Learn Farsi: به جای دستگاه، او داخل لوله می‌دمد؛ به عبارت دیگر، فرآیند کاملاً دستی است. - Instead of a machine, he blows inside the pipe; in other words, the process is completely manual.

به جای دستگاه، او داخل لوله می‌دمد؛ به عبارت دیگر، فرآیند کاملاً دستی است.be jâ-ye dastgâh, u dâkhel-e lule midamad; be ebârat-e digar, farâyand kâmelan dasti ast.

Instead of a machine, he blows inside the pipe; in other words, the process is completely manual.

Breakdown of به جای دستگاه، او داخل لوله می‌دمد؛ به عبارت دیگر، فرآیند کاملاً دستی است.

Questions & Answers about به جای دستگاه، او داخل لوله می‌دمد؛ به عبارت دیگر، فرآیند کاملاً دستی است.

The lesson teaches both "be ebârat-e digar" and "be bayân-e digar". Are they completely interchangeable here?

Yes! Both mean "in other words" and are used to clarify or rephrase a statement. ebârat means "phrase" or "expression," while bayân means "expression" or "explanation." You could easily say be bayân-e digar here with no change in meaning or tone.

What is the infinitive of "mi-damad", and would I use it in everyday conversation?

The infinitive is damidan (to blow), and its present stem is dam. While it is the correct and precise verb for blowing into a pipe, instrument, or fire, it sounds slightly formal. In everyday spoken Farsi, people often use the compound verb fut kardan (to blow) instead.

How does the word "dasti" translate to "manual"?

It is formed by adding the relational Farsi suffix -i to the noun dast (hand). This suffix turns the noun into an adjective, so dasti literally means "hand-related" or "manual."

Why does "kâmelan" (completely) have that specific ending?

The -an ending is an Arabic adverbial suffix that is very common in Farsi. It attaches to adjectives like kâmel (complete) to turn them into adverbs, creating kâmelan (completely).

Why is there an ezafe after "dâxel" in "dâxel-e lule"?