Iran and Persian-speaking communities, خواب دیدن is a staple of morning conversation. It is very common for family members to ask each other at the breakfast table, دیشب چی خواب دیدی؟ (What did you dream last night?). This reflects a culture where dreams are shared and discussed as part of daily social bonding. You will hear it in the kitchen, in taxis when people discuss their anxieties, and in cafes during deep philosophical debates.

In Literature and Cinema
Persian cinema, known for its poetic realism, often uses dream sequences to convey the internal struggles of characters. Directors like Abbas Kiarostami or Asghar Farhadi might have characters recount a dream using this verb to symbolize hidden truths. In classical poetry, from Rumi to Hafez, 'seeing a dream' is often a metaphor for spiritual enlightenment or the illusion of the material world.

در فیلم‌های ایرانی، شخصیت‌ها اغلب برای فرار از واقعیت خواب می‌بینند.
In Iranian films, characters often dream to escape reality.

Another place you will frequently encounter this word is in 'Ta'bir-e Khab' (Dream Interpretation) books or websites. These are immensely popular in the Middle East. People look up the symbols they 'saw' in their dreams. If someone 'sees' water, it is usually interpreted as 'light' or 'clarity.' If they 'see' a snake, it might mean an enemy. The verb خواب دیدن is the operative verb in all these interpretive texts.

او در کتاب تعبیر خواب به دنبال معنای خوابی که دیده بود گشت.
He looked for the meaning of the dream he had seen in the dream interpretation book.

Modern Media
On Iranian social media, you might see people posting about 'lucid dreaming' using the term رویای شفاف, but they will still use the verb دیدن to describe the experience of being in that state. In psychological podcasts, experts discuss why we dream using the formal خواب دیدن to explain REM cycles.

Finally, the word is used metaphorically in politics or sports to mock someone's unrealistic expectations. If a team that always loses says they will win the championship, a critic might say: مگر در خواب ببینی! (Only in your dreams! / You'll see that only in your sleep!). This usage highlights the 'unreal' aspect of the verb.

خواننده می‌خواند: «هر شب خواب می‌بینم که برگشتی.»
The singer sings: "Every night I dream that you have returned."

For English speakers, the most frequent mistake when using خواب دیدن is trying to translate the English verb 'to have' literally. In English, we 'have a dream.' If you say من یک خواب داشتم (Man yek khāb dāshtam), a Persian speaker will understand you, but it sounds very foreign and unnatural. Always remember: in Persian, you 'see' dreams, you don't 'possess' them.

Confusing 'Khabidan' and 'Khab Didan'
A very common error for beginners is confusing the simple verb خوابیدن (khāb-idan), which means 'to sleep,' with the compound verb خواب دیدن (khāb didan), which means 'to dream.' If you say من دیشب تو را خوابیدم, you are saying 'I slept you last night,' which is nonsensical or potentially inappropriate. To say 'I dreamed of you,' you must use the full compound: خواب دیدم که... or خوابِ تو را دیدم.

اشتباه: من دیشب یک خواب داشتم.
درست: من دیشب خواب دیدم.
Wrong: I had a dream. Right: I saw a dream.

Another mistake involves the placement of the 'mi-' prefix. Because it's a compound verb, the 'mi-' must go between the two words: خواب می‌بینم. Beginners often mistakenly put it at the very beginning (می‌خواب‌بینم) or forget it entirely. Similarly, with the past continuous, the auxiliary 'dashtan' should be handled carefully. It is داشتم خواب می‌دیدم, not خواب داشتم می‌دیدم (though the latter is occasionally heard in very loose colloquialism, it's better to stick to the standard).

Preposition Pitfalls
In English, we dream 'about' something. In Persian, if you want to say 'I dreamed about you,' you can use the Ezafe construction: خوابِ تو را دیدم (I saw your dream). Using 'dar mored-e' (about) is grammatically possible but often feels bulky. Avoid saying خواب دیدم درباره تو; instead, use the smoother خوابت رو دیدم in colloquial speech.

اشتباه: من خواب دیدم درباره سفر.
درست: من خوابِ سفر دیدم.
Wrong: I dreamed about the trip. Right: I saw the dream of the trip.

Finally, be careful with the word رویا (royā). While رویا also means dream, it is often used for 'daydreams' or 'aspirations.' If you are talking about what happened while you were literally asleep, خواب دیدن is the safer, more accurate choice. Using 'royā' for a nightmare sounds strange, as 'royā' usually implies something beautiful or desired.

While خواب دیدن is the most common way to say 'to dream,' Persian offers several alternatives depending on the context, the beauty of the dream, or the formality of the situation. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to express more complex thoughts.

رؤیا دیدن (Royā Didan)
This is the most direct synonym. However, رؤیا (from Arabic) often carries a more positive, poetic, or idealistic connotation. You would use رؤیا دیدن for a beautiful, transcendental dream. It is also used for 'having a vision' for the future. While خواب can be a nightmare, رؤیا is almost always pleasant.

