Word
ما نباید به نادانها گوش دهیم.
Meaning
We must not listen to the ignorant.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about ما نباید به نادانها گوش دهیم.
How does the word nâdân-hâ turn an adjective into a noun in this sentence?
The word nâdân is an adjective meaning ignorant or foolish. By attaching the regular plural suffix -hâ, we change it into a plural noun meaning the ignorant ones or foolish people. This is a very common way in Farsi to talk about a whole group of people who share a certain quality.
What are the building blocks of the root word nâdân?
It is built from the negative prefix nâ- attached to dân, which is the present stem of dânestan (to know). Literally meaning not-knowing, it is used as an adjective for someone who is ignorant or uneducated.
Why is the verb guš dehim instead of the regular present tense guš midahim?
The verb follows nabâyad (must not), so it must be in the subjunctive mood. Normally, the subjunctive adds a be- prefix to the verb, but in compound verbs like guš dâdan, that prefix is usually dropped. We just use the present stem deh- with the we ending -im, giving us guš dehim.
Why is the preposition be placed right before nâdân-hâ?
The compound verb guš dâdan (to listen) requires the preposition be (to) to introduce the person or thing you are listening to. Because the standard Farsi sentence structure places objects before the verb, be goes right before nâdân-hâ.