Word
میخواهی به یک سمساریای بروی؟
Meaning
Do you want to go to a certain junk shop?
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of میخواهی به یک سمساریای بروی؟
یکyek
one / a, an
بهbe
to
رفتنraftan
to go
خواستنkhâstan
to want / to ask (request from someone)
Questions & Answers about میخواهی به یک سمساریای بروی؟
Why are both yek and the suffix -i used on semsāri?
On their own, both can mean "a" or "one". However, when used together in the pattern yek + noun + -i, they create an indefinite specific meaning. This translates to "a certain" or "a particular". The speaker has a specific junk shop in mind, even though they haven't named it yet.
How do you pronounce and spell the suffix at the end of semsāri-i?
The base word semsāri already ends in the vowel i. When you add the indefinite -i suffix, a phonetic transition is needed. It is pronounced semsāri-i with a slight catch or a y-sound in the middle. In writing, this is usually shown by adding ای with a half-space, making it سمساریای.
Why is the second verb beravi instead of miravi?
The first verb mi-khāhi (you want) requires the next verb to be in the subjunctive mood. Because wanting to do something expresses a wish or intention rather than an accomplished fact, the indicative miravi (you go) must change to the subjunctive beravi (that you go).
Does semsāri only mean "junk shop"?
A semsāri is generally a shop that buys and sells used items, second-hand furniture, and sometimes antiques. While "junk shop" is a common translation, it can also mean "thrift store" or "second-hand shop" depending on the context.