Persian · Body & Health
چشم
cheshm
Eye
Beginnernoun
Definition
The eye — saying cheshm also means yes, at your service, upon my eye!
Example
چشم، حتماً انجام میدهم.
Of course, I will certainly do it.
Etymology
'چشم' (cheshm) comes from Middle Persian 'چشم' (chashm), which is a cognate of related Indo-European terms for 'eye,' reflecting both anatomical and metaphorical significance in language and culture.
How & Where It’s Used
'چشم' is utilized in both spoken and written contexts, commonly in everyday conversation and poetry, often in metaphorical expressions of vision and perception.
Literary Heritage
In Persian poetry, especially in love poetry, 'چشم' symbolizes beauty and enchantment.