يَحزن در ۳۰ ثانیه
- A foundational Arabic verb meaning 'to be sad' or 'to grieve.'
- Belongs to the root H-Z-N and follows the Form I verb pattern.
- Commonly used with the preposition 'ala' to indicate the cause of sadness.
- Essential for expressing empathy, mourning, and personal feelings in all registers.
The Arabic verb يَحزن (Yahzanu) is a foundational word in the Arabic emotional lexicon, primarily translated as 'to be sad,' 'to grieve,' or 'to feel sorrow.' At its core, it describes an internal state of emotional pain, often resulting from loss, disappointment, or empathy. In the CEFR A2 level, learners encounter this word as a primary way to describe feelings, moving beyond simple adjectives like 'sad' (hazin) to the dynamic action of feeling sadness. The verb originates from the root ح-ز-ن (H-Z-N), which carries the semantic weight of roughness or hardness, metaphorically suggesting that grief is a 'rough' or 'hard' state of the heart. Unlike English, where 'to be sad' is often a state of being (using the verb 'to be'), Arabic uses the active verb form to indicate a process or a reaction to an event.
- Emotional Depth
- It spans the spectrum from mild disappointment to profound mourning. It is the standard term used in both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and various dialects, though the pronunciation may shift slightly.
يَحزنُ الوَلَدُ عِندَما يَكسِرُ لُعبَتَهُ.
(The boy feels sad when he breaks his toy.)
In a cultural context, expressing sadness through this verb is common in literature and poetry. It is often paired with the heart (القلب) or the eyes (العين), suggesting a physical manifestation of the emotion. For instance, one might say 'The heart grieves' (يَحزن القلب). It is important to distinguish this from the causative form يُحزن (Yuhzinu), which means 'to make (someone) sad.' While يَحزن is what the subject feels, يُحزن is what an object or situation does to the subject.
- Social Usage
- In social settings, you might use it to express sympathy: 'I am saddened by this news' (يَحزنني هذا الخبر - though this uses the causative form, the root remains the same).
لا يَحزن العاقلُ على ما فاته.
(The wise person does not grieve over what has passed.)
Linguistically, the verb is often followed by the preposition على (ala - on/for) to indicate the object of sadness. For example, 'He is sad for his friend' (يَحزن على صديقه). It can also be followed by لـ (li - for/because of) to indicate the reason. Understanding these prepositional links is crucial for moving from basic vocabulary to fluent sentence construction. In modern media, you will hear this verb in news reports about tragic events, in song lyrics about lost love, and in movies during emotional climaxes. It is a 'heavy' word but essential for human connection and the expression of empathy in the Arabic-speaking world.
Mastering يَحزن involves understanding its conjugation and its relationship with other sentence elements. As a present-tense verb (المضارع), it changes based on the subject. For example, 'I am sad' is أحزن (Ahzanu), 'We are sad' is نحزن (Nahzanu), and 'She is sad' is تحزن (Tahzanu). Because it describes an internal state, it is often used with adverbs of frequency or intensity to provide more context to the emotion.
- Prepositional Usage
- The most common preposition used with this verb is 'على' (ala). This is used when you are sad 'about' or 'over' something. Example: 'He is sad about the loss' (يَحزن على الخسارة).
نَحنُ نَحزنُ لِفِراقِ الأَحِبَّةِ.
(We grieve for the separation of loved ones.)
Another important structure is using the verb with لِـ (li) to denote the cause. 'I am sad because of the news' (أحزنُ لِلخَبَر). In many cases, the verb is preceded by 'لا' (la) to form a command or advice: 'Do not be sad' (لا تَحزن). This specific phrase is famous due to its occurrence in the Quran, providing a spiritual dimension to the word's usage. When teaching this to English speakers, it is helpful to point out that while we say 'I feel sad,' the Arabic verb يَحزن encapsulates both the feeling and the action of being in that state.
يَحزنُ القَلبُ وتَدمَعُ العَينُ.
(The heart grieves and the eye sheds tears.)
