Breakdown of رفتگر آن خلافکار را در خیابان دید.
آن
that
خیابانkhiâbân
street
درdar
in
دیدنdidan
to see / to watch
راrâ
definite direct object marker
خلافکارkhalâfkâr
criminal
رفتگرroftegar
street sweeper
Questions & Answers about رفتگر آن خلافکار را در خیابان دید.
How does the word رفتگر (street sweeper) use the -gar suffix?
The suffix -gar is used to create a noun representing a profession or someone who does a specific action. Here, it attaches to a root coming from the traditional verb رفتن (roftan), which means "to sweep" (not to be confused with the common verb for "to go"). Literally, it means "sweeper."
What is the root of خلافکار (criminal) and how does the -kâr suffix change it?
The root is the noun خلاف (khalâf), which means an offense, a violation, or acting "against" the rules. By adding the suffix -kâr (meaning "doer" or "maker"), it becomes خلافکار—literally "offense-doer" or "wrongdoer," which translates perfectly to "criminal."
Why does را (râ) come after خلافکار instead of immediately after the subject?
The word را marks the specific direct object of the sentence, telling us exactly who was seen. The complete direct object here is the entire noun phrase آن خلافکار (that criminal). In Farsi, را must always immediately follow the entire object phrase it belongs to.
Is it possible to change the order of آن خلافکار را (that criminal) and در خیابان (in the street)?
Yes! While Farsi strictly keeps the verb دید (saw) at the very end of the sentence, the middle parts are quite flexible. You could say رفتگر در خیابان آن خلافکار را دید and it would still mean the exact same thing, just placing a little more emphasis on where the action happened.
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