No. 329 in Persian
کند
"کند" in Persian means "slow" or "dull," depending on context.
In a sentence
او با سرعت کار میکند.
He works quickly.
Here, 'کند' means 'works' as the verb conjugated for the third-person singular subject.
این نوشیدنی خنک میکند.
This drink cools down (things).
Here, 'کند' means 'cools down' as the verb showing what the subject 'this drink' does.
چرا هواگیری این دستگاه کند است؟
Why is the air release of this device slow?
Here, 'کند' means 'slow' as an adjective describing the noun 'the air release'.
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