شاعران معمولاً از عبارت «رؤیا دیدن» استفاده می‌کنند.
Poets usually use the phrase 'seeing a dream (vision).'

For negative dreams, Persian has specific terms. Instead of just saying 'I saw a bad dream,' you can use کابوس دیدن (kābus didan). کابوس means 'nightmare.' This is a much stronger word and is used for terrifying or deeply distressing dreams. You wouldn't use کابوس for a dream that was just 'weird'; it must be scary.

تعبیر کردن (Ta'bir Kardan)
While not a synonym for 'dreaming,' this verb is inextricably linked to it. It means 'to interpret a dream.' In Persian culture, the act of dreaming is often followed by the act of ta'bir. If you tell someone your dream, they might ask: می‌خواهی آن را تعبیر کنیم؟ (Do you want us to interpret it?)

او خوابش را برای پیرمرد تعریف کرد تا آن را تعبیر کند.
He defined (told) his dream to the old man so he could interpret it.

In very formal or archaic Persian, you might see the word منام (manām) or حلم (hulm), both Arabic roots for dreaming, but these are almost never used in modern speech. Another interesting term is در عالمِ هپروت بودن (dar ālam-e haparut budan), which is a slang way to say someone is 'daydreaming' or 'out of it,' though it doesn't use the verb دیدن.

Summary Table
  • خواب دیدن: Standard, neutral 'to dream'.
  • رؤیا دیدن: Poetic, positive, or visionary.
  • کابوس دیدن: To have a nightmare.
  • خیال‌پردازی کردن: To daydream/fantasize while awake.
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Examples by Level

1

من دیشب خواب دیدم.

I dreamed last night.

Simple past tense of a compound verb.

2

آیا تو خواب دیدی؟

Did you dream?

Question form using intonation.

3

او خوابِ خوب دید.

He/she saw a good dream.

Adjective 'khub' modifying the noun 'khāb'.

4

ما هر شب خواب می‌بینیم.

We dream every night.

Present habitual tense with 'mi-'.

5

آن‌ها خواب ندیدند.

They didn't dream.

Negative past tense.

6

من خوابِ گربه دیدم.

I dreamed of a cat.

Ezafe construction linking dream to the object.

7

بچه خوابِ ترسناک دید.

The child saw a scary dream.

Adjective 'tarsnāk' (scary) used with 'khāb'.

8

خواب دیدن جالب است.

Dreaming is interesting.

Infinitive used as a subject.

1

خواب دیدم که در جنگل هستم.

I dreamed that I am in the forest.

Use of 'ke' to introduce the dream content.

2

دیشب داشتم خواب می‌دیدم که باران آمد.

Last night I was dreaming when it rained.

Past continuous tense.

3

او همیشه خواب‌های عجیبی می‌بیند.

He always sees strange dreams.

Plural noun 'khāb-hā' with the verb.

4

چرا دیشب خوابِ من را دیدی؟

Why did you dream of me last night?

Object 'man' (me) with Ezafe.

5

امیدوارم امشب خواب‌های شیرین ببینی.

I hope you see sweet dreams tonight.

Subjunctive mood 'be-bini'.

6

من هیچ‌وقت خواب نمی‌بینم.

I never dream.

Negative present tense.

7

او خواب دید که می‌تواند پرواز کند.

He dreamed that he can fly.

Complex sentence with nested verbs.

8

وقتی بیدار شدم، خوابم را فراموش کردم.

When I woke up, I forgot my dream.

Compound sentence with 'vaghti' (when).

1

اگر زیاد غذا بخوری، خواب‌های آشفته می‌بینی.

If you eat too much, you will see disturbed dreams.

Conditional type 1.

2

او ادعا می‌کند که آینده را در خواب می‌بیند.

He claims that he sees the future in dreams.

Noun clause after 'ke'.

3

من معمولاً خواب‌هایی را که می‌بینم یادداشت می‌کنم.

I usually write down the dreams that I see.

Relative clause 'rā ke'.

4

خواب دیدن می‌تواند به کاهش استرس کمک کند.

Dreaming can help reduce stress.

Infinitive as a subject with 'tavānestan'.

5

او خواب دید که در امتحان رد شده است.

He dreamed that he had failed the exam.

Past perfect within a dream report.

6

آیا تا به حال خواب دیده‌ای که دندانت می‌افتد؟

Have you ever dreamed that your tooth is falling out?

Present perfect tense 'dide-i'.

7

هر چه بیشتر بخوابی، بیشتر خواب می‌بینی.

The more you sleep, the more you dream.

Correlative structure 'har che... bishtar'.

8

او خوابِ وحشتناکی دیده بود که نمی‌خواست تعریف کند.

He had seen a terrible dream that he didn't want to define.

Past perfect tense 'dide bud'.

1

روانشناسان معتقدند که خواب دیدن راهی برای پردازش اطلاعات است.

Psychologists believe that dreaming is a way to process information.

Formal academic structure.

2

او چنان خوابِ عمیقی دید که صدای طوفان را نشنید.

