Question 1

The lesson says present tense verbs usually start with the prefix mi-, but dârim doesn't. Why?

Accepted Answer

The verb dâshtan (to have) is a special exception in Farsi. When used to mean having or possessing something, it does not take the usual mi- prefix in the present tense. We just attach the ending -im (meaning we) directly to the present stem dâr, making dârim.

Question 2

The English translation says 'at ten o'clock', but I don't see a word for 'at' in the Farsi sentence. Where is it?

Accepted Answer

In Farsi, you often do not need a preposition for time expressions. Just saying sâ'at-e dah (hour of ten) right after fardâ (tomorrow) is perfectly understood as 'at ten o'clock' without needing an extra word for 'at'.

Question 3

Is there a hidden sound between sâ'at (hour/clock) and dah (ten)?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There is a hidden 'e' sound connecting them, making it pronounced sâ'at-e dah. This little connector is called the ezâfe. It links the noun (the hour) to the specific number identifying it (ten).

Question 4

We are talking about tomorrow (fardâ), but dârim is present tense. Is that allowed?

Accepted Answer

Yes, exactly like in English! Just as you can say 'We have an appointment tomorrow' in English, Farsi often uses the present tense dârim for scheduled, certain events happening in the near future.

Question 5

How does the word qarâr (appointment) fit into the sentence structure?

Accepted Answer

Farsi frequently pairs nouns with basic verbs to create a single concept. Here, qarâr is placed right before the verb to form the phrase qarâr dârim (we have an appointment). This keeps the main verb safely at the very end of the sentence, which is the standard word order in Farsi.

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