In complex sentences, يَحزن can be part of a conditional clause. 'If he fails, he will be sad' (إذا رَسَبَ، فَسَيَحزن). Notice the use of the prefix 'سـ' to indicate the future. Furthermore, in literature, you might see the verb used metaphorically with inanimate objects to create a somber mood, such as 'The city grieves for its heroes' (تَحزن المدينة على أبطالها). This anthropomorphism is a hallmark of Arabic rhetorical style (Balagha), even at intermediate levels of study.
The verb يَحزن is ubiquitous across the Arab world, appearing in various registers from the most formal classical texts to the most casual daily conversations. In religious contexts, it is a key term in the Quran, particularly in the phrase 'Do not be sad, for Allah is with us' (لا تحزن إن الله معنا), which is frequently quoted to offer comfort and resilience. This gives the word a layer of stoicism and faith-based endurance that is deeply embedded in the cultural psyche.
- In Media and News
- News anchors use the root when reporting on national tragedies or the passing of significant figures. You will hear phrases like 'The nation grieves' (تَحزن الأمة).
يَحزنُ الجُمهورُ لِخَسارَةِ الفَريقِ.
(The fans are sad about the team's loss.)
In the world of music and 'Tarab,' sadness is a central theme. Countless songs by legends like Umm Kulthum or Abdel Halim Hafez utilize this verb or its derivatives to express the pangs of unrequited love or nostalgia. When listening to Arabic music, pay attention to the 'H' sound of the root—it often carries a breathy, emotive quality in vocal performances. In daily life, while people might use dialect-specific words for 'sad' (like 'za'lan' in Levantine or Egyptian), the verb يَحزن remains the standard for formal expression and written communication.
الأُمُّ تَحزنُ عِندَما يَمْرَضُ طِفلُها.
(The mother feels sad when her child is sick.)
Finally, you will find this word in educational settings. Teachers use it when discussing the themes of a story or poem. 'Why does the protagonist feel sad?' (لماذا يَحزن البطل؟). Understanding this verb allows a learner to engage with the emotional core of Arabic narratives. It is not just a vocabulary word; it is a gateway to understanding how Arabic speakers process and articulate the more difficult aspects of the human experience.
One of the most frequent errors English speakers make with يَحزن is confusing it with its causative Form IV counterpart, يُحزن (Yuhzinu). While يَحزن (Yahzanu) means 'he is sad' (the person feels the emotion), يُحزن (Yuhzinu) means 'he/it makes (someone) sad.' For example, 'I am sad' is أَحزن, but 'The news makes me sad' is يُحزنني الخبر. Confusing these two can change the meaning of your sentence from an internal feeling to an external action.
- Preposition Pitfalls
- Learners often try to translate the English 'sad about' directly using 'عن' (an) instead of the correct 'على' (ala). In Arabic, you are sad 'on' or 'over' something, not 'about' it in the way 'an' implies.
Incorrect: هو يَحزن عَن الكلب.
Correct: هو يَحزن على الكلب.
(He is sad about the dog.)
Another mistake involves the conjugation of the past tense. Because the present tense is يَحْزَن (with a fatha on the 'z'), some learners assume the past tense is حَزَنَ (with a fatha). However, it is actually حَزِنَ (with a kasra). This is a 'bab' (category) of verbs that follow the 'fa'ila - yaf'alu' pattern, common for verbs describing emotions or bodily states (like 'shabiba' - to be full, or 'fariba' - to be happy).
Incorrect: لا تَحزنُ!
Correct: لا تَحزَنْ!
(Don't be sad! - Jussive case for negative command.)
Lastly, learners sometimes over-use يَحزن for mild annoyance. In Arabic, يَحزن implies a deeper level of sorrow. If you are just a bit 'upset' or 'bothered,' words like يتضايق (yatadayyaq) or يزعل (yaz'al - common in dialect) are often more appropriate. Reserving يَحزن for genuine grief or significant sadness will make your Arabic sound more natural and emotionally accurate.
Arabic is famous for its vast vocabulary, especially regarding emotions. While يَحزن is the most common verb for sadness, several alternatives offer nuanced differences in meaning. Understanding these can help you describe feelings with greater precision.
- يَحزن vs. يَأسى (Ya'sa)
- While 'yahzanu' is general sadness, 'ya'sa' often implies a more profound, lasting grief or regret. It is a more literary and intense word.
