Questions & Answers about دیر رسیدن به مهمانی اشتباه است.
How do we get the past stem from the infinitive رسیدن in this sentence?
To find the past stem of any Farsi verb, you just drop the final ن from the infinitive. For رسیدن (to arrive), removing the ن leaves the past stem رسید (resid), which forms the base for past tense verbs.
Why does the infinitive رسیدن mean 'arriving' here instead of 'to arrive'?
In Farsi, the infinitive form of a verb acts like a gerund (an -ing word) in English. So رسیدن can translate to 'to arrive' or 'arriving' depending on how it fits into the sentence. Here, it acts as the subject: 'Arriving late...'.
Why is the word دیر (late) placed before رسیدن?
In Farsi, adverbs that describe an action (like arriving late) typically come before the verb or verbal noun. That is why it is written as دیر رسیدن (literally 'late arriving').
Why do we use the preposition به after رسیدن?
The verb رسیدن pairs with the preposition به (to) to indicate a destination. While English speakers often say 'arrive at a party', Farsi speakers say 'arrive to a party' (رسیدن به مهمانی).
Is the word مهمانی (party) related to the word for guest?
Exactly! The word means 'guest'. Adding the suffix at the end turns it into a related noun, , which means a gathering of guests, or a 'party'.