Breakdown of کدام محیط امن است؟ ممکن است که اینجا خطرناک باشد.
است
is
اینجاinjâ
here
بودنbudan
to be
کدامkodâm
which
Questions & Answers about کدام محیط امن است؟ ممکن است که اینجا خطرناک باشد.
Why does the second sentence end with bâshad instead of ast?
Because it follows the impersonal phrase momken ast (it is possible). Phrases expressing possibility or necessity require the next verb to be in the present subjunctive form. bâshad is the subjunctive form of ast (is).
Do I always have to use ke (that) after momken ast?
Just like the word 'that' in English, ke is optional and is often dropped in everyday spoken Farsi. You will frequently hear momken ast injâ khatarnâk bâshad. Keeping it written out simply helps you see how the first phrase connects to the subjunctive verb clause.
Why don't we need a word for 'in' before injâ (here)?
In Farsi, words like injâ (here) and ânjâ (there) usually act as locations all by themselves, without needing a preposition like dar (in). This is similar to English, where we say 'it is dangerous here' rather than 'it is dangerous in here'.
Where should the question word kodâm (which) be placed in a sentence?
Unlike some Farsi question words that can float around depending on emphasis, kodâm must always come directly before the noun it is asking about. That is why it sits right in front of mohit (environment) here.