آیا 'news' مفرد است یا جمع: تفاوت در چیست؟
information رفتار کن؛ ظاهرش جمعه ولی همیشه مفرده و فعل مفرد میخواد.
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Even though 'news' ends in -s, it is always singular and takes the verb 'is', never 'are'.
- Always use singular verbs: 'The news is good' (not 'are').
- Use 'this' or 'that', never 'these' or 'those' with news.
- Count news using 'a piece of' or 'some', never 'a news'.
مرور کلی
news (به معنای اخبار) یکی از برجستهترین نمونههای این چالش است. در زبان فارسی، ما برای «خبر» یا «اخبار» از ساختارهای متفاوتی استفاده میکنیم.news با وجود داشتن حرف s در پایان، یک اسم غیرقابلشمارش (uncountable noun) و مفرد محسوب میشود.news همیشه با فعل مفرد همراه میشود. برای مثال، نباید بگویید The news are interesting بلکه باید بگویید The news is interesting. این تضاد برای فارسیزبانان که عادت دارند کلمات دارای «س» یا «ها» را جمع ببندند، بسیار گیجکننده است.s در پایان news یک علامت جمع نیست، بلکه بخشی از ریشه کلمه است. درست مانند کلماتی مثل water یا information که در انگلیسی غیرقابلشمارش هستند، شما نمیتوانید بگویید one news یا two news. درک این تفاوت، کلید اصلی رسیدن به سطح تسلط در انگلیسی است.news، باید مفهوم اسامی قابلشمارش (countable) و غیرقابلشمارش (uncountable) را در انگلیسی درک کنید. در فارسی، ما مرز بسیار انعطافپذیری بین این دو داریم. مثلاً «اطلاعات» در فارسی میتواند جمع بسته شود یا به عنوان یک مفهوم کلی به کار رود، اما در انگلیسی، information همیشه غیرقابلشمارش است.report) | اسامی غیرقابلشمارش (مانند news) |reports) | ندارد (همیشه news) |a/an | دارد (a report) | ندارد (*a news* غلط است) |many, few | much, some, little |s در news ریشه در کلمه فرانسوی nouvelles دارد که به معنای «چیزهای جدید» بود، اما انگلیسی آن را به عنوان یک توده اطلاعاتی واحد (mass noun) پذیرفت. علاوه بر news، کلمات دیگری نیز در انگلیسی هستند که به s ختم میشوند اما مفرد هستند، مانند نام رشتههای علمی (Mathematics, Economics) یا بازیها (Billiards). اینها همگی یک «مفهوم واحد» را نشان میدهند و همیشه فعل مفرد میگیرند.news بسیار ساده است: همیشه از فعل مفرد استفاده کنید. این الگو در تمام زمانهای فعل (tenses) ثابت میماند.news | مثال |news + is/seems | The news is shocking. |news + was | The news was unexpected. |news + has been | The news has been confirmed. |news + will be | The news will be broadcast. |news بچسبانید، باید از عباراتی مانند a piece of استفاده کنید:A piece of news(یک خبر)Two pieces of news(دو خبر)
Two pieces of news, فعل باید با pieces (که جمع است) توافق کند، نه با news. بنابراین میگوییم: Two pieces of news were announced.news در تمام موقعیتهای زندگی روزمره ثابت است. چه در یک محیط رسمی دانشگاهی باشید و چه در یک دورهمی دوستانه در کافه، قانون تغییری نمیکند. در محیطهای کاری، وقتی میخواهید گزارشی از وضعیت پروژه بدهید، میگویید The news from the team is positive.- 1
No news is good news: یعنی اگر خبری نشده، احتمالاً اتفاق بدی نیفتاده است. - 2
That’s news to me: یعنی من اصلاً این را نشنیده بودم (این برای من خبر جدیدی است).
- 1استفاده از فعل جمع: به دلیل اینکه در فارسی «اخبار» را جمع میبندیم، فارسیزبانان تمایل دارند بگویند
The news are. این اشتباه به دلیل تداخل مستقیم ساختار فارسی (اخبار = جمع) با انگلیسی است. همیشه به یاد داشته باشید:newsهمانندitرفتار میکند.
