A1 Expression Neutral

ناراحت هستم

narahat hastam

I am sad

Significado

Used to express a feeling of sadness.

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Contexto cultural

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.'

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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'.

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Not just Sad

Remember that if an Iranian says they are 'nārāhat' with you, they are likely offended. Check their tone!

Significado

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!

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Softening the Blow

Add 'kami' (a little) before 'nārāhat' to make your complaint sound more polite and 'Ta'arof'-friendly.

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Empathy First

When someone says they are nārāhat, the standard response is 'Cherā? Chi shodeh?' (Why? What happened?).

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be'.

من امروز خیلی ناراحت ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هستم

The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'هستم' (am).

Which sentence means 'Don't be sad'?

Choose the correct translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت نباش

'Nabāsh' is the imperative negative of 'to be'.

Match the feeling to the situation.

You lost your wallet. What do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت هستم

Losing a wallet makes you sad/upset (nārāhat).

Complete the dialogue.

A: چرا گریه می‌کنی؟ B: چون برای دوستم ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت هستم

Crying (gerye) is associated with being sad (nārāhat).

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Nārāhat vs. Asabāni

Nārāhat (Sad/Upset)
Crying گریه
Quiet ساکت
Asabāni (Angry)
Shouting فریاد
Red face صورت قرمز

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to be'. Fill Blank A1

من امروز خیلی ناراحت ____.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: هستم

The subject is 'من' (I), so the verb must be 'هستم' (am).

Which sentence means 'Don't be sad'? Choose A1

Choose the correct translation:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت نباش

'Nabāsh' is the imperative negative of 'to be'.

Match the feeling to the situation. situation_matching A1

You lost your wallet. What do you say?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت هستم

Losing a wallet makes you sad/upset (nārāhat).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: چرا گریه می‌کنی؟ B: چون برای دوستم ________.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ناراحت هستم

Crying (gerye) is associated with being sad (nārāhat).

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, 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'.

Frases relacionadas

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غمگین

synonym

Sorrowful/Sad

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دلخور

similar

Offended/Miffed

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خوشحال

contrast

Happy

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ناراحت‌کننده

builds on

Saddening/Disturbing

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متاسف

similar

Sorry/Regretful

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