يَأسى الشاعِرُ على ضَياعِ الوَطَن.
(The poet grieves [deeply] for the loss of the homeland.)
Another related verb is يَغتمّ (yaghtamm), which refers to being 'distressed' or 'worried-sad.' It implies a feeling of being 'suffocated' by grief. If the sadness includes a sense of physical or mental pain, يتألم (yata'allam - to be in pain) might be used alongside يَحزن. In many dialects, the verb يزعل (yaz'al) is used for 'being upset' or 'getting angry-sad' at someone. This is much more common in daily speech in Egypt and the Levant than the formal يَحزن.
- Antonyms
- The direct opposite is 'يَفْرَح' (yafrahu - to be happy/rejoice). Other opposites include 'يَسْتَبْشِر' (yastabshiru - to be optimistic/rejoice in good news).
لا تَحزن، بَل افرح بِنَجاحِك.
(Don't be sad; instead, rejoice in your success.)
In summary, while يَحزن is your 'go-to' verb for sadness, being aware of يَأسى, يَغتمّ, and يَزعل will significantly broaden your expressive range. When reading Arabic literature, look for how authors choose between these synonyms to set a specific emotional tone. Each word carries its own history and weight, contributing to the rich tapestry of the Arabic language.
چقدر رسمی است؟
نکته جالب
In old Arabic, 'al-huzn' also referred to a specific type of rugged land. The transition from a physical description of land to an emotional state of the soul is a classic example of Arabic's metaphorical depth.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing the 'H' (ح) as a soft English 'h'. It must be deeper and more fricative.
- Confusing the fatha on the 'z' in the present tense with a kasra.
- Mistaking the present tense 'yahzanu' for the causative 'yuhzinu'.
سطح دشواری
Recognizable root, very common in text.
Must remember the fatha/kasra distinction and correct preposition.
The 'H' sound requires practice for non-natives.
Clear pronunciation in standard Arabic.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
The pattern of Form I middle-kasra verbs
حَزِنَ (Past) -> يَحْزَنُ (Present)
Jussive mood after 'La' (Prohibitive)
لا تَحْزَنْ (Don't be sad)
Subjunctive mood after 'An'
يُريدُ أَن يَحْزَنَ (He wants to be sad)
Cognate Accusative for emphasis
يَحزن حُزناً شَديداً (He grieves a great grief)
Prepositional link with 'Ala'
يَحزن على وَطَنِه (He is sad for his country)
مثالها بر اساس سطح
يَحزنُ الوَلَدُ.
The boy is sad.
Simple subject-verb sentence.
أَنا أَحزنُ اليَومَ.
I am sad today.
First person singular present tense.
هَل تَحزنُ؟
Are you (m) sad?
Interrogative with second person masculine.
هِيَ تَحزنُ كَثيراً.
She is very sad.
Use of 'kathiran' (a lot) as an adverb.
لا تَحزَنْ يا صَدِيقي.
Don't be sad, my friend.
Negative imperative (Jussive).
نَحنُ نَحزنُ مَعَكَ.
We are sad with you.
First person plural present tense.
القِطُّ يَحزنُ لِفُقدانِ طَعامِهِ.
The cat is sad for losing its food.
Verb used for an animal subject.
يَحزنُ أَبي عِندَما يَتأَخَّرُ العَمَلُ.
My father is sad when work is late.
Complex sentence with 'indama' (when).
يَحزنُ الطالِبُ لِأَنَّهُ رَسَبَ.
The student is sad because he failed.
Using 'li-anna' to explain cause.
تَحزنُ الأُمُّ على مَرَضِ ابْنِها.
The mother is sad over her son's illness.
Preposition 'ala' indicating the object of sadness.
أَحزنُ عِندَما أُسافِرُ بَعيداً.
I feel sad when I travel far away.
Present tense expressing a recurring feeling.
لا يَحزنُ مَن يَتَوَكَّلُ على الله.
He who trusts in God does not grieve.
Relative clause with 'man' (who).
يَحزنُ الناسُ لِسَماعِ الأخبارِ السَّيِّئَةِ.
People are sad to hear bad news.
