Prepositions of exchange (dar ezâ-ye, dar qebâl-e)

In the ancient art of falconry, the bond between a bird of prey and its handler is built on mutual trust and duty. To discuss these reciprocal relationships and exchanges, Farsi uses two key prepositional phrases.

در قبال

Use در قبال to express a sense of duty, responsibility, or feeling directed towards someone or something. It often appears in contexts of mutual obligations. Follow it directly with a noun or pronoun.

در ازای

When you want to talk about a direct exchange or reward—such as a bird receiving food for its obedience—use در ازای. It translates to "in return for" or "in exchange for," highlighting the transactional side of the relationship.