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In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate the verb "to be" in the present tense in Iranian Persian. This is an important verb that is used in a variety of contexts, including making simple statements about ourselves and others. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to use the present tense "to be" to express essential information about yourself and others.
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the present tense of the verb "to be" in Persian and make simple statements. The verb "to be" is essential in any language as it helps us express existence, identity, and qualities. Mastering its conjugation is crucial for building basic sentences in Persian. So, let's dive into the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" and explore its usage in different contexts.
 
 
<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Lesson-8:-Direct-object-pronouns|Lesson 8: Direct object pronouns]] & [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]].</span>
== Basic sentence structure in present tense ==
 
In Persian, the basic structure of a sentence in the present tense is Subject Pronoun + Present Tense Verb + Complement. The subject pronoun can be omitted if the speaker prefers, and the default is third person singular. The present tense verb can take either a short or a long form, depending on the attached prefix, and the complement can be any predicate or adjective that describes the subject.


=== Short form ===
== The Present Tense Conjugation of the Verb "to be" ==


The short form of the present tense has no explicit subject pronoun, and the verb changes its form depending on the subject. The forms of the verb "to be" in the short form in the present tense are:
In Persian, the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" is quite straightforward. There are only two forms of the verb, depending on the grammatical gender and number of the subject. Let's take a look at the conjugation table below:


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! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| هستَم || hastam || I am  
| هستم (hastam) || hæstæm || I am
|-
|-
| هستی || hasti || You are (singular)
| هستی (hasti) || hæsti || You are (singular)
|-
|-
| هست || hast || He/She/It is  
| هست (hast) || hæst || He/She/It is
|-
|-
| هستیم || hastim || We are  
| هستیم (hastim) || hæstim || We are
|-
|-
| هستید || hastyd || You are (plural)  
| هستید (hastid) || hæstid || You are (plural)
|-
|-
| هستند || hastand || They are  
| هستند (hastand) || hæstænd || They are
|}
|}


Here are some examples:
As you can see, the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" in Persian is relatively simple. It follows a regular pattern and is consistent across different subjects. Now, let's see how we can use these conjugated forms to make simple statements.
 
== Making Simple Statements with the Verb "to be" ==
 
In Persian, we can use the present tense of the verb "to be" to express various statements about ourselves, others, or things. Here are some examples:
 
=== Example 1: Stating Identity ===
 
- من دانش‌آموز هستم. (Man dânesh-âmuz hastam.)
- I am a student.
 
- تو دانشمند هستی. (To dâneshmand hasti.)
- You are a scientist.
 
- او یک معلم است. (U yek mo'allem ast.)
- He/She is a teacher.
 
- ما دوستان هستیم. (Mâ dustân hastim.)
- We are friends.
 
- شما دانشجو هستید. (Shomâ dâneshjoo hastid.)
- You are students.
 
- آن‌ها مهندسان هستند. (Ânhâ mohandesân hastand.)
- They are engineers.
 
=== Example 2: Stating Nationality ===


* من دانشجو هستم. (man dānešjū hastam) - I am a student.
- من ایرانی هستم. (Man irâni hastam.)
* تو دانشجویی هستی. (to dānešjūyi hasti) - You are a student.
- I am Iranian.
* او یک پزشک است. (u yek pazhūk ast) - He is a doctor.
* ما خستگی نداریم. (mā xastegi nadārim) - We are not tired.
* شما دانشجویان هستید؟ (šomā dānešjūyān hastyd?) - Are you students?
* آنها دانشگاهی هستند. (ānhā dānešgāhi hastand) - They are university students.


Note that in the last example, the predicate "دانشگاهی" (university) is in the singular form, even though the subject "آنها" (they) is plural. This is a common feature of Persian grammar, where the predicate agrees in number and gender with the implicit subject pronoun.
- تو آمریکایی هستی. (To âmrikâyi hasti.)
- You are American.


=== Long form ===
- او یک کانادایی است. (U yek kânâdâyi ast.)
- He/She is Canadian.


The long form of the present tense adds an explicit subject pronoun to the short form, followed by the auxiliaries "می" (mī) or "نمی" (nemī), depending on the polarity of the sentence (affirmative or negative). The long form is less commonly used in spoken Persian, but it can add emphasis and clarity to the sentence structure in some cases. The forms of the verb "to be" in the long form in the present tense are:
- ما افغان هستیم. (Mâ afghân hastim.)
- We are Afghan.


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- شما فرانسوی هستید. (Shomâ faransavi hastid.)
! Persian !! Pronunciation !! English
- You are French.
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| من هستم || man hastam || I am
|-
| تو هستی || to hasti || You are (singular)
|-
| او هست || u hast || He/She/It is
|-
| ما هستیم || mā hastim || We are
|-
| شما هستید || šomā hastyd || You are (plural)  
|-
| آنها هستند || ānhā hastand || They are  
|}


Here are some examples:
- آن‌ها چینی هستند. (Ânhâ chini hastand.)
- They are Chinese.


* من دانشجو هستم. (man dānešjū hastam) - I am a student.
=== Example 3: Stating Qualities ===
* تو دانشجویی هستی. (to dānešjūyi hasti) - You are a student.
* او یک پزشک است. (u yek pazhūk ast) - He is a doctor.
* من خسته نیستم. (man xaste nistam) - I am not tired.
* هیچ کس خوشبخت نیست. (hič kas xošbaxt nist) - Nobody is happy.
* جان آنها خطرناک است. (jān ānhā xatar-nāk ast) - Their life is dangerous.


