Signification
I feel sad because you are not here with me.
Contexte culturel
In Iran, expressing 'deltangi' is a way to show you value a relationship. It is common for relatives to say this even if they saw you just a few days ago. For the millions of Iranians living abroad, this phrase is often directed at 'Vatan' (the homeland). It carries a heavy sense of nostalgia and loss. Classical poets like Rumi use the 'narrow heart' to describe the soul's imprisonment in the physical world, longing for the spiritual world. The phrase is the most common lyric in Persian pop. It often appears in the 'chorus' to create an emotional hook that listeners can relate to.
Use 'Khayli'
Add 'khayli' (very) before 'tang' to sound more sincere: 'Delam barat khayli tang shode.'
Don't forget the 'Baraye'
English speakers often forget the 'for' (baraye). You can't just say 'Delam tanget shode' in formal Persian.
Signification
I feel sad because you are not here with me.
Use 'Khayli'
Add 'khayli' (very) before 'tang' to sound more sincere: 'Delam barat khayli tang shode.'
Don't forget the 'Baraye'
English speakers often forget the 'for' (baraye). You can't just say 'Delam tanget shode' in formal Persian.
The 'Tiny' Heart
If someone says their heart is 'yek zarreh' (a tiny bit) for you, it means they miss you immensely!
Past Tense for Meetings
Always use 'shode bud' when you finally meet the person. It shows you were missing them until this moment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I miss you' (informal).
دلم برایت ____ شده.
The word 'tang' (narrow/tight) is the key part of this idiom.
How would you say 'I miss my mother'?
Which sentence is correct?
The structure is 'Delam' + 'barāye [person]' + 'tang shode'.
Complete the dialogue between two friends who haven't seen each other in a year.
سارا: سلام مریم! چقدر ____!
When meeting after a period of absence, the past perfect 'shode bud' is used to describe the feeling leading up to the meeting.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are texting your partner 'I miss you' in a very short, casual way.
'Deltangetam' is the most common casual contraction for texting.
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Aides visuelles
Informal vs Formal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesدلم برایت ____ شده.
The word 'tang' (narrow/tight) is the key part of this idiom.
Which sentence is correct?
The structure is 'Delam' + 'barāye [person]' + 'tang shode'.
سارا: سلام مریم! چقدر ____!
When meeting after a period of absence, the past perfect 'shode bud' is used to describe the feeling leading up to the meeting.
You are texting your partner 'I miss you' in a very short, casual way.
'Deltangetam' is the most common casual contraction for texting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'Delam barāye pizza tang shode' if you haven't had it in a long time.
Absolutely. It is very common and not necessarily romantic between friends in Persian culture.
'Deltangam' is an adjective (I am heart-narrowed), while 'Delam tang shode' is a verbal phrase. They mean the same thing, but the latter is more common in speech.
You say 'Delam barāyat tang mishavad' (My heart will become narrow).
Yes, it might be a bit much. Wait until you have an established connection.
Yes, it is the standard way to express longing for someone who has passed away.
The most common reply is 'Man ham hamintor' (Me too) or 'Man ham delam barāyat tang shode'.
Persian focuses on the pressure of sadness, which feels like a constriction or narrowing of the chest.
Yes: 'Injaneb moshtagh-e didar-e shoma hastam.'
Yes, it means 'tight' (like clothes) or 'narrow' (like a road).
Expressions liées
جایت خالی است
similarYour place is empty.
مشتاق دیدارم
formalI am longing for a meeting.
یادش بخیر
similarMay its memory be good.
دلم گرفت
builds onMy heart was seized.
خاطرت عزیزم است
similarYour memory is dear to me.
