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Middle East slang
Enemy (Persian loanword, used in some Arabic dialects)
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Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Informal.
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dushman means Enemy (Persian loanword, used in some Arabic dialects). It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"dushman" means Enemy (Persian loanword, used in some Arabic dialects). In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Opponent / enemy (from opposing postcode or gang).
Plural of opp – enemies.
Love of my heart; a term of profound endearment.
Cooling of my eyes; a term indicating the person is a source of joy and comfort
My soul; deeply affectionate term used for one's closest loved one
My life; darling (a strong expression of value for a partner)
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