He saw such a deep dream that he didn't hear the storm's sound.

Result clause with 'chonān... ke'.

3

در بسیاری از فرهنگ‌ها، خواب دیدن به معنای ارتباط با دنیای دیگر است.

In many cultures, dreaming means communicating with another world.

Prepositional phrase 'be ma'nā-ye'.

4

او مدام خوابِ تکراری می‌بیند که در آن گم شده است.

He constantly sees a recurring dream in which he is lost.

Relative clause 'ke dar ān'.

5

شاید اگر زودتر می‌خوابیدی، چنین خوابی نمی‌دیدی.

Perhaps if you had slept earlier, you wouldn't have seen such a dream.

Counterfactual conditional (Past).

6

او خواب دید که پادشاه شده است، اما وقتی بیدار شد گدا بود.

He dreamed he had become a king, but when he woke up he was a beggar.

Contrastive conjunction 'ammā'.

7

باید خواب‌هایت را جدی بگیری، چون آن‌ها پیام‌های ناخودآگاه هستند.

You must take your dreams seriously, because they are subconscious messages.

Modal verb 'bāyad' with 'jedi gereftan'.

8

او خوابِ زیبایی از دوران کودکی‌اش دید.

He saw a beautiful dream of his childhood.

Noun phrase with Ezafe and possessive suffix.

1

تجربه خواب دیدن در آثار هدایت با نوعی پوچی و ابهام همراه است.

The experience of dreaming in Hedayat's works is accompanied by a kind of nihilism and ambiguity.

Abstract noun phrase 'tajrobeh-ye khāb didan'.

2

او در خواب دید که زمان به عقب بازمی‌گردد و اشتباهاتش جبران می‌شود.

He saw in a dream that time returns backward and his mistakes are compensated.

Literary present tense in a dream narrative.

3

برخی فلاسفه زندگی را چیزی جز یک خواب دیدن طولانی نمی‌دانند.

Some philosophers consider life nothing but a long dreaming.

Double negation 'chizi joz... na-' (nothing but).

4

او خوابی دید که چنان واقعی بود که مرز بین خیال و واقعیت را گم کرد.

He saw a dream that was so real that he lost the border between fantasy and reality.

Intensive structure 'chonān... ke'.

5

پدیده خواب دیدن شفاف (لوسید) موضوع بسیاری از تحقیقات اخیر است.

The phenomenon of lucid dreaming is the subject of many recent researches.

Technical terminology 'khāb didan-e shaffāf'.

6

او خواب دید که با فرشتگان سخن می‌گوید، خوابی که او را دگرگون کرد.

He dreamed that he speaks with angels, a dream that transformed him.

Appositive clause with 'khābi ke'.

7

اگر انسان خواب نمی‌دید، شاید هرگز به قدرت تخیل خود پی نمی‌برد.

If humans didn't dream, perhaps they would never realize the power of their imagination.

Complex conditional with 'shāyad' and 'hargez'.

8

او در خواب دید که تمام کتاب‌های جهان سفید شده‌اند.

He saw in a dream that all the books in the world have become blank.

Metaphorical literary usage.

1

در متون عرفانی، خواب دیدن دریچه‌ای به سوی مکاشفات قلبی تلقی می‌گردد.

In mystical texts, dreaming is considered a window toward heart-based revelations.

Passive voice 'talaghi mi-gardad' (is considered).

2

او در عالم رویا خوابی دید که تعبیرش سال‌ها بعد به وقوع پیوست.

In the world of visions, he saw a dream whose interpretation came to pass years later.

Relative clause with possessive 'ta'bir-ash'.

3

تمایز میان خواب دیدن و بیداری در برخی مکاتب فکری به چالش کشیده شده است.

The distinction between dreaming and wakefulness has been challenged in some schools of thought.

Present perfect passive 'be chālesh keshideh shodeh ast'.

4

او خواب دید که در اقیانوسی از کلمات غرق شده است، استعاره‌ای از عطش دانش.

He dreamed that he is drowned in an ocean of words, a metaphor for the thirst for knowledge.

Complex metaphor with appositive.

5

خواب دیدن صادقه در سنت اسلامی به عنوان جزئی از نبوت شناخته می‌شود.

True dreaming is recognized in Islamic tradition as a part of prophecy.

Formal theological terminology.

6

او در خواب دید که سایه‌اش از او جدا شده و به تنهایی راه می‌رود.

He saw in a dream that his shadow has separated from him and walks alone.

Surrealist narrative structure.

7

هرگز گمان نمی‌کرد که خواب دیدن بتواند چنین تاثیر عمیقی بر بیداری‌اش بگذارد.

He never imagined that dreaming could leave such a deep impact on his wakefulness.

Negative past habitual with subjunctive 'be-tavānad'.

8

او خواب دید که زبان مادری‌اش را فراموش کرده و به زبانی ناشناخته سخن می‌گوید.

He dreamed that he has forgotten his mother tongue and speaks in an unknown language.

Psychological narrative focus.

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