Persian Grammar (Book)

Persian Grammar is a linguistic study authored by Nimet Yıldırım. Published in February 2024 as part of Dergâh Yayınları’s Persian Literature series, the work aims to present a comprehensive and systematic grammar overview.

Subject

The book is organized into four main sections:

1. Persian Alphabet and Sounds – The Persian script system, phonological units, and orthographic conventions are introduced.
2. Parts of Speech – Linguistic categories such as noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, adverb, preposition, and conjunction are defined; each is accompanied by a definition, rule, and example sentences with Turkish translations.
3. Sentence Structure – Persian sentence types are examined from multiple perspectives; grammatical structures are detailed.
4. Differences Between Classical and Modern Persian – Structural and usage differences between classical and modern Persian, particularly in verb conjugations, are explained with examples.

Themes

• Comparative Grammar – Persian terms are matched with their Turkish equivalents to facilitate smooth learning.
• Writing System – The phonological and orthographic features of the Persian alphabet are systematically analyzed.
• Historical Differences – The linguistic evolution between classical and modern Persian is clearly presented.

Style and Presentation

Yıldırım presents grammatical rules in a clear and pedagogical manner. Example sentences are provided in both Persian and Turkish, with pronunciation guidance. Differences between classical and modern Persian are concretely illustrated through examples. The entire text is written from an academic linguistic perspective.