Masculine singular verb with a collective noun 'al-nas'.
تَحزنُ البِنتُ على لُعبَتِها المَكسورَةِ.
The girl is sad over her broken toy.
Adjective 'maksura' modifying the object of 'ala'.
نَحزنُ لِفِراقِ الأَصدِقاءِ في الصَّيفِ.
We are sad for the parting of friends in summer.
Masdar 'firaq' used as the reason for sadness.
يَحزنُ قَلبي لِرُؤيَةِ الفَقيرِ.
My heart is sad to see the poor person.
The heart as the subject of the verb.
كُنْتُ أَحزنُ كَثيراً في صِغَري.
I used to be very sad in my childhood.
Past continuous using 'kana' + present verb.
لَن نَحزنَ بَعدَ اليَومِ.
We will not be sad after today.
Future negation with 'lan' (Subjunctive).
يَجِبُ أَلَّا تَحزنَ على أَخطاءِ الماضي.
You must not be sad about past mistakes.
Subjunctive after 'an la' (alla).
يَحزنُ المُواطِنونَ لِتَدهورِ الاقتِصادِ.
Citizens are sad about the economic downturn.
Plural subject with singular verb (V-S order).
لَوْ كُنتُ مَكانَكَ، لَمَا حَزِنتُ.
If I were in your place, I wouldn't have been sad.
Conditional sentence with 'law'.
تَحزنُ الطيورُ عِندَما يُدَمَّرُ عُشُّها.
Birds grieve when their nest is destroyed.
Metaphorical use for animals in a formal context.
مِنَ الطَّبيعيِّ أَن يَحزنَ الإنسانُ لِلفَقدِ.
It is natural for a person to grieve for loss.
Infinitive clause with 'an' + present verb.
يَحزنُ الكاتِبُ إِذا لَم يَجِد مَن يَقرأُ لَهُ.
The writer is sad if he finds no one to read for him.
Conditional 'idha' with present tense.
يَحزنُ المَرءُ لِضَياعِ فُرَصٍ لا تَعوضُ.
One grieves for the loss of irreplaceable opportunities.
Use of 'al-mar' (one/man) as a generic subject.
قَد يَحزنُ البَعضُ دونَ سَبَبٍ واضِحٍ.
Some may feel sad without an obvious reason.
'Qad' with present tense indicates possibility.
تَحزنُ النُّفوسُ لِمَشاهِدِ الحُروبِ والدَّمارِ.
Souls grieve at the sights of war and destruction.
Plural 'nufus' (souls) as subject.
لَم يَحزنِ الرَّجُلُ رُغمَ كُلِّ الصِّعابِ.
The man did not grieve despite all the difficulties.
Jussive after 'lam' with kasra for preventing meeting of two sukoons.
يَحزنُ العالَمُ لِرَحيلِ العُلماءِ العُظَماءِ.
The world grieves for the passing of great scientists.
Collective subject 'al-alam' (the world).
تَحزنُ لِحالِهِ كُلُّ القُلوبِ الرَّحيمةِ.
All merciful hearts grieve for his condition.
V-S order with 'kull' (all) as part of the subject.
إِيّاكَ أَن تَحزنَ على ما لا تَملِكُ.
Beware of grieving over what you do not possess.
Warning structure with 'iyyaka'.
يَحزنُ المُهاجِرُ لِحَنينِهِ إِلى الوَطَنِ.
The migrant grieves due to his nostalgia for the homeland.
Use of 'hanin' (nostalgia) as a cause.
يَحزنُ الفيلَسوفُ لِعَجزِ العَقلِ عَن إِدراكِ الحَقيقةِ.
The philosopher grieves for the mind's inability to perceive the truth.
Abstract and academic subject matter.
لا يَحزنُ مَن أَدرَكَ أَنَّ الدُّنيا فانيةٌ.
He who realizes that the world is fleeting does not grieve.
Theological/Philosophical context.
تَحزنُ القَصائِدُ لِمَوتِ قائِليها.
Poems grieve for the death of those who recited them.
Personification in literary style.
يَحزنُ الغَريبُ في مَنفاهُ حُزناً عَميقاً.
The stranger in his exile grieves a deep grief.
