Questions & Answers about مادرم خانهدار است و غذای خوشمزه میپزد.
How does the suffix -dâr work in the word xâne-dâr?
The suffix -dâr comes from the present stem of dâštan (to have). When attached to a noun, it forms an adjective describing someone who possesses or manages that thing. Here, xâne (house) + -dâr literally means 'house-holder', which is the standard Farsi word for 'homemaker' or 'housewife'.
How is the word for delicious (xošmaze) constructed?
It is a compound word made of xoš (good or pleasant) and maze (taste). Combining them creates the adjective xošmaze, meaning 'good-tasting' or 'delicious'. You will see xoš- used at the beginning of many Farsi adjectives to describe something positive.
Why is there an extra 'ye' sound at the end of qazâ (food) to make it qazâ-ye?
This is the ezafe, which is the grammatical link that connects a noun to the adjective describing it. Because qazâ ends in a long vowel sound, Farsi adds a -ye sound (written with the letter ye) to make it flow smoothly into the adjective xošmaze.
The verb is mi-pazad, but isn't the infinitive for 'to cook' poxtan?
Yes, poxtan is an irregular verb, meaning its present stem looks very different from its infinitive. The present stem is paz. To say 'she cooks', you combine the habitual prefix mi-, the present stem , and the third-person singular ending .