Breakdown of هر کاری هم که بکند، اگر کالا آکبند نباشد، استثنا وجود ندارد.
بودنbudan
to be
داشتنdâshtan
to have
کردنkardan
to do / to make
اگرagar
if
کالاkâlâ
product / good (merchandise)
وجودvojud
existence
هر کاری هم کهhar kâri ham ke
no matter what (one does)
آکبندâkband
factory-sealed / unopened
استثناestesnâ
exception
Questions & Answers about هر کاری هم که بکند، اگر کالا آکبند نباشد، استثنا وجود ندارد.
How does the structure har kâri ham ke work to mean 'no matter what'?
The pattern har (every) + noun + -i (indefinite suffix) + ham ke creates an indefinite concessive clause. Here, har kâri literally means 'every job' or 'any action'. Combined with ham ke, the meaning shifts to 'no matter what action'. The words ham and ke act as the connectors that set up this condition.
Why is the verb bekonad used instead of the present indicative mikonad?
Phrases like har kâri ham ke introduce hypothetical or indefinite situations. Because we do not know exactly what action he is going to take, Farsi requires the present subjunctive form bekonad.
The word âkband is translated as 'sealed'. Is this related to a specific type of seal?
Yes, âkband specifically refers to something being factory-sealed, unopened, or brand new in its original packaging. It is an interesting loanword originally derived from the English phrase 'UK band' (referring to imported sealed goods), but it is now the standard Farsi term for 'factory-sealed'.
Why is the verb in the 'if' clause nabâshad instead of nist?
The word agar (if) sets up a conditional clause. In a standard real conditional, the condition clause usually takes the present subjunctive. This is why we use nabâshad, the negative subjunctive of the verb 'to be', rather than the indicative nist.
Why use vojud nadârad for 'there is no' instead of just nist?
While estesnâ nist could be understood, vojud nadârad (literally 'does not have existence') is the standard and more natural way to say 'there is no [noun]' or '[noun] does not exist' in formal or general statements.
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