Cognate accusative (maf'ul mutlaq) 'huznan amiqan'.
لَعَلَّكَ تَحزنُ لِأَنَّكَ لَم تَفهَم مَقْصِدي.
Perhaps you are sad because you did not understand my intent.
Use of 'la'allaka' (perhaps).
يَحزنُ التارِيخُ عِندَما تُنسى الحَضاراتُ.
History grieves when civilizations are forgotten.
Abstract subject 'al-tarikh'.
أَوَتَحزنُ وَأَنتَ تَرى جَمالَ الكَونِ؟
Do you grieve while you see the beauty of the universe?
Rhetorical question with 'waw al-hal'.
يَحزنُ المَرءُ لِفَواتِ الأَوانِ في إصلاحِ ما فَسَدَ.
One grieves for the passing of time to fix what has been corrupted.
Complex genitive construction (idafa).
يَحزنُ الوُجودُ بِرُمَّتِهِ لِغِيابِ العَدلِ.
Existence in its entirety grieves for the absence of justice.
Use of 'bi-rummatihi' (entirely).
لا يَحزنُ إِلّا مَن حَمَلَ هَمَّ الأُمَّةِ.
None grieves except he who carried the concern of the nation.
Exclusionary 'illa' structure.
تَحزنُ المَعاني عِندَما تَعجِزُ الكَلِماتُ عَن وَصفِها.
Meanings grieve when words fail to describe them.
Metaphysical personification.
يَحزنُ العارِفُ لِانشِغالِ الخَلقِ بِالقُشورِ.
The gnostic grieves for people's preoccupation with superficialities.
Sufi/Gnostic terminology ('al-arif').
أَيَحزنُ القَلبُ وَقَد أُتْرِعَ بِالإيمانِ؟
Does the heart grieve when it has been filled with faith?
Archaic verb 'utri'a' (to be filled).
يَحزنُ الزَّمانُ على ما اقترَفَهُ الإنسانُ في حَقِّ الطَّبيعةِ.
Time itself grieves for what man has committed against nature.
High literary register.
يَحزنُ المَرءُ حُزناً لا تُدرِكُ كُنْهَهُ العُقولُ.
One grieves a grief whose essence minds cannot grasp.
Relative clause modifying a cognate accusative.
تَحزنُ الرُّوحُ لِقُيودِ الجَسَدِ التُّرابِيِّ.
The soul grieves for the shackles of the earthly body.
Philosophical dualism context.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— A phrase of comfort meaning 'Don't be sad.' Famous from the Quran.
لا تحزن إن الله معنا.
— A formal way to say 'I am sorry to say' or 'It saddens me to say.'
يَحزنني أن أقول إنك رسبت.
— A phrase meaning 'What is saddening is...' used to introduce bad news.
ومما يَحزن أن الحرب مستمرة.
— A classic expression of deep grief, often used during funerals.
يَحزن القلب وتدمع العين ولا نقول إلا ما يرضي الله.
— A phrase meaning 'Do not let their words sadden you.'
لا يَحزنك قولهم، فأنت على حق.
— To be sad because someone else is sad (empathy).
الصديق الحقيقي يَحزن لِحزن صديقه.
— A way to highlight the specific cause of one's sadness.
ما يَحزنني هو ضياع الوقت.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
This means 'to make sad.' The first vowel is 'u' instead of 'a'.
This means 'to store' (root Kh-Z-N). The first letter is 'Kh' (خ) instead of 'H' (ح).
This means 'to become rough' (root Kh-Sh-N).
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To cry over spilled milk (to grieve over something that cannot be changed).
لا فائدة من أن تَحزن على اللبن المسكوب.
Informal— Something so sad it would make even a stone grieve.
هذا مشهد يَحزن له الحجر.
Literary/Emotive— To grieve internally without showing it to others.
كان يَحزن في نفسه ولا يشكو.
Neutral— To be consumed by grief (using the noun derivative).
أكله الحزن بعد وفاة زوجته.
Literary— To be emotionally numb or stoic.
أصبح لا يَحزن ولا يَفرح من كثرة الصدمات.
Neutral— To grieve like a mother who lost her child (very intense grief).
يَحزن حزن الثكلى على وطنه.
