Result conjunctions (be tori ke)

Connecting Actions to Results

To explain how an action leads to a specific outcome, Farsi uses the conjunction به‌طوری‌که (in such a way that / so that).

When you are describing a factual result or the actual manner in which something is done, the verb that follows به‌طوری‌که takes the standard indicative mood. This is common when talking about the physical properties of a design or building:

You can use this same structure to explain how elements like sunlight (آفتاب) interact with spaces. When the result is an objective fact—like a room becoming bright—keep using the indicative:

Intended Results and the Subjunctive

Sometimes you want to describe an action done with a specific intention or purpose in mind. When به‌طوری‌که means "so that [an intended outcome happens]", the result is not yet a guaranteed fact. In this case, the verb following به‌طوری‌که must take the subjunctive mood.

Notice how the final verb in the next example is in the subjunctive, highlighting the architect's goal rather than a simple fact:

This rule also applies in everyday spoken Farsi. When expressing a desired architectural outcome, the subjunctive is always used for the intended result: