Significado
To express a lack of desire, energy, or tolerance for a particular activity or situation.
Contexto cultural
In Tehran, 'Hosele nadaram' is often used as a badge of 'cool indifference.' It's common among the youth to express a lack of interest in mainstream activities. Using this phrase with parents or grandparents is often seen as a sign of modern 'disconnection.' Elders value 'sabr' (patience) and might find this phrase dismissive. In Iranian offices, saying this to a colleague can be a way of asking for 'space' without being officially 'off duty.' It's a soft way to signal burnout. Many famous Persian songs use 'Hosele nadaram' to describe the melancholy of heartbreak or existential loneliness.
The 'O' sound
In spoken Persian, 'ra' (the object marker) almost always becomes 'o' and attaches to the clitic. Practice saying 'Hose-lasho' to sound like a local.
Don't be too blunt
If you say this to a stranger, it can sound very aggressive. Add 'Bebakhshid' (Sorry) to soften the blow.
Significado
To express a lack of desire, energy, or tolerance for a particular activity or situation.
The 'O' sound
In spoken Persian, 'ra' (the object marker) almost always becomes 'o' and attaches to the clitic. Practice saying 'Hose-lasho' to sound like a local.
Don't be too blunt
If you say this to a stranger, it can sound very aggressive. Add 'Bebakhshid' (Sorry) to soften the blow.
The 'Hosele' scale
Iranians often quantify their hosele. 'یک ذره حوصله ندارم' (I don't have a tiny bit of mood).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Hosele'.
امروز خیلی کار کردم، اصلاً _________ مهمانی رفتن را ندارم.
The clitic '-ash' refers to the activity of 'going to the party'.
Which sentence means 'I am bored'?
کدام جمله به معنی 'I am bored' است؟
'Sar rafte' is the specific idiom for boredom.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Your annoying cousin wants to show you 500 photos of his cat.
This is a classic 'low patience' situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا غذا نمیخوری؟ B: _________.
Referring to the act of eating.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Hosele nadaram vs. Hosele-am sar rafte
When to say it
Social
- • Parties
- • Small talk
- • Phone calls
Tasks
- • Homework
- • Cleaning
- • Admin work
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosامروز خیلی کار کردم، اصلاً _________ مهمانی رفتن را ندارم.
The clitic '-ash' refers to the activity of 'going to the party'.
کدام جمله به معنی 'I am bored' است؟
'Sar rafte' is the specific idiom for boredom.
Situation: Your annoying cousin wants to show you 500 photos of his cat.
This is a classic 'low patience' situation.
A: چرا غذا نمیخوری؟ B: _________.
Referring to the act of eating.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNot exactly. 'Energy' (Enerzhi) is physical. 'Hosele' is mental/emotional capacity. You can have physical energy but no 'Hosele'.
Generally, no. It's too informal and implies you are governed by your moods rather than professional duty.
You can say 'Ba-hosele-am' (I am patient/in the mood) or 'Hosele-ash ra daram'.
The '-ash' (it) points to the specific thing you don't want to do. It makes the sentence more precise.
Among close friends, it's very normal and seen as honesty. Among acquaintances, it might be a bit cold.
Not necessarily. It usually refers to a temporary state of being 'done' with a specific task.
Hosele-at ra nadaram (حوصلهات را ندارم). Be careful, this is very confrontational!
No, it's only for activities, situations, or people.
Yes, 'Alan amadegi-ash ra nadaram' (I don't have the readiness for it right now).
It's an adjective for someone who is currently in a bad mood or lacks patience.
Frases relacionadas
حال ندارم
synonymI don't have the energy/state.
کلافهام
similarI'm frustrated/at my wit's end.
حوصلهام سر رفته
contrastI am bored.
بیحوصله
builds onA person who is grumpy or lacks patience.