Poetic— To be sad at the end of something beautiful.
يَحزن لغروب الشمس لأنه يذكره بالرحيل.
Poetic— To cause grief to those close to you (usually through one's actions).
بفعله هذا، هو يَحزن القرباء.
Neutral— To grieve over ruins (nostalgia for the past).
وقف الشاعر يَحزن على الأطلال.
Literaryبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Same root, different verb form (Form IV).
Yahzanu is the feeling (intransitive), Yuhzinu is the cause (transitive).
يَحزن الولد (The boy is sad) vs يُحزنني الولد (The boy makes me sad).
Similar sound and spelling.
Yakhzunu means to store or save items, while Yahzanu refers to emotion.
يخزن التاجر البضاعة (The merchant stores the goods).
Similar meaning of grief.
Ya'sa is more literary and usually implies a deeper, more permanent sorrow.
يأسى على ضياع ملكه (He grieves the loss of his kingdom).
Often used as a synonym in dialects.
Yaz'al often includes a hint of anger or being 'upset' with someone, whereas Yahzanu is pure sadness.
لا تزعل مني (Don't be upset with me).
Both relate to sadness.
Yaghtamm implies a feeling of being burdened or worried along with the sadness.
يغتم لضيق الرزق (He is distressed by the lack of livelihood).
الگوهای جملهسازی
[Subject] يَحزن.
الرجل يَحزن.
[Subject] يَحزن على [Noun].
البنت تَحزن على القطة.
لا تَحزن لِأَنَّ [Clause].
لا تَحزن لأنك ستنجح.
يَحزن [Subject] عِندما [Verb].
يَحزن الطفل عندما ينام والده.
مِنَ الصَّعْبِ أَن لا يَحزنَ [Subject].
من الصعب أن لا يحزن الفقير.
يَحزن [Subject] حُزناً [Adjective].
يَحزن الغريب حزناً طويلاً.
أَيَحزنُ مَن [Verb phrase]؟
أيحزن من عرف الله؟
يَحزنُ [Abstract Subject] لِـ [Masdar].
يَحزن الزمان لضياع المجد.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Very common in literature, media, and formal speech; moderately common in daily life.
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يَحزن عَن
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يَحزن على
Arabic uses 'ala' (on) for the object of sadness, not 'an' (about).
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يُحزن (when meaning 'he is sad')
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يَحزن
Yuhzinu means 'it makes sad.' Yahzanu is 'he is sad.'
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حَزَنَ (Past tense)
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حَزِنَ
The past tense of this specific verb requires a kasra on the middle letter.
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لا تَحزنُ (Command)
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لا تَحزَنْ
The negative command requires the jussive (sukoon on the last letter).
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Using 'yahzan' for minor annoyance
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يتضايق or يزعل
Yahzan is reserved for more significant sorrow or grief.
نکات
Check the Vowels
Ensure you use the fatha on the 'z' in the present tense (yahzAnu).
Learn the Noun
The noun 'huzn' (sadness) is just as common and useful as the verb.
Religious Context
The phrase 'La Tahzan' is a powerful cultural and religious reference for comfort.
Preposition 'Ala'
Always pair the verb with 'ala' to sound like a native speaker.
The Deep 'H'
Practice the 'ح' sound; it shouldn't sound like the 'h' in 'hello.'
Maf'ul Mutlaq
To say 'He is very sad,' use 'Yahzanu huznan shadidan.'
Initial Vowel
Listen for the 'ya' vs 'yu' to distinguish between 'is sad' and 'makes sad.'
Poetic Use
Don't be afraid to use it with abstract subjects like 'the heart' or 'the city.'
Switch to Yaz'al
When speaking casually in a cafe, 'yaz'al' might be more appropriate.
Rough Ground
Remember the root's origin (rough ground) to visualize the 'hardness' of grief.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of the 'H' in 'Yahzan' as the sound of a heavy sigh. When you are sad, you sigh: 'Hhh... Yahzan.'
تداعی تصویری
Imagine a person standing on 'rough ground' (the original meaning of the root), struggling to walk. Sadness is like walking on rough ground for the heart.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to use the verb 'yahzan' in three different sentences today: one about yourself, one about a friend, and one about a story you know.
