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دوستان

dustān

Friends

Beginnernoun

Definition

Friends — the plural of dust; used warmly in addresses.

Example

دوستان عزیز، خوش آمدید!

Dear friends, welcome!

Etymology

'دوستان' (dustān) is the plural form of 'دوست' (dost), meaning friend. The word is rooted in the Proto-Indo-European *deu-, which means to see or to have affinity.

How & Where It’s Used

'دوستان' is widely used in both formal and informal settings among all ages, in spoken conversation and written communication. It often conveys camaraderie.

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