- 1استفاده از
aیاan: از آنجا که ما در فارسی برای مفرد کردن از «یک» استفاده میکنیم، زبانآموزان ممکن است بگویندa news. این کاملاً غلط است چونnewsغیرقابلشمارش است. برای اشاره به یک خبر، حتماً باید ازa piece of newsاستفاده کنید.
- 1اشتباه گرفتن
newباnews: کلمهnewیک صفت است (جدید) وnewsیک اسم است (اخبار). گاهی زبانآموزان میگویندWhat is the new?که از نظر دستوری اشتباه است. باید بگوییدWhat is the news?.
News | غیرقابلشمارش | مفرد (is) |Mathematics | رشته علمی | مفرد (is) |Report | قابلشمارش | مفرد/جمع (is/are) |report میتواند reports شود اما news هرگز تغییر نمیکند.- 1آیا میتوانم بگویم
three news؟
three pieces of news.- 1آیا
newsهمیشه باisمیآید؟
was در گذشته یا has been در حال کامل).- 1چرا انگلیسیزبانان به جای
newsازinformationاستفاده میکنند؟
news بیشتر به رویدادهای جاری و تازهها اشاره دارد، در حالی که information یک مفهوم کلیتر برای دانش یا دادههاست.Verb Agreement with 'News'
| Tense | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
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Present Simple
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The news is
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The news isn't
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Is the news...?
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Past Simple
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The news was
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The news wasn't
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Was the news...?
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Present Perfect
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The news has been
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The news hasn't been
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Has the news been...?
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Future (Will)
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The news will be
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The news won't be
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Will the news be...?
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Modals
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The news might be
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The news can't be
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Could the news be...?
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Contractions with 'News'
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News is
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News's
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Common in spoken English (e.g., 'The news's good')
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News has
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News's
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Used for present perfect (e.g., 'The news's been leaked')
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News was
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None
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We do not contract 'news' and 'was'
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Meanings
Information about recent events or happenings, reported by media or shared between people.
Media Reports
Information provided by newspapers, television, or digital platforms regarding current affairs.
“The news is full of reports about the election.”
“I don't watch the news because it is too depressing.”
Personal Updates
New information about someone's life or a specific situation shared privately.
“I have some great news for you!”
“The news of her promotion was a surprise.”
Gossip/Rumors
Informal or unofficial information circulating within a community.
“The news travels fast in this small town.”
“That news is just a rumor; don't believe it.”
Reference Table
| اسمهای با ظاهر جمع ولی مفرد | زمینه و کاربرد | مثال کاربردی |
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News
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اطلاعات عمومی
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The evening news `is` on at 7 PM.
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Mathematics
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رشته تحصیلی
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Mathematics `is` a required course.
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Physics
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رشته تحصیلی
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Physics `explains` how the universe works.
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Gymnastics
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ورزش و فعالیت
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Gymnastics `requires` incredible strength.
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Billiards
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بازی و سرگرمی
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Billiards `is` a game of precision.
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Economics
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رشته تحصیلی
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Economics `is` often called 'the dismal science'.
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Measles
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بیماری
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Measles `causes` a fever and a red rash.
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Politics
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مفهوم و رشته تحصیلی
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Politics `is` a complicated business.
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طیف رسمیت
The news is favorable. (General update)
The news is good. (General update)
The news is great! (General update)
The news is fire! (General update)
کلمه 'News': یک مفهوم مفرد
فعلی که باید استفاده کنی
- IS / WAS همیشه مفرد
- HAS مثلاً: .The news has spread
چطوری بشماریمش؟
- a piece of news برای یک مورد خبر
- some news برای مقدار نامشخص
اشتباه رایج
- ...The news ARE غلطه!
مفردِ فریبدهنده در مقابل جمعِ واقعی
انتخاب فعل درست برای 'News'
آیا فاعل جمله کلمه 'news' هست؟
اسمهای مفردِ چالشبرانگیز
همیشه مفرد
- • News
- • Advice
- • Information
- • Luggage
ظاهر جمع ولی مفرد
- • Mathematics
- • Physics
- • Billiards
- • Measles
مثالها بر اساس سطح
The news is good.
