Meaning of هم | Babel Free

Definitions

1. also, too; (in negative constructions, chiefly as a post-positive particle) either, neither
2. even; often with حتی (hatta)
3. both
4. Used in the non-initial clause to suggest a contrast.

Examples

“از این کتاب هم خوشم میآید.”

I like this book, too.

“فارسی هم بلد نیست.”

He doesn't speak Persian, either.

“هر مرغ شاد و من که ز اندوه مردهام نگشایدم دل از گل و باغ و بهار هم”

Each of the birds is joyful, and how I have died of grief! My heart does not open to the rose and the garden, nor to springtime.

“حتی موش هم خوردند.”

Even rats were eaten.

“غیر از حبیب خود نپرستم کس ار برند خلق جهان بقتل مرا سوی دار هم”

I shall not worship anyone other than my beloved, even if the people of the world drag me toward the gallows.

“یک سال بعد هم من و هم او ازدواج كرديم.”

A year later, he and I married.

“او گپ میزد، من هم ساکت بودم.”

He talked; as for me, I was silent.

“بد نیست، خیلی هم خوب است.”

It's not bad, rather it's very good.

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