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No. 163 in Persian

رو

The Persian word "رو" can mean "face," "surface," or "on," depending on the context.

In a sentence

  • خورشید رو پشت کوه دیدم.

    I saw the sun over the mountain.

    In this sentence, 'رو' is used as a preposition meaning 'over.'

  • کتاب رو روی میز گذاشتم.

    I placed the book on the table.

    In this sentence, 'رو' indicates the action of placing on a surface, expressing 'on.'

  • او رو در خیابان ملاقات کردم.

    I met him/her in the street.

    Here, 'رو' is used as a direct object marker, referring to the person met.

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