Breakdown of آنها با مشتریها ناعادلانه رفتار میکنند.
آنها
they
باbâ
with
مشتریmoshtari
customer
رفتار کردنraftâr kardan
to behave
Questions & Answers about آنها با مشتریها ناعادلانه رفتار میکنند.
How does the prefix nâ- work in the word nâ'âdelâne?
The prefix nâ- is used to make a word negative, much like 'un-' or 'in-' in English. In this sentence, the root word is âdel (fair or just). Adding the nâ- prefix reverses the meaning to 'unfair' or 'unjust'.
What does the -âne suffix do at the end of nâ'âdelâne?
The suffix -âne turns an adjective or noun into an adverb, which describes how an action is performed. While nâ'âdel is the adjective meaning 'unfair', adding -âne gives us nâ'âdelâne, meaning 'unfairly'.
Why do we use the preposition bâ (with) instead of a direct object marker like râ for the customers?
The compound verb raftâr kardan (to behave or to treat) specifically pairs with the preposition bâ. In Farsi, you don't 'treat someone', you 'behave with someone'. Therefore, we must say bâ moshtari-hâ (with the customers) rather than using a direct object.
Is it possible to put the adverb nâ'âdelâne somewhere else in the sentence?
Yes, adverbs of manner are quite flexible in Farsi. Placing nâ'âdelâne right before the verb is the most common and natural spot, but you could also place it directly after the subject to emphasize the unfairness: Ânhâ nâ'âdelâne bâ moshtari-hâ raftâr mikonand.