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How do you say love in Persian?

There are several ways to say "love" in Persian, each with a slightly different nuance:

General love:

* عشق (eshgh): This is the most common and general word for love, encompassing romantic, familial, and platonic love.

* دوستی (doostī): This word literally means "friendship" but can also be used to express love in a more casual or platonic sense.

Romantic love:

* عشق (eshgh): While used generally, it's also the most common way to express romantic love.

* عاشقانه (asheghāneh): This word literally means "romantically" and is often used to describe romantic love.

* عاشقی (asheghī): This word means "love" in a romantic sense and often implies a deep and passionate love.

Other nuances:

* محبت (mohabbat): This word emphasizes affection and tenderness, often used for love between family members or close friends.

* علاقه (elaqeh): This word implies interest and attraction, and can be used to express love in a more casual or informal way.

Important Note:

The specific choice of word depends on the context and the type of love being expressed. It's always good to consider the situation and use the appropriate word.

For example:

* "I love my parents" would be "من پدر و مادرم را دوست دارم" (Man pedar o madaram ra doost daram) - using "دوست دارم" (doost daram) to express familial love.

* "I love you" in a romantic context would be "من تو را دوست دارم" (Man to ra doost daram) or "من عاشق تو هستم" (Man ashegh to hastam) - using "دوست دارم" (doost daram) or "عاشق (ashegh)" to express romantic love.

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