دلخورانه 30 सेकंड में
- Delkhorāne is a Persian adverb meaning 'resentfully' or 'annoyedly', used to describe actions done with hurt feelings.
- It comes from 'del' (heart) and 'khor' (eating), suggesting a heart being consumed by a perceived slight or disappointment.
- It is less intense than pure anger but more specific than general sadness, often used in personal relationship contexts.
- Commonly used with verbs of speaking, looking, or reacting to show that someone feels undervalued or ignored.
The Persian word دلخورانه (delkhorāne) is a sophisticated adverb that captures a very specific emotional state common in Iranian social interactions. To understand it, we must first break down its components. It consists of 'del' (heart), 'khor' (the root of 'khordan', to eat or consume), and the suffix 'āne' which transforms nouns or adjectives into adverbs or descriptive adjectives. Literally, it suggests something done in a 'heart-consuming' or 'heart-eaten' manner. In English, we translate it as 'resentfully', 'annoyedly', or 'with a slighted tone'. However, these English terms often carry a sharper edge than the Persian original. 'Delkhorāne' describes an action performed by someone who feels hurt, neglected, or mildly offended, but who isn't necessarily expressing explosive anger. It is the language of the 'slighted' heart.
- Emotional Nuance
- It suggests a mix of sadness and irritation. When someone speaks 'delkhorāne', they want you to know they are upset without having to say 'I am angry'.
او دلخورانه به من نگاه کرد چون تولدش را فراموش کرده بودم.
In Iranian culture, where indirect communication and 'Ta'arof' (the complex system of etiquette) play a massive role, 'delkhorāne' is a key descriptor for social friction. It is often used in the context of family disputes, friendships where expectations weren't met, or professional settings where someone feels undervalued. Unlike 'asabāni' (angry), which is external and loud, 'delkhori' is internal and heavy. When you do something 'delkhorāne', you are signaling a breach in the emotional contract between two people. It is the adverb of the 'cold shoulder' or the 'heavy sigh'.
- Common Verb Pairings
- It is frequently paired with verbs of communication or perception: 'goftan' (to say), 'neveshtan' (to write), 'negāh kardan' (to look), and 'raftār kardan' (to behave).
نامه را دلخورانه پاره کرد.
The beauty of this word lies in its ability to paint a picture of a person's inner world. If you say someone spoke 'delkhorāne', a Persian speaker immediately envisions a specific posture: perhaps slightly turned away, a lower tone of voice, or a lack of the usual warmth. It is a word that demands empathy or at least acknowledgement of a grievance. In modern social media contexts, a 'delkhorāne' message might be one that is unusually short or lacks the typical emojis, signaling that the sender is 'delkhor' (upset/resentful).
Using 'delkhorāne' correctly requires understanding its position as an adverb. In Persian syntax, adverbs typically precede the verb they modify, though they can sometimes appear earlier in the sentence for emphasis. Because 'delkhorāne' describes the *manner* of an action, it is most powerful when it immediately precedes verbs related to expression. For instance, 'delkhorāne javāb dād' (replied resentfully) tells us not just that they replied, but that the emotional weight of their resentment was carried in that reply. It adds a layer of psychological depth to your descriptions that simple adjectives like 'nārāhat' (unhappy) cannot achieve.
- Structural Placement
- Subject + (Adverbial Phrase) + دلخورانه + Verb. Example: 'Ali delkhorāne otāgh rā tark kard' (Ali left the room resentfully).
چرا اینقدر دلخورانه با من صحبت میکنی؟
When using this word, consider the intensity. It is a 'B1' level word because it moves beyond basic emotions. It implies a history. You aren't 'delkhorāne' at a stranger who bumps into you on the street (that would be 'asabāni' or 'shāki'); you are 'delkhorāne' towards someone you care about or someone who owes you a certain level of respect or attention. Therefore, it is perfectly suited for describing interpersonal dynamics in novels, movies, or deep conversations about relationships. It captures that 'stinging' feeling of a perceived slight.
او دلخورانه سرش را تکان داد و رفت.
In formal writing, 'delkhorāne' can be used to describe the tone of a letter or a formal complaint that is not yet an outright accusation but expresses dissatisfaction. For example, 'Vey delkhorāne az adam-e tavajjoh-e mas'oolin goft' (He spoke resentfully about the lack of attention from officials). Here, it conveys a sense of being let down by a system or person. It is a very versatile word that bridges the gap between personal hurt and professional dissatisfaction.
