No. 457 in Persian
زده
The Persian word "زده" means "hit," "struck," or "afflicted," depending on the context.
In a sentence
او به دوستش زنگ زده است.
He has called his friend.
In this sentence, 'زده' is part of a present perfect construction indicating an action that has been completed in the recent past, formed with the auxiliary verb "است" meaning "has".
خورشید از پشت کوه ها بیرون زده است.
The sun has emerged from behind the mountains.
Here, 'زده' describes the action of emerging, used metaphorically for the sun rising or becoming visible.
او از شدت ناراحتی، گریه زده بود.
Out of immense distress, he had burst into tears.
In this context, 'زده' is part of a past perfect construction, expressing an emotional reaction triggered by distress.
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