ریشه کلمه
The root H-Z-N (ح-ز-ن) in Semitic languages originally referred to rough, rugged, or hard ground. This physical hardness was metaphorically applied to the 'hardness' or 'heaviness' of the heart during grief.
معنای اصلی: Rough ground or rugged terrain.
Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.بافت فرهنگی
While 'yahzan' is a common word, be mindful when using it in social situations to ensure you are matching the appropriate level of grief for the occasion.
English speakers often use the adjective 'sad' with 'to be.' In Arabic, using the verb 'yahzan' makes the emotion feel more like an active, ongoing process.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Funerals
- يَحزن الجميع
- حزن عميق
- لا تحزن
- يَحزن القلب
Failing an exam
- يَحزن الطالب
- أحزن لرسوبي
- لا تحزن، حاول ثانية
- تَحزن العائلة
Watching a movie
- مشهد يَحزن له
- لماذا يَحزن البطل؟
- نهاية تَحزن
- أحزنني الفيلم
National News
- تَحزن البلاد
- يَحزن العالم
- مما يَحزن أن...
- يَحزنون للضحايا
Personal relationships
- أحزن لفراقك
- لا تَحزن مني
- يَحزن لغيابها
- تَحزن لصديقتها
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"لماذا يَحزن الناس في هذا الفيلم؟ (Why are the people sad in this movie?)"
"هل تَحزن عِندما تُمطِرُ السَّماء؟ (Do you feel sad when it rains?)"
"ما الذي يَحزنك أكثر شيء؟ (What makes you sad the most?)"
"هل يَحزن أصدقاؤك عِندما تُسافِر؟ (Are your friends sad when you travel?)"
"كيف تُواسي شَخصاً يَحزن؟ (How do you comfort someone who is grieving?)"
موضوعات نگارش
اكتب عن مَوقِفٍ جَعَلَكَ تَحزن كثيراً. (Write about a situation that made you very sad.)
هل تَعتقدُ أَنَّ من الجَيِّدِ أَن يَحزن الإنسانُ أَحياناً؟ (Do you think it's good for a person to be sad sometimes?)
صِف مَشهداً في كِتابٍ جَعَلَكَ تَحزن على البَطَل. (Describe a scene in a book that made you sad for the hero.)
كيف يَتغيرُ العالَمُ إذا تَوَقَّفَ الناسُ عَن أَن يَحزنوا؟ (How would the world change if people stopped grieving?)
اكتب رِسالةً لِصديقٍ يَحزن لِفُقدانِ شَيءٍ ثَمين. (Write a letter to a friend grieving the loss of something valuable.)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYou say 'أنا أحزن' (Ana ahzanu), but it is more common to say 'أنا حزين' (Ana hazin) if you are describing your state. Using the verb implies you are 'feeling' the sadness right now as an action.
حَزِنَ (hazina) is the past tense ('he was sad'), and يَحزن (yahzanu) is the present tense ('he is sad'). Note the vowel change on the middle letter.
Yes, it is perfectly fine to say 'يَحزن الكلب' (The dog is sad) in Arabic stories or descriptions.
Yes, it is Modern Standard Arabic. In dialect, you might hear 'Ma tez'al.'
The most common and correct preposition is 'على' (ala) to mean 'about' or 'over.'
No, 'to cry' is 'yabki' (يبكي). While sadness often leads to crying, 'yahzanu' refers to the internal emotion itself.
Yes, it is stronger than 'being upset' and is the standard word for grief and mourning.
Not directly. To say 'I'm sorry,' you use 'Asif.' But you can say 'Yahzanuni' (It saddens me) to express regret formally.
The root is H-Z-N (ح-ز-ن).
For 'they are sad,' you say 'يَحزنون' (yahzanuna).
خودت رو بسنج 200 سوال
Write a sentence using 'أحزن' and 'على'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Don't be sad, my friend.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about a sad cat.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'يَحزن' in a sentence with 'لأن'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The heart grieves for the loss of a mother.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a short paragraph (3 sentences) about why someone might feel sad.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'We are sad to hear the news.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the plural form 'يحزنون' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a negative sentence using 'لا' and 'يَحزن'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'She is sad about her broken car.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using the past tense 'حَزِنَ'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'يَحزن' metaphorically with 'المدينة' (the city).