You will hear 'delkhorāne' most frequently in domestic settings and in Iranian media that focuses on social and family dynamics. If you watch a Persian 'Serial' (TV soap opera), you will inevitably see a character who feels slighted—perhaps a mother-in-law who wasn't consulted about a dinner menu, or a sibling who feels forgotten. The narrator or other characters might describe their behavior as 'delkhorāne'. It is a staple of the 'emotional vocabulary' of everyday Iranian life. In a culture where 'Ghele' (complaining/venting) is a common way to process social friction, 'delkhorāne' describes the delivery of those complaints.
- Cultural Context: Ghahr
- The Iranian concept of 'Ghahr' (the silent treatment or a period of non-communication after a fight) often begins with 'delkhorāne' behavior. It is the precursor to a full social break.
مادرم دلخورانه از آشپزخانه بیرون آمد.
In literature, authors use this word to provide subtext. Instead of saying 'He was sad', saying 'He spoke delkhorāne' tells the reader that there is a specific cause for this sadness—a perceived injustice or a lack of affection. Great Persian writers like Simin Daneshvar or Zoya Pirzad often use such descriptive adverbs to build the internal atmosphere of their characters' lives. It reflects a world where emotions are often veiled but deeply felt.
او دلخورانه به دوستانش پشت کرد.
Even in modern Iranian pop music, you'll find lyrics describing a lover's 'delkhorāne' gaze. It’s a word that resonates because it touches on the universal human experience of feeling unappreciated. If you are living in an Iranian household or spending time with Persian speakers, using this word correctly to describe a situation will show a very high level of cultural and linguistic fluency. It shows you understand the 'del' (heart) of the language.
One of the most common mistakes learners make is confusing 'delkhorāne' with 'asabāni' (angrily) or 'nārāhat' (sadly). While they are related, they are not interchangeable. 'Asabāni' implies a loss of control or a high-energy negative emotion. 'Delkhorāne' is more subdued and rooted in disappointment. If someone breaks your phone, you might react 'asabāni'. If your best friend doesn't invite you to their party, you react 'delkhorāne'. Using 'asabāni' when you mean 'delkhorāne' might make the situation sound more violent or aggressive than it actually is.
- Mistake: Overusing it for strangers
- You usually don't feel 'delkhor' with a total stranger because there's no emotional bond to be 'eaten' (khor). Use 'shāki' (complaining) or 'nā-rāzi' (dissatisfied) for formal or stranger-based interactions.
Incorrect: راننده تاکسی دلخورانه فریاد زد. (The taxi driver shouted resentfully.)
Correct: راننده تاکسی با عصبانیت فریاد زد. (The taxi driver shouted with anger.)
Another mistake is using it as a simple adjective for a person (e.g., 'He is a delkhorāne person'). While 'āne' words can sometimes act as adjectives, 'delkhorāne' is almost exclusively used to describe *actions* or *expressions*. If you want to say a person is resentful, you should use the adjective 'delkhor'. For example, 'Ali delkhor ast' (Ali is resentful/upset). 'Delkhorāne' should be reserved for describing *how* Ali is doing something. 'Ali delkhorāne harf zad' (Ali spoke resentfully).
او دلخورانه به من پیام داد.
Finally, don't confuse it with 'ghahr-ālood' (filled with the silent treatment). 'Delkhorāne' is a lighter touch. 'Ghahr-ālood' suggests a much more serious and perhaps permanent rift. 'Delkhorāne' is often the 'pout' before the reconciliation. Understanding these shades of meaning will help you navigate the complex emotional landscape of Persian social life without causing unintended offense or misunderstanding the gravity of a situation.
To truly master 'delkhorāne', it helps to see it alongside its synonyms and near-synonyms. Persian is rich in words for emotions, and each has its own place. 'Nārāhat-āne' is similar but often implies more sadness than resentment. 'Ghele-mandāne' (complainingly/reproachfully) is very close but has a more verbal, active component of laying blame. 'Ba-talkhi' (bitterly) is much stronger and suggests a deeper, more permanent sense of cynicism or pain. 'Delkhorāne' sits in the middle—it's the word for a 'bruised' feeling.
