Breakdown of ستارهها در آسمان میدرخشد.
درdar
in
ستارهsetâre
star
آسمانâsemân
sky
درخشیدنdorakhshidan
to shine
Questions & Answers about ستارهها در آسمان میدرخشد.
Why is the verb میدرخشد singular when the subject ستارهها (stars) is plural?
In Farsi, when a plural subject is inanimate (meaning it is not human or a living animal), the verb usually takes the singular form. This is why the verb here uses the third-person singular ending د instead of the plural ending ند.
What does the prefix می do in the verb میدرخشد?
The prefix می shows that an action is continuous, habitual, or happening in the present. Because of this, Farsi uses this same present tense form to mean both 'the stars shine' generally and 'the stars are shining' right now.
How do you form the plural word ستارهها?
It is made from the singular noun ستاره (star). To make it plural, we just attach the regular plural suffix ها. Because ستاره ends with a silent 'eh' sound, the spelling stays completely regular when adding the suffix.
Will native speakers pronounce آسمان exactly as it is written here?
In formal situations, yes. But in casual, spoken Farsi, the 'an' sound often changes to an 'un' sound. Because of this common shortcut, you will usually hear people say آسمون (asemun) in daily conversation.