The news is good.
I have some news.
I have some news.
Is the news on TV?
Is the news on TV?
This news is sad.
This news is sad.
That was a great piece of news!
That was a great piece of news!
There isn't much news today.
There isn't much news today.
The news wasn't very interesting.
The news wasn't very interesting.
Do you have any news about the cat?
Do you have any news about the cat?
The news about the new taxes is quite worrying.
The news about the new taxes is quite worrying.
I'm afraid the news isn't what we expected.
I'm afraid the news isn't what we expected.
How much news has been reported so far?
How much news has been reported so far?
This piece of news is going to change everything.
This piece of news is going to change everything.
The news, despite being unconfirmed, is spreading rapidly.
The news, despite being unconfirmed, is spreading rapidly.
Whatever the news is, we must remain calm.
Whatever the news is, we must remain calm.
The news that he had resigned was a shock to everyone.
The news that he had resigned was a shock to everyone.
Is there any further news regarding the contract?
Is there any further news regarding the contract?
The news concerning the environmental crisis is increasingly dire.
The news concerning the environmental crisis is increasingly dire.
Seldom is the news as objective as we would like it to be.
Seldom is the news as objective as we would like it to be.
The news of the discovery was met with widespread acclaim.
The news of the discovery was met with widespread acclaim.
Such news is rarely welcomed by the shareholders.
Such news is rarely welcomed by the shareholders.
The news, as it stands, is merely a collection of unsubstantiated rumors.
The news, as it stands, is merely a collection of unsubstantiated rumors.
Notwithstanding the gravity of the situation, the news is being handled with discretion.
Notwithstanding the gravity of the situation, the news is being handled with discretion.
The news that the treaty had been signed resonated throughout the continent.
The news that the treaty had been signed resonated throughout the continent.
Rarely has news of such magnitude been delivered so nonchalantly.
Rarely has news of such magnitude been delivered so nonchalantly.
بهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Both are uncountable, but news ends in 's' while information does not.
Learners often use the adjective 'new' when they mean the noun 'news'.
Reports is a countable plural noun, while news is uncountable singular.
اشتباهات رایج
The news are good.
The news is good.
I have a news.
I have some news.
These news are sad.
This news is sad.
Many news today.
A lot of news today.
The news were on TV.
The news was on TV.
I heard two news.
I heard two pieces of news.
Is there many news?
Is there much news?
The news about the results are out.
The news about the results is out.
The news have been leaked.
The news has been leaked.
Those news you told me...
That news you told me...
The news, which were broadcasted, were false.
The news, which was broadcast, was false.
A news item were reported.
A news item was reported.
The news are a vital part of democracy.
The news is a vital part of democracy.
الگوهای جملهسازی
The news about ___ is ___.
I have some ___ news to ___ you.
Is there any news regarding ___?
That piece of news was ___ by ___.
Real World Usage
The news is on at 8 PM.
I have some news! Call me.
The news about your company's growth is impressive.
This news is breaking my heart. 💔
No news is good news.
Is there any news on the budget?
به 'اطلاعات' فکر کن
The information is...، برای خبر هم همیشه فعل مفرد بیار. The information is very helpful.
حرف S رو ننداز!
new صفت هست (مثل ماشین جدید)، ولی news اسم هست. پس نگو: I heard a good new.
مثل حرفهایها حرف بزن
I have an interesting piece of news for you.
شروع گرم مکالمه
Any good news? یه راه خیلی دوستانه و مثبت برای شروع گپ زدن با بقیه است. این جمله از "What's new?« صمیمیتره. »Any good news today?"Smart Tips
Immediately think of the word 'Information'. If 'Information is' sounds right, then 'News is' is also right.
Use the 'Piece' trick. Always put 'piece of' in front of 'news' if you want to count it.
Ignore any plural words that come after 'news'. The verb only cares about the word 'news' itself.
