Questions & Answers about اعیانسازی در این محله رو به افزایش است.
How exactly does the phrase "ru be afzayesh" work to mean "on the rise"?
The construction ru be literally means "face to" or "facing towards." When combined with an abstract noun like afzayesh (increase) and the copula ast (is), it describes an ongoing trend or trajectory. So, ru be afzayesh ast literally translates to "is facing towards increase," which we naturally translate as "is on the rise" or "is increasing."
I don't recognize the word for "gentrification" (a'yan-sazi). How is it formed?
The word a'yan-sazi is a compound noun. a'yan is a word of Arabic origin meaning "elites," "notables," or "aristocrats." The suffix -sazi comes from the verb sakhtan (to make or build). Put together, it literally means "elite-making," which is how Persian expresses the concept of gentrification.
Could I just use the continuous verb form "dare afzayesh peyda mikone" instead of the "ru be" construction here?
Yes, you could say dare afzayesh peyda mikone (is increasing). However, using ru be afzayesh ast sounds slightly more formal and analytical. It emphasizes the overarching trajectory or trend over time, making it very common in news, essays, and sociological discussions like neighborhood gentrification.
Can I use "ru be" with adjectives instead of abstract nouns? For example, "ru be ziad"?
No, this specific trend construction requires a verbal noun or an abstract noun, not an adjective. You must use afzayesh (increase) rather than an adjective like ziad (much/many). Other common nouns used in this pattern include (decrease), (improvement), or (decline).