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?