- Comparison: Delkhorāne vs. Ghele-mandāne
- 'Delkhorāne' focuses on the inner hurt feeling. 'Ghele-mandāne' focuses on the act of complaining or holding someone accountable for a mistake.
او گلهمندانه از دیر کردن من انتقاد کرد.
Another alternative is 'ba-deltangi' (with longing/sadness), but this is more about missing someone than being upset with them. 'Khashm-gināne' (angrily) is the opposite in terms of energy level. If you want to describe a look that is both sad and resentful, you might use 'hasrat-bār' (sorrowful/full of regret), but 'delkhorāne' is more specific to social slights. In academic or very formal contexts, you might see 'ba-nā-khosh-noodi' (with dissatisfaction), which is a more sterile, less emotional version of 'delkhorāne'.
او دلخورانه سکوت کرد.
Finally, consider the word 'ranyide-khāter-āne' (with a wounded soul/mind). This is a very poetic and formal synonym for 'delkhorāne'. You will find it in classical literature or very high-register speech. It carries the same meaning but with much more 'vazn' (weight) and elegance. For everyday conversation and standard B1-C1 level proficiency, 'delkhorāne' remains the most useful and naturally occurring term for this very human emotion of feeling a bit let down by those we care about.
How Formal Is It?
रोचक तथ्य
In Persian, the 'heart' (del) is the seat of all emotions, not just love. This is why so many emotional words in Persian start with 'del', including 'del-tang' (homesick/sad) and 'del-shure' (anxiety).
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing the 'kh' like a hard 'k'. It should be a fricative.
- Making the 'ā' sound too much like 'a' in 'cat'. It should be more like 'a' in 'ball' or 'father'.
- Missing the 'h' sound if they confuse it with 'delkorāne' (not a word).
- Stress on the first syllable.
- Pronouncing 'ne' as 'nee'.
कठिनाई स्तर
The word is common in literature and news, making it moderately easy to recognize once the root 'del' is known.
Requires understanding of the 'āne' suffix and proper adverbial placement.
Using it with the right 'emotional' tone is key to sounding natural.
Easily identifiable by the distinctive 'del-khor' sound.
आगे क्या सीखें
पूर्वापेक्षाएँ
आगे सीखें
उन्नत
ज़रूरी व्याकरण
Adverb Formation with -āne
Delkhor (adj) + āne = Delkhorāne (adv)
Adverb Placement
Adverbs like delkhorāne usually come before the verb.
Ezafe Construction with Manner
Ba lahni (with a tone) + delkhorāne = Ba lahni delkhorāne.
Compound Verbs and Adverbs
Delkhorāne 'pas dād' (He gave back resentfully). The adverb modifies the whole compound verb.
Using Adverbs as Adjectives
In some contexts, 'delkhorāne' can modify a noun (e.g., 'negāh-e delkhorāne'), acting as an adjective.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
او دلخورانه رفت.
He went away resentfully.
Simple adverb + verb structure.
مادرم دلخورانه نگاه کرد.
My mother looked resentfully.
Subject + adverb + verb.
چرا دلخورانه حرف میزنی؟
Why are you talking resentfully?
Question form with adverb.
او دلخورانه نشست.
She sat down resentfully.
Adverb modifying the verb 'to sit'.
علی دلخورانه کتاب را بست.
Ali closed the book resentfully.
Object included in the sentence.
آنها دلخورانه خداحافظی کردند.
They said goodbye resentfully.
Plural subject.
گربه دلخورانه از اتاق بیرون رفت.
The cat went out of the room resentfully.
Using an animal as a subject for personification.
او دلخورانه به من لبخند نزد.
She didn't smile at me resentfully.
Negative verb with adverb.
دوستم دلخورانه به پیام من جواب داد.
My friend replied to my message resentfully.
Compound verb 'javāb dādan'.
او دلخورانه گفت که نمیآید.
He said resentfully that he isn't coming.
Indirect speech.
بچه دلخورانه اسباببازی را پس داد.
The child gave back the toy resentfully.
Compound verb 'pas dādan'.
او دلخورانه از من روی برگرداند.
She turned her face away from me resentfully.
Idiomatic expression 'roo bargardāndan'.
چرا اینقدر دلخورانه به من نگاه میکنی؟
Why are you looking at me so resentfully?
Use of 'inghadar' for emphasis.
