Breakdown of کاش آن فرصت را قبول کرده بودم.
آن
that
راrâ
definite direct object marker
کاشkâsh
I wish
فرصتforsat
opportunity
Questions & Answers about کاش آن فرصت را قبول کرده بودم.
Why do we use the past perfect tense (قبول کرده بودم) in this sentence?
We use the past perfect because the word کاش (I wish) is being used to express a regret about the past. Just like in English when you say 'I wish I had done something,' Farsi uses the past perfect to show past unreality.
How is the past perfect verb قبول کرده بودم built from its dictionary form?
It is formed from the compound verb قبول کردن (to accept). First, you take the past participle of the verbal part, which is کرده. Then, you add the simple past of the 'to be' verb for 'I', which is بودم. The non-verbal part (قبول) simply stays in front.
Why is the word را necessary in this sentence?
را is the definite direct object marker. Because the sentence says آن فرصت (that opportunity), it refers to a specific, definite thing that receives the action of being accepted. Therefore, it must be followed by را.
Would the word کاش still be used if this was a wish about the present or future?
Yes, you would still use کاش (or ای کاش). However, the verb tense would change. While wishes about the past use the past perfect, wishes about the present or future require the subjunctive mood.