Question 1

How does the action focus construction work in this sentence?

Accepted Answer

This sentence showcases the target grammar twice. It uses the structure: action focus word (mobâderat or eqdâm) + be + an action noun (e'tesâb meaning strike, and faskh meaning cancellation) + a conjugated form of kardan. This construction shifts the focus onto the formal undertaking of the action rather than just using a simple verb.

Question 2

Is there a difference between mobâderat be and eqdâm be here?

Accepted Answer

They are virtually synonymous in this context, both carrying a formal, administrative tone meaning to proceed to, undertake, or engage in an action. The writer likely used one in the first clause and the other in the second clause simply for stylistic variety to avoid repeating the exact same phrase.

Question 3

Why use az ânjâ ke instead of a simpler word like chon for since or because?

Accepted Answer

While chon is great for everyday conversation, az ânjâ ke is a more formal and literary way to say since or given that. It perfectly matches the bureaucratic, legal tone established by the action focus constructions and vocabulary like kârfarmâ (employer).

Question 4

How is the object of the cancellation attached in faskh-e gharârdâdhâ?

Accepted Answer

Because the action focus construction uses the noun form for the action (faskh, meaning cancellation), the thing being canceled must be attached using an Ezafe. It translates literally to cancellation of the contracts. If the sentence had used a simple verb, it might take a direct object marker like râ, but nouns linking to their targets require the Ezafe.

از آنجا که آنها مبادرت به اعتصاب کردند، کارفرما اقدام به فسخ قراردادها کرد.

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