Questions & Answers about تیم ما در شرف دستیابی به یک توافقنامه است.
How exactly is the expression of imminence structured in this sentence?
We use dar shorof-e (on the verge of) connected with an Ezafe to the action that is about to happen. Here, it connects to the verbal noun dastyâbi (reaching). This structure is very common in formal or journalistic Farsi to show an action is imminent.
Could we use the long infinitive dast yâftan instead of the noun dastyâbi here?
Yes, dar shorof-e dast yâftan be is completely correct and grammatically identical in function. However, Farsi often prefers abstract verbal nouns ending in -i (like dastyâbi) over infinitives in formal written contexts to sound more natural and elegant.
Why is the preposition be used after the noun dastyâbi?
The verbal noun dastyâbi comes from the compound verb dast yâftan (to reach or attain). Because this verb requires the preposition be to introduce its object, the noun form keeps the exact same preposition: dastyâbi be (attaining to).
What is the difference between tavâfoq and tavâfoq-nâme?
tavâfoq on its own refers to the abstract concept of agreement or consensus. Adding the suffix -nâme (document or record) makes it a concrete noun, meaning a formal, written agreement or treaty.