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همسر

hamsar

Spouse

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Husband or wife — a gender-neutral, respectful word.

Example

همسرم مهندس است.

My spouse is an engineer.

Etymology

'همسر' (hamsar) means 'spouse' and is derived from the compound forms encompassing 'ham' (together) and 'sar' (head or partner), illustrating the union of individuals.

How & Where It’s Used

Applied in both formal and informal contexts, 'همسر' is widely used in writing and conversation alike, with variations across dialects potentially reflecting cultural differences in marital structures.

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