Breakdown of مرزبان ترجیح میدهد که دیدهبان مواظب باشد.
کهke
that (conjunction)
مواظب بودنmovâzeb budan
to be careful
ترجیح دادنtarjih dâdan
to prefer
دیدهبانdidebân
Questions & Answers about مرزبان ترجیح میدهد که دیدهبان مواظب باشد.
How does the suffix -bân work in the word marzbân?
The suffix -bân means "guard," "keeper," or "protector." When attached to the noun marz (border), it creates the occupational noun marzbân, meaning "border guard."
What is the root of the second occupational noun, didebân?
It is formed from dide (sight or vision, derived from the verb "to see") plus the suffix -bân. Together, didebân refers to someone who guards by keeping watch, meaning a "lookout" or "watchman."
Why is the verb bâshad in the subjunctive mood here?
The main verb tarjih midahad (prefers) expresses a preference or desire. In Farsi, the verb in a dependent clause following such expressions must be in the subjunctive mood. Therefore, the verb "to be" takes its subjunctive form bâshad.
Are there other common ways to use movâzeb besides meaning "careful"?
Yes. While it means "careful" in this context, movâzeb is also widely used to mean "looking after" or "taking care of" someone or something. A very common everyday phrase you will hear is movâzeb-e khodet bâsh, meaning "take care of yourself."