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'It saddens me that you are leaving.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'أحزن' and 'كثيراً'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Why are you sad today?'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the dual form 'يحزنان' in a sentence.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'يَحزن' and 'بصمت'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'They are sad because the team lost.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'يَحزن' with a future marker 'سـ'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'One grieves for the loss of time.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Say 'I am sad' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Don't be sad' to a male friend.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'She is sad about the news' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pronounce the root H-Z-N correctly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'We are sad for you' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain in Arabic why a student might be sad (simple).
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The boy was sad' using the past tense.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Don't be sad' to a group of people.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'It saddens me to see this.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Why are you (f) sad?' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'They are sad for their country.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'My heart is sad' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I used to be sad' in Arabic.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'One should not grieve for the past.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The world is sad today.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Don't be sad, everything is fine.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I am sad because I lost my phone.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The mother grieves for her son.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'He will be sad if you leave.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I don't like to be sad.'
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Identify the verb: 'الرجل يَحزن على ماله.'
Does the speaker say 'أحزن' or 'نحزن'?
Listen for the preposition: 'تحزن البنت ____ القطة.'
Is the sentence 'لا تحزن' or 'لا تحزني'?
Identify the subject: 'يَحزنُ الأطفالُ لِفراقِ والِدِهم.'
Is the verb in the past or present: 'حَزِنَ الجميعُ.'
Listen for the cause: 'أحزنُ لِضَياعِ الوَقْتِ.'
Is the speaker male or female: 'أنا أحزنُ.'
Identify the intense adjective: 'يَحزنُ حُزناً شَدِيداً.'
Listen for the negation: 'لَم يَحزن أَحَدٌ.'
Identify the person being addressed: 'لا تحزنوا يا طُلابُ.'
Listen for the metaphorical subject: 'تَحزنُ النُّفوسُ.'
Is the verb 'yahzanu' or 'yuhzinu'?
Identify the frequency: 'هو يَحزنُ أَحياناً.'
Listen for the final sukoon: 'لا تَحزَنْ.'
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Summary
The verb 'yahzan' is the primary way to express the action of being sad in Arabic. It is an intransitive verb that focuses on the internal state of the subject. Example: 'Yahzan al-rajul ala mawt sadiqihi' (The man is sad over the death of his friend).
- A foundational Arabic verb meaning 'to be sad' or 'to grieve.'
- Belongs to the root H-Z-N and follows the Form I verb pattern.
- Commonly used with the preposition 'ala' to indicate the cause of sadness.
- Essential for expressing empathy, mourning, and personal feelings in all registers.
Check the Vowels
Ensure you use the fatha on the 'z' in the present tense (yahzAnu).
Learn the Noun
The noun 'huzn' (sadness) is just as common and useful as the verb.
Religious Context
The phrase 'La Tahzan' is a powerful cultural and religious reference for comfort.
Preposition 'Ala'
Always pair the verb with 'ala' to sound like a native speaker.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر general
عادةً
A1معمولاً، به طور عادی؛ در شرایط نرمال.
عادةً ما
B2این قید معمولا یعنی یه اتفاقی بیشتر وقتها میفته.
إعداد
B2یعنی آماده کردن یه چیزی، مثل آماده کردن غذا یا یه پروژه.
عاضد
B2این فعل یعنی کمک کردن یا پشتیبانی کردن از کسی، مخصوصاً وقتی که به کمک احتیاج داره.
عادي
A1این یک روز معمولی است.
عاقبة
B1نتیجه یا اثر یک عمل، که اغلب ناخوشایند است. باید عواقب انتخابهای خود را پذیرفت.
أعلى
A1بالاتر، برتر، یا بالاترین.
عال
B1این کلمه یعنی 'بلند' یا 'زیاد'. مثلاً صدای بلند یا قیمت بالا.
عالٍ
A2به معنای بلند برای ارتفاع فیزیکی یا صدای بلند است.
عَالَمِيّ
B1مربوط به تمام جهان؛ جهانی یا فراگیر.
