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the in Persian

را for definite direct object râ

/ðə/

the in Persian: را for definite direct object (râ), این. In English, the means ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter.

Persian words for the

article
را for definite direct object râ
this
این

English meaning of the

  1. article ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter.
  2. article Used before a noun designating something considered to be unique, or of which there is only one at a time.
  3. article Used to indicate a certain example of (a noun) which is usually of most concern or most common or familiar.
  4. article Used before a body part, a family member, a pet (especially of someone previously mentioned), as an alternative to a possessive pronoun.

Full definition of the

the in a sentence

  • I’m reading the book Mary reviewed. (Compare I’m reading a book Mary reviewed.)
  • You live on Main Street, don't you? You know, you should tell the mayor the street needs cleaning.
  • The men and women watched the man give the birdseed to the bird.

Synonyms of the

the in other languages

Questions about the in Persian

What is the meaning of the in Persian?
The in Persian is را for definite direct object (râ), این.
معنی the چیست؟
The: را for definite direct object (râ), این.
What does the mean in English?
The means ...because it has already been mentioned, is to be completely specified in the same sentence, or very shortly thereafter.

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