Note that in the last example, we used the pronoun "آنها" (they) as the subject explicitly, followed by the third person singular form of the verb "to be". This is because the complement "life" is a singular noun in Persian, even though it can refer to multiple persons.
- این کتاب سفید است. (In ketâb sefid ast.)
- This book is white.


== Negation and Interrogation ==
- آن ماشین قدیمی است. (Ân mâshin qadimi ast.)
- That car is old.


To form a negative sentence in the present tense, we use the auxiliary نمی (nemī) before the verb and remove the suffix -ی that occurs between the subject and verb in affirmative sentences. For instance, "شما دانشجویی هستید" becomes "شما دانشجو نیستید" (šomā dānešjū nistid) to mean "You are not a student".
- این گل‌ها زیبا هستند. (In golhâ zibâ hastand.)
- These flowers are beautiful.


To form an interrogative sentence in the present tense, we typically use rising intonation at the end of the sentence or add a tag question, such as "آیا؟" (āyā?) or "نه؟" (na?). It is also possible to use the word order of the affirmative sentence without changing anything else. For example, "شما دانشجویی هستید؟" (šomā dānešjūyi hastyd?) can mean "Are you a student?" while having the same word order as the original affirmative sentence.
- آن آسمان آبی است. (Ân âsmân âbi ast.)
- That sky is blue.


== Conclusion ==
- این رستوران خوب است. (In restorân khub ast.)
- This restaurant is good.


In conclusion, the present tense of the verb "to be" in Iranian Persian is a relatively simple and straightforward topic, but it is essential for forming basic sentences and conveying essential information. By using the tables and examples provided in this lesson, you should have a good understanding of how to use this verb in both affirmative and negative statements, as well as interrogative sentences. As you continue learning Persian, you will come across more advanced structures and verb forms that build on this foundation we have established.
- آن‌ها خوشحال هستند. (Ânhâ khoshhâl hastand.)
- They are happy.


== Sources ==
== Summary ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_grammar Persian grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_verbs Persian verbs]


In this lesson, we have learned the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" in Persian. We explored how to use this conjugation to make simple statements about identity, nationality, and qualities. Remember to practice using these conjugated forms in different contexts to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of verb conjugation by learning how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. Stay tuned!


<span link>Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Less|Less]] & [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Lesson-5:-Present-tense-conjugation-of-regular-verbs|Lesson 5: Present tense conjugation of regular verbs]].</span>
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Iranian Persian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation → Lesson 4: Present tense conjugation of the verb "to be"

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the present tense of the verb "to be" in Persian and make simple statements. The verb "to be" is essential in any language as it helps us express existence, identity, and qualities. Mastering its conjugation is crucial for building basic sentences in Persian. So, let's dive into the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" and explore its usage in different contexts.

The Present Tense Conjugation of the Verb "to be"

In Persian, the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" is quite straightforward. There are only two forms of the verb, depending on the grammatical gender and number of the subject. Let's take a look at the conjugation table below:

Persian Pronunciation English
هستم (hastam) hæstæm I am
هستی (hasti) hæsti You are (singular)
هست (hast) hæst He/She/It is
هستیم (hastim) hæstim We are
هستید (hastid) hæstid You are (plural)
هستند (hastand) hæstænd They are

As you can see, the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" in Persian is relatively simple. It follows a regular pattern and is consistent across different subjects. Now, let's see how we can use these conjugated forms to make simple statements.

Making Simple Statements with the Verb "to be"

In Persian, we can use the present tense of the verb "to be" to express various statements about ourselves, others, or things. Here are some examples:

Example 1: Stating Identity

- من دانش‌آموز هستم. (Man dânesh-âmuz hastam.) - I am a student.

- تو دانشمند هستی. (To dâneshmand hasti.) - You are a scientist.

- او یک معلم است. (U yek mo'allem ast.) - He/She is a teacher.

- ما دوستان هستیم. (Mâ dustân hastim.) - We are friends.

- شما دانشجو هستید. (Shomâ dâneshjoo hastid.) - You are students.

- آن‌ها مهندسان هستند. (Ânhâ mohandesân hastand.) - They are engineers.

Example 2: Stating Nationality

- من ایرانی هستم. (Man irâni hastam.) - I am Iranian.

- تو آمریکایی هستی. (To âmrikâyi hasti.) - You are American.

- او یک کانادایی است. (U yek kânâdâyi ast.) - He/She is Canadian.

- ما افغان هستیم. (Mâ afghân hastim.) - We are Afghan.

- شما فرانسوی هستید. (Shomâ faransavi hastid.) - You are French.

- آن‌ها چینی هستند. (Ânhâ chini hastand.) - They are Chinese.

Example 3: Stating Qualities

- این کتاب سفید است. (In ketâb sefid ast.) - This book is white.

- آن ماشین قدیمی است. (Ân mâshin qadimi ast.) - That car is old.

- این گل‌ها زیبا هستند. (In golhâ zibâ hastand.) - These flowers are beautiful.

- آن آسمان آبی است. (Ân âsmân âbi ast.) - That sky is blue.

- این رستوران خوب است. (In restorân khub ast.) - This restaurant is good.

- آن‌ها خوشحال هستند. (Ânhâ khoshhâl hastand.) - They are happy.

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned the present tense conjugation of the verb "to be" in Persian. We explored how to use this conjugation to make simple statements about identity, nationality, and qualities. Remember to practice using these conjugated forms in different contexts to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of verb conjugation by learning how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1


Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions


Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation


Unit 3: Talking about daily routines


Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns


Unit 5: Persian culture and customs


Unit 6: Food and drink


Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation


Unit 8: Persian literature and arts


Unit 9: Travel and transportation


Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences


Unit 11: Persian history and geography


Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment



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