Learn Farsi: استاد گفت که برابری یک مفهوم زیبا است. - The professor said that equality is a beautiful concept.

استاد گفت که برابری یک مفهوم زیبا است.ostâd goft ke barâbari yek mafhum zibâ ast.

The professor said that equality is a beautiful concept.

Breakdown of استاد گفت که برابری یک مفهوم زیبا است.

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استاد

professor / master (expert)

Questions & Answers about استاد گفت که برابری یک مفهوم زیبا است.

How is the word barâbari formed in this sentence?

This is a perfect example of creating an abstract noun. It comes from the adjective barâbar, which means "equal." By adding the stressed suffix -i, the adjective is transformed into the abstract noun barâbari, meaning "equality."

Why is there an unseen "e" sound in mafhum-e zibâ?

That is the "ezafe" connector, a vital Farsi rule. When a noun like mafhum (concept) is described by an adjective like zibâ (beautiful), they must be linked by a short "e" sound. It is rarely written in the Persian script, so you simply have to remember to pronounce the pair as mafhum-e zibâ.

Can I use ostâd to refer to any kind of teacher?

Not usually. ostâd is a title of high respect used specifically for university professors, experts, or masters of a craft. For an elementary or high school teacher, it is much more common to use the word mo'allem.

Is the word ke strictly necessary after the verb goft?

ke translates to "that" and connects the verb goft (said) to the rest of the sentence. Much like in English, you can sometimes drop it in very casual, spoken Farsi. However, using ke is extremely common and makes your sentence structure very clear.