Word
این پل قدیمی ناامن است.
Meaning
This old bridge is unsafe.
Part of speech
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Questions & Answers about این پل قدیمی ناامن است.
How is the negative adjective nâ-amn formed here?
It is formed by attaching the negative prefix nâ- to the root word amn (safe). This prefix works exactly like 'un-' in English to create a new, opposite adjective.
Are the consecutive vowels in nâ-amn blended together when speaking?
No, you pronounce both vowels distinctly. Even though the prefix and root are joined in writing, you say them as two clear syllables: nâ followed by amn.
If the meaning is negative, why does the sentence end with the positive verb ast (is)?
The sentence itself is grammatically positive; the adjective carries the negative meaning. Just like in English, saying 'this bridge is unsafe' uses a positive verb (ast) with a negative adjective (nâ-amn). If you wanted to use a negative verb instead, you would say amn nist (is not safe).
How do we know the word qadimi (old) describes pol (bridge) in the text?
They are linked by the unseen ezafe vowel, making it pol-e qadimi. Remember that you must automatically insert this short -e sound between a noun and the adjective that follows it to link them together, even though it isn't written in the Farsi script.