Breakdown of این ماشین مشکلدار است و باید آن را تعمیر کنی.
است
is
و
and
این
this
آن
that
ماشینmâshin
car
راrâ
definite direct object marker
بایدbâyad
must
تعمیر کردنta'mir kardan
to repair
مشکلدارmoshkel-dâr
problematic
Questions & Answers about این ماشین مشکلدار است و باید آن را تعمیر کنی.
How does the suffix -dâr change the meaning of moshkel in this sentence?
The suffix -dâr comes from the present stem of the verb dâshtan (to have). When added to the noun moshkel (problem), it creates the adjective moshkel-dâr, which literally means problem-having or problematic. It is a very common way to show possession of a trait or feature in Farsi.
Could I use the suffix -mand instead of -dâr here and say moshkel-mand?
No, moshkel-mand is not a real word. While both -dâr and -mand mean having or possessing, they are not always interchangeable. The suffix -mand is often used with more abstract qualities or human traits (like servatmand for wealthy). The suffix -dâr is widely used for everyday conditions, physical attachments, or practical states (like puldâr for rich, or moshkel-dâr for problematic).
Why is the verb ta'mir koni in the subjunctive mood?
The verb is in the subjunctive mood because it is triggered by the word bâyad (must/should). In Farsi, when you say you must do something, the second verb always takes the subjunctive form. For the compound verb ta'mir kardan (to repair), the second person singular (you) subjunctive form is ta'mir koni.
What is the purpose of râ in the phrase ân râ?
The word râ marks the specific direct object of the sentence. In the second half of the sentence, you are repairing it. Because ân (it/that) is a specific, definite pronoun receiving the action of the verb, it must be followed by râ.
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