Word
کار شما عالی است.
Meaning
Your work is excellent.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Lesson
Questions & Answers about کار شما عالی است.
How do we say "your work" here? I only see the words for "work" and "you".
In Farsi, possession is shown using a short "e" sound (called the Ezâfe) added to the end of the noun, followed by the pronoun. So, kâr (work) + e + shomâ (you) becomes kâr-e shomâ, which literally means "work of you". Note that this "e" sound is usually not written in the Persian alphabet!
Why is the verb ast (is) at the very end of the sentence?
Unlike English, the verb in Farsi almost always goes at the very end of the sentence. The structure here is the subject (kâr-e shomâ) followed by the adjective ('âli) and finally the verb (ast).
Would a native speaker actually pronounce ast in a normal conversation?
Probably not! In everyday spoken Farsi, ast is usually shortened to just an -e sound attached to the previous word. A native speaker would most likely say kâr-e shomâ 'âli-e instead of reading it exactly as written.
Can I use عالی ('âli) to describe things other than work?
Yes! 'âli is a very versatile and common word meaning "excellent", "great", or "perfect". You can use it to describe a meal, a movie, or even use it as a standalone response when someone suggests a good plan, just like saying "Great!" in English.