No. 555 in Persian
داشتن
To have.
In a sentence
من کتابی برای خواندن دارم.
I have a book to read.
The word "داشتن" (here conjugated as "دارم") is used to indicate possession.
او قصد داشت به پارک برود.
He intended to go to the park.
The word "داشتن" (here conjugated as "داشت") is used to indicate planning or intention.
ما امید به موفقیت داریم.
We have hope for success.
The word "داشتن" (here conjugated as "داریم") expresses an abstract form of possession concerning hope.
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