Remember: News is a 'This', never a 'These'.
تلفظ
The 's' sound
The 's' in news is pronounced like a /z/.
Linking 'news' and 'is'
In natural speech, the /z/ at the end of 'news' links to the 'i' in 'is'.
Statement Intonation
The news is GOOD. ↘
Conveying a fact clearly.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
NEWS stands for North, East, West, South—four directions, but only ONE world of information.
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a giant newspaper (News) being squeezed into a single, small bucket (Singular). The 's' at the end is just a tail, not a sign of many things.
Rhyme
Though it ends with an S, it's a singular mess; use 'is' for the news, and you'll surely impress!
Story
A reporter named Sam always brought 'some news' to the office. He never brought 'a news' because his boss, Mr. Singular, would get angry. Sam always said, 'The news is ready!' because he knew the news was just one big story.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Write three sentences about today's events using 'The news is...', 'This news...', and 'A piece of news...'. Check that you didn't use 'are'!
نکات فرهنگی
In the UK, the BBC is often referred to as 'The News'. While collective nouns like 'team' can be plural in the UK (The team are playing), 'news' remains strictly singular.
Americans often use 'the news' to refer to the local TV broadcast. It is always singular.
Journalists use 'hard news' for serious topics and 'soft news' for entertainment. Both are uncountable and singular.
The word 'news' developed in the 14th century as a special use of the plural of the adjective 'new'. It is a translation of the Old French 'nouvelles'.
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
What is the most interesting news you heard today?
Is the news in your country usually positive or negative?
If you had some great news to share, who would you call first?
Do you think the news is becoming too sensationalist?
موضوعات نگارش
اشتباهات رایج
Test Yourself
The news from the capital ___ shocking.
Have you heard the news? They is getting married!
Choose the correct sentence:
Score: /3
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesThe news about the holidays ___ very exciting.
___ news is going to surprise everyone.
Find and fix the mistake:
I heard a news today about the strike.
The reports were very helpful. -> The news ___ very helpful.
'News' can be plural if there are many different stories.
A: Did you hear the news? B: No, what ___ it?
Select all that apply.
1. A piece of... 2. Many...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
11 exercisesI have a ___ of good news for you.
All the news from the conference ___ positive so far.
The news about the layoffs weren't handled well.
Choose the correct sentence:
این جمله رو به انگلیسی ترجمه کن: 'خبرها خوب هستند.'
کلمات رو مرتب کن:
هر کلمه رو به دستهبندی خودش وصل کن:
Not all news ___ worth reading.
I have many news to tell you from my trip.
کدوم سوال درسته؟
جمله رو مرتب کن:
Score: /11
سوالات متداول (8)
It's a historical remnant. It comes from the plural of 'new' (new things), but over time, English speakers began to treat it as a single mass of information.
In standard modern English, no. It is always 'the news is'. Even in British English, where some collective nouns take plural verbs, 'news' stays singular.
Use the phrase 'pieces of news' or 'items of news'. For example, 'I have three pieces of news to tell you.'
They are both uncountable, but 'news' specifically refers to recent events, while 'information' can be any kind of data.
No, this is a common mistake. You should say 'some news' or 'a piece of news'.
Yes. You say 'Good news is hard to find,' not 'Good news are hard to find.'
It is still singular. 'The evening news starts at 6:00.'
Yes, in all modern contexts, 'news' is treated as an uncountable mass noun.
Scaffolded Practice
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In Other Languages
Las noticias
Spanish uses plural verbs and articles; English uses singular.
Les nouvelles
French is plural; English is singular.
Die Nachrichten
German uses plural agreement.
ニュース (Nyūsu)
Japanese lacks the singular/plural verb distinction.
أخبار (Akhbar)
Arabic treats it as a countable plural.
新闻 (Xīnwén)
Chinese has no morphological plural for 'news'.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
ویدیوهای مرتبط
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آموزش گرامر اسامی غیرقابل شمارش در انگلیسی
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آموزش اسامی غیرقابل شمارش در انگلیسی
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نکات طلایی گرامر: کلمات فریبدهنده
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