Breakdown of کاش جهیزیه مثل عروس زیبا باشد.
بودنbudan
to be
زیباzibâ
beautiful
مثلmesl
like, such as
کاشkâsh
I wish
Questions & Answers about کاش جهیزیه مثل عروس زیبا باشد.
Why does the sentence end with bâshad (subjunctive) instead of ast (indicative)?
The word kâsh triggers the subjunctive here. When you want to express a realistic hope for the present or future, you use kâsh (or ey kâsh) followed by the present subjunctive. That is why we use bâshad instead of the factual ast.
I learned before that kâsh means 'I wish' and uses past tenses. Why does it mean 'I hope' here?
The meaning of kâsh changes depending on the verb tense that follows it. If you use it with a past tense (like kâsh bud), it means 'I wish it were' (an unreal or impossible desire). But when paired with the present subjunctive as it is here (kâsh... bâshad), it means 'I hope it is,' expressing a possible, realistic outcome.
Do I need an ezâfe when using mesl (like/as) in this sentence?
Yes, you need to add an ezâfe to connect it to the noun that follows. It is pronounced mesl-e arus (literally 'like of bride'). Prepositions of comparison like mesl and mânand require this linking vowel.
What exactly is a jahiziye?
It translates to a trousseau or dowry. In traditional Iranian culture, jahiziye (often shortened to jahâz in spoken Farsi) refers to the household goods, furniture, and appliances that the bride's family provides for the newlyweds to start their life together.