Questions & Answers about وی در سال دو هزار درگذشت.
What is the exact difference between وی and او (he/she) in Farsi?
وی is a highly formal, literary pronoun for 'he' or 'she', almost exclusively used in written Persian, journalism, or historical texts. You will rarely hear it in everyday spoken Farsi, where او or the polite ایشان are preferred.
Does وی take a plural verb like ایشان does to show respect?
No. Unlike ایشان, which often takes a plural verb to show respect for a single person, وی is grammatically strictly singular. It always takes a 3rd-person singular verb, which is why we see the singular verb درگذشت used here.
Why use درگذشت instead of مرد (died) in this sentence?
درگذشت (from the verb درگذشتن) translates to 'passed away'. It is much more respectful and elevated than مرد (from مردن, to die). Its formal tone perfectly matches the use of the formal pronoun وی.
Do I need to pronounce an Ezafe after سال (year)?
Yes, you should pronounce it as sāl-e do hezār. Whenever you name a specific year, month, or season right after its category noun, you must use the Ezafe to link them together.