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Middle East slang
Deep, passionate love; adoration.
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Middle East
Formality
Informal.
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ishq (عشق) means Deep, passionate love; adoration. It is best read as middle east slang associated with Middle East.
"ishq (عشق)" means Deep, passionate love; adoration. In Middle East, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
I Love You (based on the number of letters in each word)
Deep, profound affection or love.
To be tricked or deceived; or to fall in love.
Eternal or permanent love (used to describe a committed connection)
Falling in love quickly (from "geumsa-sarang-e ppajinda" - falling in love quickly)
Intense love; passion (more profound than just liking)
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