Breakdown of میشود کیف را در رختکن یا گیشه امانت گذاشت.
کیفkif
bag
درdar
in
راrâ
definite direct object marker
شدنshodan
to become
یاyâ
or
گیشهgishe
ticket booth
رختکنrakhtkan
locker room
امانت گذاشتنamânat gozâshtan
to check in
Questions & Answers about میشود کیف را در رختکن یا گیشه امانت گذاشت.
How does the 'one can' structure work here with mi-shavad and gozâsht?
The impersonal structure uses mi-shavad (it is possible) followed later by the short infinitive, which is simply the past stem of the verb. Here, gozâsht is the past stem of gozâshtan (to put). Together, mi-shavad ... gozâsht means 'one can leave' or 'it is possible to leave'.
What does amânat gozâsht mean literally, and how does it mean to 'check' a bag?
amânat means 'trust', 'safekeeping', or 'deposit'. Combined with gozâshtan (to put), amânat gozâshtan literally means 'to put in trust.' It is the standard Farsi expression for checking a bag, depositing a coat, or leaving an item for safekeeping.
Why are mi-shavad and gozâsht separated by so many words?
In this impersonal structure, mi-shavad generally anchors the beginning of the sentence, while the short infinitive (gozâsht) stays at the very end, following standard Farsi verb-final word order. The direct object (kif râ) and location phrases (dar rakhtkan yâ gisheh) naturally slot in between them.
Could I use a conjugated subjunctive verb here instead of the short infinitive gozâsht?
Yes, but it changes the focus. Using the short infinitive makes the statement completely impersonal and general ('one can leave'). If you used a conjugated subjunctive like begzârim (we leave), it would mean 'is it possible for us to leave'. The short infinitive is perfect for general facts, rules, or public signs.
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