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In this lesson, we will learn about possessive pronouns in Iranian Persian. Possessive pronouns are used to express ownership and relationships between people and things. They are an essential part of everyday communication, allowing us to talk about what belongs to us and to describe the relationships we have with others. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use possessive pronouns in your conversations. So let's get started!
In this lesson, we will learn about possessive pronouns in Persian. Possessive pronouns are used to express ownership and relationships between people and things. They indicate who something belongs to or who is associated with something. Possessive pronouns in Persian agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. Let's dive into the details of possessive pronouns in Persian!


== Possessive Pronouns in Iranian Persian ==
== Possessive Pronouns ==


In Iranian Persian, possessive pronouns are formed by combining a base pronoun with a possessive suffix. The base pronoun indicates the person or thing that owns the object, and the possessive suffix indicates the relationship between the owner and the object. Here are the base pronouns and their corresponding possessive suffixes:
Possessive pronouns in Persian are formed by adding suffixes to the end of the base pronouns. These suffixes indicate the possessor and agree with the gender and number of the possessed noun. The base pronouns are as follows:
 
=== Singular Possessive Pronouns ===
 
The singular possessive pronouns in Persian are:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Base Pronoun !! Possessive Suffix
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| من || man || my
|-
|-
| من (man) || -am
| تو || to || your (informal)
|-
|-
| تو (to) || -at
| او || u || his/her/its
|-
|-
| او (u) || -ash
| شما || shomā || your (formal)
|-
| آن || ān || his/her/its
|}
 
=== Plural Possessive Pronouns ===
 
The plural possessive pronouns in Persian are:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ما (ma) || -im
| ما || mā || our
|-
|-
| شما (shoma) || -etun
| شما || shomā || your
|-
|-
| آن‌ها (anha) || -eshan
| آنها || ānhā || their
|}
|}


Let's take a look at some examples to see how possessive pronouns are used in Iranian Persian:
=== Examples ===
 
Let's see some examples of possessive pronouns in Persian:
 
'''Singular Possessive Pronouns'''
 
* ماشین '''من''' است. (Māshin '''man''' ast.) - The car is '''mine'''.
* کتاب '''تو''' روی میز است. (Ketāb '''to''' ruy-e miz ast.) - The book is '''yours''' (informal).
* این خانه '''او''' است. (In khāne '''u''' ast.) - This house is '''his/hers/its'''.
* کلاس '''شما''' بزرگ است. (Kelās '''shomā''' bozorg ast.) - The classroom is '''yours''' (formal).
* خرس '''آن''' است. (Khos '''ān''' ast.) - The bear is '''his/hers/its'''.
 
'''Plural Possessive Pronouns'''
 
* این خانه '''ما''' است. (In khāne '''mā''' ast.) - This house is '''ours'''.
* این کیف '''شما''' است. (In kif '''shomā''' ast.) - This bag is '''yours'''.
* این کتاب‌ها '''آنها''' است. (In ketābhā '''ānhā''' ast.) - These books are '''theirs'''.


=== Example 1: Possessive Pronouns with Singular Nouns ===
== Possessive Pronouns with Nouns ==


* I have a book. It is my book.
When possessive pronouns are used with nouns, they are added as suffixes to the end of the noun. The possessive pronoun suffixes agree with the gender and number of the noun. Here are the possessive pronoun suffixes for nouns:
من یک کتاب دارم. این کتاب من است.
''Man yek ketab dar-am. In ketab man ast.''


* You have a car. It is your car.
=== Singular Nouns ===
تو یک ماشین داری. این ماشین تو است.
''To yek mashin dari. In mashin to ast.''


* He has a house. It is his house.
{| class="wikitable"
او یک خانه دارد. این خانه او است.
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
''U yek khane darad. In khane u ast.''
|-
| -م || -am || my
|-
| -ت || -et || your (informal)
|-
| -ش || -eš || his/her/its
|-
| -تون || -etun || your (formal)
|-
| -اش || -āš || his/her/its
|}


=== Example 2: Possessive Pronouns with Plural Nouns ===
=== Plural Nouns ===


* We have books. They are our books.
{| class="wikitable"
ما کتاب‌ها داریم. این کتاب‌ها ما هستند.
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
''Ma ketab-ha dar-im. In ketab-ha ma hastand.''
|-
| -مون || -emun || our
|-
| -تون || -etun || your
|-
| -شون || -ešun || their
|}


* You have cars. They are your cars.
=== Examples ===
شما ماشین‌ها دارید. این ماشین‌ها شما هستند.
''Shoma mashin-ha dar-id. In mashin-ha shoma hastand.''


* They have houses. They are their houses.
Let's see some examples of possessive pronouns with nouns in Persian:
آن‌ها خانه‌ها دارند. این خانه‌ها آن‌ها هستند.
''Anha khane-ha dar-and. In khane-ha anha hastand.''


=== Example 3: Possessive Pronouns with Indefinite Pronouns ===
'''Singular Nouns'''


* Someone has my pen. It is their pen.
* ماشین‌'''م''' رنگش قرمز است. (Māshin-'''am''' rang-eš ghermez ast.) - '''My''' car is red.
یک نفر خودکار من را دارد. این خودکار آن‌هاست.
* کتاب-'''ت''' روی میز است. (Ketāb-'''et''' ruy-e miz ast.) - The book is '''on your''' (informal) desk.
''Yek nafar koodakar-e man ra dar-ad. In koodakar anha-st.''
* این خانه-'''ش''' قدیمی است. (In khāne-'''eš''' qadimi ast.) - This house is '''old'''.
* کلاس-'''تون''' بزرگ است. (Kelās-'''etun''' bozorg ast.) - The classroom is '''your''' (formal) classroom.
* خرس-'''اش''' خوابیده است. (Khos-'''āš''' khābide ast.) - The bear is '''asleep'''.


