Questions & Answers about مراجعین در سالن منتظر هستند.
Why does morâje' (client) take the plural suffix '-in' instead of the standard Persian '-hâ' or '-ân'?
The word morâje' is an Arabic loanword referring to a person. In formal or administrative Farsi, Arabic loanwords for people often take the Arabic plural suffix -in to sound more official. You will see morâje'in used constantly in offices, banks, and clinics. While you might hear morâje'hâ in casual speech, morâje'in is the standard professional way to say clients or visitors.
Can I use the Persian animate plural suffix '-ân' instead of '-in' here?
Yes, morâje'ân is also grammatically correct and acceptable in formal writing. However, the Arabic suffix -in has become extremely entrenched in bureaucratic language for this specific word, so recognizing both is essential for a B2 learner.
We translate this as 'are waiting', but the Farsi uses montazer hastand instead of a continuous verb. Why?
In Farsi, 'waiting' is usually treated as a state of being rather than an ongoing action. montazer is an adjective meaning expectant or awaiting. So instead of a continuous present verb, Farsi pairs montazer with the 'to be' verb (hastand). It translates literally as 'They are expectant'.
The word for hall here is sâlon. Can I use this for a hallway connecting rooms?