Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Persian (Farsi) term or phrase:
دخترم
English translation:
(my) dear
Added to glossary by
Edward Plaisance Jr
Aug 29, 2013 18:11
10 yrs ago
Persian (Farsi) term
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Native in: Persian (Farsi) 
Works in: Persian (Farsi) to English, English to Persian (Farsi)
دخترم
Persian (Farsi) to English
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An affectionate term to address a girl who is not your real daughter
In Persian, you can call any teenage or young lady this way,expressing your kindness and protection.
Proposed translations
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| 5 | (my) dear |
Edward Plaisance Jr
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| 5 +2 | my daughter |
Ehsan Alipour
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| 5 | My Girl |
Parastoo Khoshpasand
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Change log
Sep 3, 2013 15:53: Edward Plaisance Jr Created KOG entry
Proposed translations
4 days
Edward Plaisance Jr
Native in English
Specializes in field
20+ yrs experience--native English
Native in: English 
Works in: Persian (Farsi) to English, English to Persian (Farsi)
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(my) dear
This is probably the closest we have.
There is no equivalent in English for the way this can be used in Persian.
Some possibilities such as sweetie/sweetheart/honey/hon are inappropriate unless the young lady/girl is a close friend or family member. Otherwise, it could be considered offensive or possibly sexually harassing, especially if used by a man.
There is no equivalent in English for the way this can be used in Persian.
Some possibilities such as sweetie/sweetheart/honey/hon are inappropriate unless the young lady/girl is a close friend or family member. Otherwise, it could be considered offensive or possibly sexually harassing, especially if used by a man.
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thank s. It seems to be the most appropriate response."
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2 mins
Ehsan Alipour
Native in Persian (Farsi)
In Constant Quest to Exceed Expectations
Native in: Persian (Farsi) (Variant: Iranian (standard))
Works in: English to Persian (Farsi), Persian (Farsi) to English, Azerbaijani to English
Related KudoZ points
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52
my daughter
You could also use 'darling', 'sweetheart', etc.
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Peer comment(s):
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Mitra Mousavi
: darling
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Thanks!
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Parastoo Khoshpasand
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Thank you!
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Edward Plaisance Jr
: I don't believe we use this even with our own daughters in the English speaking world today...it sounds un-English to me
3 days 18 hrs
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You are right. Thank you for your comment.
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Parastoo Khoshpasand
Italy
Italy
Native in Persian (Farsi)
Italy
Translation is at best an echo...
Native in: Persian (Farsi)
Works in: Persian (Farsi) to Turkish, Turkish to Persian (Farsi), Persian (Farsi) to English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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4
My Girl
I heared in a movie when a father was talking about her daughter and calling her
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