Questions & Answers about چقدر کمتر کار کردی؟
Is the word کمتر an irregular comparative in Farsi?
Not in Farsi! While the English translation "less" is an irregular form of "little", Farsi keeps it completely regular. You just take the base word کم (kam), meaning little or few, and add the standard comparative suffix ـتَر (-tar) to make کمتر.
Why are چقدر and کمتر placed right next to each other before the verb?
In Farsi word order, question words like چقدر (how much) usually sit right next to the specific word they are modifying. Since you want to know "how much less", they group together as چقدر کمتر before the verb.
Does Farsi use different words for "less" (uncountable) and "fewer" (countable)?
No, and this makes it easier for you! While English forces you to choose between "less" (for things like work) and "fewer" (for countable things like hours), Farsi uses کمتر for both.
How does the verb کار کردی show that this is a question about the past?
In Farsi, you don't need a helper verb like the English "did" to make a question. You simply use the regular simple past tense verb and raise your tone of voice at the end. کار کردی is the "you" (singular) past tense form of the compound verb کار کردن (to work).
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