المعنى
Used to express a feeling of sadness.
خلفية ثقافية
Iranians often use 'nārāhat' to avoid direct conflict. Saying 'I am nārāhat' is a softer way to tell someone they hurt your feelings without starting a fight. Sadness is a central theme in Persian poetry (like Rumi or Hafez). Being 'nārāhat' is seen as a human condition that leads to spiritual growth. On Instagram or Telegram, Iranians use the 😢 emoji followed by 'nārāhatam' to show solidarity with national tragedies or personal losses. Parents often use 'nārāhat' to guilt-trip children (a common emotional tool). 'If you don't study, I will be nārāhat.'
The 'Become' Trick
If you're reacting to bad news, always use 'Nārāhat shodam' (I became sad). It sounds much more natural than 'I am sad'.
Not just Sad
Remember that if an Iranian says they are 'nārāhat' with you, they are likely offended. Check their tone!
المعنى
Used to express a feeling of sadness.
The 'Become' Trick
If you're reacting to bad news, always use 'Nārāhat shodam' (I became sad). It sounds much more natural than 'I am sad'.
Not just Sad
Remember that if an Iranian says they are 'nārāhat' with you, they are likely offended. Check their tone!
Softening the Blow
Add 'kami' (a little) before 'nārāhat' to make your complaint sound more polite and 'Ta'arof'-friendly.
Empathy First
When someone says they are nārāhat, the standard response is 'Cherā? Chi shodeh?' (Why? What happened?).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be'.
من امروز خیلی ناراحت ____.
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'هستم' (am).
Which sentence means 'Don't be sad'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Nabāsh' is the imperative negative of 'to be'.
Match the feeling to the situation.
You lost your wallet. What do you say?
Losing a wallet makes you sad/upset (nārāhat).
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا گریه میکنی؟ B: چون برای دوستم ________.
Crying (gerye) is associated with being sad (nārāhat).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Nārāhat vs. Asabāni
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينمن امروز خیلی ناراحت ____.
The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'هستم' (am).
Choose the correct translation:
'Nabāsh' is the imperative negative of 'to be'.
You lost your wallet. What do you say?
Losing a wallet makes you sad/upset (nārāhat).
A: چرا گریه میکنی؟ B: چون برای دوستم ________.
Crying (gerye) is associated with being sad (nārāhat).
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةNo, for physical pain use 'dard dāram' (I have pain). 'Nārāhat' is for emotional or general discomfort.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The direct opposite is 'khoshhāl' (happy) or 'rāhat' (comfortable/at ease).
You can say 'Nārāhat shodam' to mean 'I'm sorry to hear that.'
It can mean 'upset' or 'annoyed,' but 'asabāni' is the specific word for anger.
It is spelled ناراحتم (Nārāhatam).
Yes, like a chair, but it's more common to say 'rāhat nist' (it's not comfortable).
Not at all. It's a very normal way to express feelings in Iran.
This is a core A1 phrase.
Say 'Nārāhat nabāsh'.
عبارات ذات صلة
غمگین
synonymSorrowful/Sad
دلخور
similarOffended/Miffed
خوشحال
contrastHappy
ناراحتکننده
builds onSaddening/Disturbing
متاسف
similarSorry/Regretful
