Breakdown of چنانچه او تمارض کند، بهتر است به او توجه نکنید.
است
is
او
he/she
بهbe
to
کردنkardan
to do / to make
Questions & Answers about چنانچه او تمارض کند، بهتر است به او توجه نکنید.
How does the word تمارض (tamâroz) fit the Form VI pattern we are learning about?
تمارض (tamâroz) follows the 'ta-C1-â-C2-o-C3' pattern using the Arabic root consonants m-r-z (م-ر-ض), which relate to sickness (as seen in familiar words like mariz or maraz). While this Form VI pattern often denotes mutual action, it is also frequently used to indicate pretending or faking a state, which gives us the meaning 'feigning illness'.
Why does the sentence use چنانچه (chenân-che) instead of the usual اگر (agar) for 'if'?
چنانچه (chenân-che) is a slightly more formal and literary way to say 'if' or 'in case'. While اگر (agar) is the standard word used in everyday conversation, you will frequently encounter چنانچه in written texts, formal advice, or polite speech to set up a conditional clause.
Why is the final verb توجه نکنید (tavajjoh nakonid) in the subjunctive mood?
It is triggered by the impersonal phrase بهتر است (behtar ast), meaning 'it is better'. In Farsi, impersonal expressions showing preference, advice, or necessity require the following verb to be in the subjunctive mood. Therefore, we use the negative subjunctive نکنید (nakonid) instead of the indicative نمیکنید (nemikonid).
Is the preposition به (be) required before the object of توجه کردن (tavajjoh kardan)?
Yes, the compound verb توجه کردن (to pay attention) requires the preposition به (to) when specifying what or who you are paying attention to. You cannot use the direct object marker را (râ) for the person being noticed in this construction.