Learn Farsi: به نقل از مدیر شرکت، هیچ‌چیز برای کلکسیون جدید آماده نیست. - Quoting the company manager, nothing is ready for the new collection.

Both express attribution, but be naql az literally means 'by quotation from', often used in journalistic contexts. be gofte-ye means 'according to' or 'in the words of'. They are largely interchangeable in reporting, but be naql az emphasizes citing a specific source. Notice that az connects directly to the source without an Ezafe, whereas gofte requires an Ezafe to connect to the noun.

Why is the verb negative (nist) when hich-chiz already means 'nothing'?

Farsi requires negative concord, meaning 'double negatives' are mandatory. When using a negative pronoun like hich-chiz (nothing), the verb must also be negative. Literally, this sentence says 'nothing is not ready'. Using a positive verb here would be grammatically incorrect.

Is koleksion the standard word for collection in Farsi?

Yes, koleksion is a French loanword that is fully integrated into Farsi. It is the standard term used for fashion lines, art collections, or hobby collections (like stamps or coins). While Farsi has native equivalents for gathering or collecting, koleksion is the exact right word for a product line.

Why does the be naql az phrase appear at the very beginning of the sentence?

Prepositional phrases that establish the source of information usually appear at the beginning of a Farsi sentence. This sets the context immediately, letting the listener know that the upcoming statement is reported. This front-loading is especially common in news reporting and formal business communication.