Learn Farsi: کفشِ من نو است.

In Farsi, items of clothing worn in pairs, like shoes or socks, are usually treated as a singular noun when referring to the pair as a single unit. You could say کفش‌های من to emphasize the plural, but کفشِ من is the most natural everyday way to say it.

What is the difference between نو (now) and جدید (jadid) for new?

نو means physically brand-new or unworn, which is perfect for physical objects like shoes or cars. جدید means new in a broader sense, like a new idea, a new friend, or a replacement (like a new job).

Based on our current lesson, can I use a negative prefix like نا- (nâ-) or بی- (bi-) with نو to say my shoes are old?

No, نو does not take these prefixes to form an opposite. To describe physical objects like shoes or clothes as old or worn out, you must use the specific antonym کهنه (kohneh).

How is نو است pronounced in everyday spoken Farsi?

In casual speech, the verb است shrinks to an -e sound attached to the previous word. Because نو ends in an -ow vowel sound, a v sound is often added as a bridge, making the end of the sentence sound like nov-e.