Update Date: February 16, 2025
How do you say “I have a book” in Farsi language? The verb “to have” is one of the most important and frequently used verbs in any language, including Farsi (Persian). It helps us talk about possession, relationships, and even abstract concepts like experiences or qualities. Whether you want to say, “I have a book,” “We have time,” or “She has a good idea,” knowing how to conjugate the verb to have in Farsi is essential for building basic sentences and expressing yourself clearly.
In this post, the GetBookOnline.com team of native teachers who are passionate about helping you learn Persian online will learn everything you need to know about the verb to have in Farsi. We’ll start with its root form and then go step by step through its conjugation in the present tense. Don’t worry—it’s easier than you think! Farsi verb conjugation follows specific patterns, and once you understand them, you’ll find it much simpler to use the verb in your daily conversations.
By the end of this post, you’ll be able to confidently say sentences like “I have,” “You have,” “They have,” and more in Farsi. We’ll also include examples and tips to help you practice and remember the forms. Let’s get started on mastering the verb “to have” in Farsi so you can take another step forward in your Persian language journey!
Root Form of the Verb in Persian: داشتن (dāshtan)
The verb داشتن (dāshtan), meaning “to have,” is a crucial verb in Farsi (Persian) used to indicate possession or existence of something. It is considered a regular verb in Farsi, which means it follows consistent conjugation patterns across different tenses. This makes it relatively easy to learn and apply in various contexts.
In Farsi, regular verbs like داشتن conjugate predictably based on their root and stem. The root of داشتن is دار (dār), and this root remains consistent as we conjugate the verb in different forms and tenses. This predictability helps learners understand and use the verb effectively.
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Role of To Have in Farsi in Forming Sentences
The primary function of داشتن is to express possession or the act of having something. For example:
- من یک کتاب دارم. man yek ketāb dāram.
(I have a book.)
It is also used in combination with other verbs or structures to describe states of being or qualities. For instance:
- او اعتماد به نفس دارد.
ou e’temād be nafs dārad.
(He/She has confidence.)
In everyday speech, داشتن is foundational for simple and complex sentence construction. Its regular nature and high frequency make it one of the first verbs that Farsi learners should master.
By understanding its root form and role, you’ll be able to create meaningful sentences and build confidence in your Farsi skills.
The Conjugation of To Have in Farsi- Simple Present
To have in Farsi made from the stem of ‘دار’ and to conjugate it based on all personal pronouns you must use the verb endings. In fact, the conjugation of to have in Farsi sentences follows the below format:
- دارَم= دار+ــَـ م
- داری= دار+ ی
- دارَد= دار+ــَ د
- داریم= دار+ یم
- دارید= دار + ید
- دارَند = دار+ ـَـ ند
Now lets make some sentences:
- مَن کِتاب دارَم (man ketāb dāram)
- تو کِتاب داری (to ketāb dāri)
- او کِتاب دارَد (ou ketāb dārad)
- ما کِتاب داریم (mā ketāb dārim)
- شُما کِتاب دارید (shomā ketāb dārid)
- آنها/ ایشان کِتاب دارَند (ānhā/ishān ketāb dārand)
The Conjugation of To Have in Farsi- Simple Past
To have in Farsi made from the infinitive of ‘داشتن’ and the letter ‘ن’ at the end of it will be deleted to create the stem verb. So داشتن means the person doesn’t have a specific item right now, but he/she had it in the past. To conjugate it based on all personal pronouns you must use the verb endings. In fact, the conjugation of to have in Farsi sentences follows the below format:
- داشتَم= داشت + ــَ.م
- داشتی= داشت+ ی
- داشت
- داشتیم= داشت + یم
- داشتید= داشت + ید
- داشتَند= داشت + ــَ ند
Now lets make some sentences:
- مَن ماشین داشتَم (man māshin dāshtam)
- تو ماشین داشتی (to māshin dāshti)
- او ماشین داشت(ou māshin dāsht)
- ما ماشین داشتیم(mā māshin dāshtim)
- شما ماشین داشتید(shomā māshin dāshtid)
- آنها/ ایشان ماشین داشتَند(ānhā/ishān māshin dāshtand)
The Conjugation of To Have in Farsi- Future Tense
The verb “to have” (داشتن – dāshtan) in Farsi is conjugated in the future tense using the auxiliary verb خواه (khāh) followed by the root داشت (dāsht). Here’s how it is conjugated for each pronoun:
- من (man): khāham dāsht – I will have
- تو (to): khāhi dāsht – You (singular) will have
- او (u): khāhad dāsht – He/She will have
- ما (mā): khāhim dāsht – We will have
- شما (shomā): khāhid dāsht – You (plural/polite) will have
- آنها (ānhā): khāhand dāsht – They will have.
Now let’s make some sentences:
- من یک فرصت جدید خواهم داشت.
man yek forsat jadid khāham dāsht.
(I will have a new opportunity.) - تو یک فرصت جدید خواهی داشت.
to yek forsat jadid khāhi dāsht.
(You (singular) will have a new opportunity.) - او یک فرصت جدید خواهد داشت.
ou yek forsat jadid khāhad dāsht.
(He/She will have a new opportunity.) - ما یک فرصت جدید خواهیم داشت.
mā yek forsat jadid khāhim dāsht.
(We will have a new opportunity.) - شما یک فرصت جدید خواهید داشت.
shomā yek forsat jadid khāhid dāsht.
(You (plural/polite) will have a new opportunity.) - آنها یک فرصت جدید خواهند داشت.
ānhā yek forsat jadid khāhand dāsht.
(They will have a new opportunity.)
Mastering ‘داشتن’ To Have in Farsi
Congratulations! You’ve delved into the vibrant world of “داشتن” to have in Farsi, discovering its linguistic and cultural intricacies. As this lesson comes to a close, remember that the journey of Farsi learning continues.
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