Question 1

How does dar qebâl-e function here, and could we use the other lesson phrase, dar ezâ-ye, instead?

Accepted Answer

dar qebâl-e translates to 'towards,' 'in relation to,' or 'vis-à-vis.' It introduces the object of a feeling or responsibility. You cannot swap in dar ezâ-ye here. dar ezâ-ye means 'in exchange for' or 'in return for' (like paying money in exchange for a service), which doesn't make logical sense with 'feeling trust.'

Question 2

Are the words qebâl and motaqâbel related? They sound very similar.

Accepted Answer

Good eye! They are indeed related. Both are Arabic loanwords sharing the root letters ق-ب-ل (q-b-l), which generally relate to facing, accepting, or opposing. qebâl gives us the sense of 'facing' or 'towards,' while motaqâbel means 'mutual' or 'reciprocal' (essentially, two sides facing one another).

Question 3

Could I use yekdigar instead of hamdigar for 'each other' here?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can use either! hamdigar and yekdigar both mean 'each other.' hamdigar is slightly more common in everyday speech, while yekdigar can sound a bit more formal or literary. They are completely interchangeable in this context.

Question 4

Is the word order fixed, or could the prepositional phrase dar qebâl-e hamdigar be placed after the object?

Accepted Answer

Farsi word order is quite flexible with prepositional phrases. While placing dar qebâl-e hamdigar right after the subject (as done here) is very natural and sets the context early, you could also place it after the object: آنها اعتماد متقابل در قبال همدیگر حس می‌کنند. Both are perfectly correct and natural for a B2 speaker.

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