Breakdown of آنها در شرف امضا کردن این توافقنامه هستند.
آنها
they
این
this
بودنbudan
to be
درdar
in
امضا کردنemzâ kardan
to sign
شرفsharaf
verge
توافقنامهtavâfoq-nâme
agreement (document)
Questions & Answers about آنها در شرف امضا کردن این توافقنامه هستند.
How does dar shorof-e connect to the action they are about to take?
The phrase dar shorof-e (on the verge of) ends in an Ezafe that connects it to a noun or a long infinitive. Here, it connects directly to the infinitive emzâ kardan (signing). It translates literally to 'in the imminence of signing'.
Why do we use the full infinitive emzâ kardan here instead of a conjugated subjunctive verb?
While many conjunctions in Farsi require a conjugated subjunctive verb, expressions of imminence like dar shorof-e act as noun phrases. They require a noun or a verbal noun (the long infinitive) attached by an Ezafe, rather than starting a new clause with a conjugated verb.
Is there an unseen Ezafe between emzâ kardan and in tavâfoq-nâmeh?
Yes! Because the infinitive emzâ kardan is acting as a noun here, it connects to its object using an Ezafe: emzâ kardan-e in tavâfoq-nâmeh. This works just like saying 'the signing of this agreement' in English.
What is the structure of the word tavâfoq-nâmeh?
It is a compound noun made of tavâfoq (agreement or consensus) and the suffix -nâmeh (letter or document). Together, they refer to a formal written agreement, treaty, or pact.
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