This is the 2776th most frequent Dutch word.
shirin
"Shirin" is not a native Dutch word; it is of Persian origin meaning "sweet" and is used as a name.
'Shirin' is a proper noun here, used as a personal name.
De naam van mijn vriendin is Shirin.
The name of my friend is Shirin.
'Shirin' is used in this context as a noun, representing sugar or a sweetener.
Hij kocht shirin voor in zijn thee.
He bought shirin for his tea.
Here, 'shirin' is used as an adjective meaning sweet metaphorically, to describe a pleasant feeling.