Breakdown of ما فقط کارشناس شایستهای را استخدام میکنیم.
ما
we
راrâ
definite direct object marker
فقطfaqat
only, just
استخدام کردنestekhdâm kardan
to hire
Questions & Answers about ما فقط کارشناس شایستهای را استخدام میکنیم.
How can the object have both the indefinite -i and the definite marker را (râ) at the same time?
This combination creates a "specific indefinite" object, which is the focus of your current lesson! By pairing the indefinite suffix -i (an expert) with را (which marks a specific direct object), the sentence indicates they are looking for a certain competent expert, rather than just any random one.
Why does the indefinite -i attach to شایسته (shâyeste) instead of the noun کارشناس (kârshenâs)?
In Farsi, when a noun is modified by an adjective, the indefinite suffix -i attaches to the very end of the entire noun phrase. Because the adjective شایسته (competent) follows the noun کارشناس (expert) using the ezâfe linking vowel, the -i must go on the adjective.
Why is it written as شایستهای with the extra letters at the end, rather than just adding a regular ی?
The word شایسته (shâyeste) ends in a silent heh (ه) that acts as an "e" vowel. When adding the indefinite suffix -i, Farsi requires a buffer between the two vowel sounds. In writing, this buffer is shown using an alef and yeh (ای), keeping the pronunciation as shâyeste-i.
How does the verb استخدام میکنیم (estekhdâm mikonim) break down?