Breakdown of رفتار کارکنان خیلی حرفهای بود.
خیلی
very / many (of)
بودنbudan
to be
حرفهایherfe'i
professional
رفتارraftâr
behavior
Questions & Answers about رفتار کارکنان خیلی حرفهای بود.
How does the word raftâr (behavior) demonstrate the past stem + -âr pattern?
It uses raft, the past stem of the verb raftan (to go), and adds the suffix -âr. This combination creates a noun showing the manifestation of the action. Therefore, the literal idea of 'going' or 'proceeding' becomes raftâr, meaning 'behavior' or 'conduct'.
Is there an Ezafe linking 'behavior' and 'staff' in this sentence?
Yes, there is an unwritten Ezafe (the 'e' sound) connecting them, creating raftâr-e kârkonân. This translates to 'the behavior of the staff'. Because raftâr ends in a consonant, the Ezafe is pronounced but not written in the Persian script.
Why is the plural suffix -ân used for kârkonân (staff) instead of the standard -hâ?
The singular noun is kârkon (worker/employee). Because employees are human (animate nouns), formal and standard Farsi strongly prefers the -ân plural suffix. While you might hear -hâ in casual speech, kârkonân matches the professional tone of the sentence.
How is the adjective herfe'i (professional) formed?
It is built from the noun herfe (profession or trade) plus the adjective-forming suffix -i. Because herfe ends in a silent 'he' representing the short 'e' vowel, a phonetic bridge (usually written as a standalone 'ye' or a hamza) is added to connect them, resulting in .