Persian Linguistics (Book)

Farsça Dilbilgisi (Persian Linguistics) is a linguistic work authored by Nimet Yıldırım. Published in February 2024 as part of Dergâh Publications' Persian Literature series, the work aims to provide a comprehensive and systematic presentation of Persian linguistics.

The book is organized into four main sections:

• The Persian Alphabet and Sounds: The Persian writing system, phonemes, and orthographic signs are introduced.
• Parts of Speech: Linguistic categories such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, and conjunctions are defined, with definitions, rules, and example sentences provided along with their Turkish translations.
• Sentence Structure: Persian sentence types are examined from different perspectives, and their grammatical structure is detailed.
• Differences Between Classical and Modern Persian: The structural and usage differences between classical and modern Persian, particularly in verb conjugations, are explained with examples.

• Comparative Grammar: A fluid learning experience is offered by matching Persian terms with their Turkish equivalents.
• Writing System: The phonetic and orthographic features of the Persian alphabet are addressed systematically.
• Periodical Differences: The linguistic evolution between classical and modern Persian is presented clearly.

Yıldırım presents grammatical rules in a clear and instructional style. Example sentences are provided in both Persian and Turkish, along with guidance on pronunciation. The differences between classical and modern Persian are made concrete with examples. The entire text is written from an academic linguistic perspective.