Breakdown of اتاق تاریک است اما حیاط روشن است.
است
is
حیاط
yard
اتاق
room
اماammâ
but
تاریکtârik
dark
روشنrowshan
bright
Questions & Answers about اتاق تاریک است اما حیاط روشن است.
Does ammâ work exactly like the English word for but?
Yes. The word ammâ is a coordinating conjunction used to connect two contrasting ideas. In this sentence, it connects the idea of the dark room with the bright yard. You can also use vali here instead, which means the exact same thing and is very common in everyday spoken Farsi.
Why is the verb ast placed right before the word ammâ?
Farsi sentences almost always put the verb at the very end. Because ammâ is joining two completely separate sentences together, the first sentence must finish with its verb, ast, before the conjunction introduces the second sentence.
Are the words târik and roshan an exact pair of opposites?
Yes, they are! The word târik means dark and roshan means bright or light. Learning opposing adjectives together like this is a great way to build your vocabulary.
Do I have to repeat the word ast twice in this sentence?
In written Farsi, it is standard to keep both verbs to show a clear, balanced contrast. However, in casual spoken Farsi, native speakers will often shorten the second ast so it attaches to the previous word, sounding like roshane instead of roshan ast.
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