Word
لازم است که شبکهی سراسری برای جابهجایی مسافران و تردد قطارها آماده باشد.
Meaning
It is necessary that the nationwide network be ready for the transfer of passengers and the movement of trains.
Part of speech
sentence
Pronunciation
Course
Breakdown of لازم است که شبکهی سراسری برای جابهجایی مسافران و تردد قطارها آماده باشد.
است
is
و
and
بودنbudan
to be
برایbarâye
for
Questions & Answers about لازم است که شبکهی سراسری برای جابهجایی مسافران و تردد قطارها آماده باشد.
This lesson focuses on 'khod-e' (the [Noun] itself). Since it's missing here, how would I add it to say 'the nationwide network itself is ready'?
To add an emphatic identity modifier, you place خود (khod) before the noun and link it with an ezafe. So, 'the network itself' is خود شبکه (khod-e shabakeh). To say 'the nationwide network itself' in this sentence, you would simply replace شبکهی سراسری with خود شبکهی سراسری (khod-e shabakeh-ye sarasari).
Why does the sentence end with باشد instead of the regular present tense است?
The sentence begins with the impersonal phrase لازم است که (it is necessary that). Expressing necessity, obligation, or desire triggers the subjunctive mood for the verb in the following clause. Because of this, the verb 'to be' must take its subjunctive form باشد (bashad) instead of the indicative است (ast).
How is the noun جابهجایی (transfer) constructed?
It is a highly descriptive compound word formed by combining جا (place) + به (to) + جا (place) with the noun-forming suffix یی (yi). Literally translating to 'place-to-place-ness', it is a common word used for relocation, transfer, or displacement of people and objects.
Why are different plural suffixes used for مسافران (passengers) and قطارها (trains)?
The suffix -ان (-an) is generally reserved for animate nouns (people and animals), making it a great fit for (passenger). The suffix (-ha) is the standard plural for inanimate objects like (train). While you could absolutely say , using elevates the tone, making it sound slightly more formal or journalistic.