Breakdown of ارباب از باغبان خواست که گلهای جدید بکارد.
جدیدjadid
new
ازaz
from
گلgol
flower
خواستنkhâstan
to want / to ask (request from someone)
کهke
that (conjunction)
کاشتنkâshtan
to plant
اربابarbâb
master / lord
باغبانbâghbân
gardener
Questions & Answers about ارباب از باغبان خواست که گلهای جدید بکارد.
How is the word bâghbân formed, and what exactly does the -bân suffix do?
It combines bâgh (garden) with the suffix -bân, which denotes guardianship, care, or keeping. A bâghbân is literally the keeper of the garden. You will also see this highly productive suffix in other descriptive nouns like negâhbân (guard) or darbân (doorman/gatekeeper).
Why does the sentence say az bâghbân khâst instead of just using the direct object marker -râ?
When the verb khâstan is used to mean asking someone to do something, it requires the preposition az (from) to introduce the person being asked. You are literally wanting an action from them. If you used -râ instead, it would mean the master simply wanted the gardener himself to be present, rather than requesting a specific action from him.
Why is the verb bekârad (to plant) in the subjunctive mood here?
The main verb in the sentence is khâst (wanted/asked), which expresses a desire, request, or intention rather than a statement of fact. In Farsi, any dependent clause that follows a verb of wanting, wishing, or commanding must use the subjunctive mood, which is why we see the be- prefix on kârad.
Does the word arbâb just mean a master in a historical sense, or can I use it for my boss at work?
The word arbâb traditionally refers to a master, lord, or rural landowner. While it can sometimes translate to boss, it carries a heavy, somewhat feudal or subservient tone. In a modern workplace or everyday situation, you would use ra'is or modir to say boss or manager instead.
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