Word
ما بارش برف را تماشا کردیم.
Meaning
We watched the snowfall.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
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Breakdown of ما بارش برف را تماشا کردیم.
ما
we
تماشا کردنtamâshâ kardan
to watch
راrâ
definite direct object marker
برفbarf
snow
Questions & Answers about ما بارش برف را تماشا کردیم.
How is the word baresh formed using the -esh suffix?
baresh (precipitation or falling) is an action noun. It comes from the infinitive verb baridan (to rain or snow). To form it, you take the present stem of the verb, which is bar-, and add the -esh suffix.
How do baresh and barf link together to mean snowfall?
They are linked by the Ezafe, which is the short vowel sound used to connect nouns. The phrase is pronounced baresh-e barf, which translates directly as the falling of snow.
Why does ra come after barf instead of right after the action noun baresh?
The word ra marks the definite direct object of the sentence. In Farsi, this marker must go at the very end of the entire noun phrase. Since the complete direct object here is the phrase baresh-e barf, ra sits at the very end, after barf.
What is the difference between tamasha kardim and just using the verb for seeing?
tamasha kardan specifically means to actively watch, observe, or view something. It is used here because the speakers are deliberately watching the ongoing event of the snowfall, rather than just briefly noticing or seeing (didan) it.