* Nobody has your book. It is still your book.
'''Plural Nouns'''
هیچکس کتاب تو را ندارد. این کتاب هنوز کتاب توست.
''Hichkas ketab-e to ra nadar-ad. In ketab hanuz ketab to-st.''


* Everybody has their own opinions. These opinions are their opinions.
* این خانه‌ها-'''مون''' بزرگ است. (In khāne-hā-'''emun''' bozorg ast.) - These houses are '''our''' houses.
همه نظرات خودشان را دارند. این نظرات نظرات آن‌هاست.
* این کیف-'''تون''' سبک است. (In kif-'''etun''' sabok ast.) - This bag is '''your''' (formal) bag.
''Hame nazaraat-e khodeshan ra dar-and. In nazaraat nazaraat anha-st.''
* این کتاب‌ها-'''شون''' جدید است. (In ketābhā-'''ešun''' jadid ast.) - These books are '''new'''.


== Summary ==
== Conclusion ==


In this lesson, we learned about possessive pronouns in Iranian Persian. We saw how possessive pronouns are formed by combining a base pronoun with a possessive suffix. We also practiced using possessive pronouns with singular nouns, plural nouns, and indefinite pronouns. Now you can confidently express ownership and relationships in your conversations. Great job!
In this lesson, we have learned about possessive pronouns in Persian. Possessive pronouns are used to express ownership and relationships between people and things. They agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. We have seen how possessive pronouns can be used alone or with nouns, and we have practiced constructing sentences using possessive pronouns. Keep practicing to reinforce your understanding, and soon you will be able to confidently use possessive pronouns in Persian!


Keep practicing and stay curious about the Persian language and culture. The more you explore, the more you will discover the beauty and richness of Iranian Persian.
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Iranian Persian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns → Lesson 9: Possessive pronouns

In this lesson, we will learn about possessive pronouns in Persian. Possessive pronouns are used to express ownership and relationships between people and things. They indicate who something belongs to or who is associated with something. Possessive pronouns in Persian agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. Let's dive into the details of possessive pronouns in Persian!

Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns in Persian are formed by adding suffixes to the end of the base pronouns. These suffixes indicate the possessor and agree with the gender and number of the possessed noun. The base pronouns are as follows:

Singular Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

The singular possessive pronouns in Persian are:

Persian Pronunciation English
من man my
تو to your (informal)
او u his/her/its
شما shomā your (formal)
آن ān his/her/its

Plural Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]

The plural possessive pronouns in Persian are:

Persian Pronunciation English
ما mā our
شما shomā your
آنها ānhā their

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's see some examples of possessive pronouns in Persian:

Singular Possessive Pronouns

  • ماشین من است. (Māshin man ast.) - The car is mine.
  • کتاب تو روی میز است. (Ketāb to ruy-e miz ast.) - The book is yours (informal).
  • این خانه او است. (In khāne u ast.) - This house is his/hers/its.
  • کلاس شما بزرگ است. (Kelās shomā bozorg ast.) - The classroom is yours (formal).
  • خرس آن است. (Khos ān ast.) - The bear is his/hers/its.

Plural Possessive Pronouns

  • این خانه ما است. (In khāne mā ast.) - This house is ours.
  • این کیف شما است. (In kif shomā ast.) - This bag is yours.
  • این کتاب‌ها آنها است. (In ketābhā ānhā ast.) - These books are theirs.

Possessive Pronouns with Nouns[edit | edit source]

When possessive pronouns are used with nouns, they are added as suffixes to the end of the noun. The possessive pronoun suffixes agree with the gender and number of the noun. Here are the possessive pronoun suffixes for nouns:

Singular Nouns[edit | edit source]

Persian Pronunciation English
-م -am my
-ت -et your (informal)
-ش -eš his/her/its
-تون -etun your (formal)
-اش -āš his/her/its

Plural Nouns[edit | edit source]

Persian Pronunciation English
-مون -emun our
-تون -etun your
-شون -ešun their

Examples[edit | edit source]

Let's see some examples of possessive pronouns with nouns in Persian:

Singular Nouns

  • ماشین‌م رنگش قرمز است. (Māshin-am rang-eš ghermez ast.) - My car is red.
  • کتاب-ت روی میز است. (Ketāb-et ruy-e miz ast.) - The book is on your (informal) desk.
  • این خانه-ش قدیمی است. (In khāne-eš qadimi ast.) - This house is old.
  • کلاس-تون بزرگ است. (Kelās-etun bozorg ast.) - The classroom is your (formal) classroom.
  • خرس-اش خوابیده است. (Khos-āš khābide ast.) - The bear is asleep.

Plural Nouns

  • این خانه‌ها-مون بزرگ است. (In khāne-hā-emun bozorg ast.) - These houses are our houses.
  • این کیف-تون سبک است. (In kif-etun sabok ast.) - This bag is your (formal) bag.
  • این کتاب‌ها-شون جدید است. (In ketābhā-ešun jadid ast.) - These books are new.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned about possessive pronouns in Persian. Possessive pronouns are used to express ownership and relationships between people and things. They agree in gender and number with the noun they modify. We have seen how possessive pronouns can be used alone or with nouns, and we have practiced constructing sentences using possessive pronouns. Keep practicing to reinforce your understanding, and soon you will be able to confidently use possessive pronouns in Persian!

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions


Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation


Unit 3: Talking about daily routines


Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns


Unit 5: Persian culture and customs


Unit 6: Food and drink


Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation


Unit 8: Persian literature and arts


Unit 9: Travel and transportation


Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences


Unit 11: Persian history and geography


Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment



Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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