Breakdown of قرار است که او به یک مقصد نامشخص برود.
است
is
او
he/she
یکyek
one / a, an
بهbe
to
قرارgharâr
appointment
رفتنraftan
to go
کهke
that (conjunction)
مقصدmaqsad
destination
نامشخصnâmoshakhkhas
unspecified
Questions & Answers about قرار است که او به یک مقصد نامشخص برود.
How does the prefix nâ- change the meaning of the word moshakhas in this sentence?
The word moshakhas means clear, specified, or determined. By attaching the negative prefix nâ-, we get nâmoshakhas, which means unspecified, unknown, or uncertain. This is one of the most common ways to form negative adjectives in Farsi.
What is the literal meaning of gharâr ast ke, and how is it used here?
Literally, it translates to the arrangement is that or the decision is that. In everyday Farsi, it acts as the standard way to express is supposed to or is planned to. Notice that it is an impersonal phrase—you don't conjugate gharâr ast for the person. The person doing the action is introduced later (u, meaning he/she).
Why is the verb beravad in the subjunctive mood instead of the normal present tense miravad?
The verb beravad (goes) is in the subjunctive mood because it follows gharâr ast ke. Any phrase that sets up an intention, necessity, or future plan requires the following action verb to be in the subjunctive, which is usually formed with the be- prefix instead of mi-.
Do I need to pronounce an ezafe between maghsad and nâmoshakhas even though it isn't written?
Yes! You must pronounce it as maghsad-e nâmoshakhas. Even when a noun is preceded by yek (a/one), you still need the invisible ezafe vowel to link the noun to the adjective that describes it.
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