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با اینکه ساختمان شعله‌ور بود، ما آتش را مهار کردیم.

با اینکه ساختمان شعله‌ور بود، ما آتش را مهار کردیم.bâ inke sâkhtemân sho'levar bud, mâ âtash râ mahâr kardim.
Even though the building was blazing, we controlled the fire.
From Lesson 384:Omission of repeated verbs·Farsi

Questions & Answers about با اینکه ساختمان شعله‌ور بود، ما آتش را مهار کردیم.

Can we use verb ellipsis in this sentence and drop one of the verbs?
No. Verb ellipsis only works when the verbs in a compound sentence are identical or share the same root. In this sentence, the verbs are completely different (بود meaning "was", and مهار کردیم meaning "we controlled"), so both must be stated explicitly. Additionally, verb ellipsis typically happens in coordinate clauses linked by و (and), rather than dependent clauses introduced by با اینکه.
Why does با اینکه (even though) take the past indicative verb بود instead of the subjunctive?
با اینکه states a definite, existing fact rather than a hypothetical scenario or a feeling of doubt. Because the building actually was on fire, the indicative mood (بود) is used. You would only use the subjunctive if you were expressing a hypothetical situation, such as "Even if the building were on fire" (حتی اگر ساختمان شعله‌ور باشد).
How is the adjective شعله‌ور formed?
It combines the noun شعله (flame) with the suffix ـ‌ور (-var), which means "possessing" or "full of." Literally meaning "possessing flames," it translates to "blazing" or "aflame." You will recognize this same suffix in other B2-level words like امیدوار (hopeful, possessing hope).
What is the literal meaning of مهار in the compound verb مهار کردن?
On its own, مهار originally refers to the reins or bridle used to steer and control an animal. Metaphorically, the compound verb مهار کردن means "to bring under control," "to harness," or "to contain." You will frequently see it used in Farsi news regarding fires, diseases, or economic inflation.

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