او دلخورانه در را بست و رفت.
He closed the door resentfully and left.
Sequential actions.
سارا دلخورانه هدیه را قبول کرد.
Sara accepted the gift resentfully.
Contrasting action and emotion.
آنها دلخورانه با هم صحبت میکردند.
They were talking to each other resentfully.
Past continuous tense.
او دلخورانه از بیتوجهی همسرش شکایت کرد.
She complained resentfully about her husband's inattention.
Prepositional phrase 'az...'
نویسنده دلخورانه به نقدهای منفی پاسخ داد.
The author responded resentfully to the negative reviews.
Formal context.
او دلخورانه سرش را به نشانه تاسف تکان داد.
He shook his head resentfully as a sign of regret/disappointment.
Descriptive phrase.
وقتی نامش را در لیست ندید، دلخورانه سکوت کرد.
When he didn't see his name on the list, he fell silent resentfully.
Subordinate clause of time.
او دلخورانه از مهمانی زودتر از بقیه رفت.
He left the party earlier than others resentfully.
Comparative 'zoodtar az'.
مدیر دلخورانه به اشتباهات کارمندش اشاره کرد.
The manager pointed out his employee's mistakes resentfully.
Professional context.
او دلخورانه از اینکه دعوت نشده بود، حرف زد.
He spoke resentfully about not being invited.
Passive structure 'davvat nashode bood'.
دخترک دلخورانه گوشهای نشست و با کسی حرف نزد.
The little girl sat in a corner resentfully and didn't talk to anyone.
Compound sentence.
او دلخورانه از عدم رعایت عدالت در محیط کار سخن گفت.
He spoke resentfully about the lack of justice in the workplace.
Formal vocabulary like 'adam-e ro'āyat'.
لحن دلخورانه او نشان میداد که هنوز از ما ناراحت است.
His resentful tone showed that he was still upset with us.
Adjectival use of the adverbial form.
او دلخورانه به وعدههای عمل نشده اشاره کرد.
He resentfully pointed to the unfulfilled promises.
Past participle as adjective 'amal nashode'.
وی دلخورانه از اینکه زحماتش دیده نشده بود، گلایه کرد.
He complained resentfully that his efforts had not been seen.
Use of 'vey' (formal he/she).
او دلخورانه به یاد روزهایی افتاد که نادیده گرفته میشد.
He resentfully remembered the days when he was ignored.
Passive voice 'nādide gerefte mishod'.
چرا باید اینقدر دلخورانه با مسائل برخورد کنی؟
Why must you approach issues so resentfully?
Modal verb 'bāyad'.
او دلخورانه از تغییر ناگهانی برنامهها انتقاد کرد.
He criticized the sudden change of plans resentfully.
Compound noun 'taghyir-e nāgahāni'.
پیرمرد دلخورانه به عصایش تکیه داد و چیزی نگفت.
The old man leaned on his cane resentfully and said nothing.
Descriptive narrative style.
او دلخورانه از تضییع حقوقش در قرارداد جدید پرده برداشت.
He resentfully revealed the infringement of his rights in the new contract.
Idiomatic verb 'parde bardāshtan' (to reveal).
رفتار دلخورانه او در جمع، باعث تعجب همگان شد.
His resentful behavior in the group caused everyone's surprise.
Noun phrase as subject.
او دلخورانه از اینکه در تصمیمگیریها مشارکت داده نشده بود، لب به اعتراض گشود.
He resentfully opened his mouth in protest for not being involved in decision-making.
Idiomatic 'lab be ete'rāz goshood'.
وی دلخورانه به تفاوتهای فاحش میان قول و عمل اشاره نمود.
He resentfully pointed to the glaring differences between word and deed.
Formal verb 'nemoodan' instead of 'kardan'.
او دلخورانه از برخوردهای سرد و بیروح همکارانش یاد کرد.
He resentfully recalled the cold and soulless interactions of his colleagues.
Plural nouns with adjectives.
در آن نامه، او دلخورانه از سالهای جوانیاش که به هدر رفته بود، نوشت.
In that letter, he wrote resentfully about his youth that had been wasted.
Relative clause 'ke be hadar rafte bood'.
او دلخورانه از اینکه همواره در حاشیه قرار گرفته است، سخن راند.
He spoke resentfully about always being sidelined.
Formal verb 'sokhan rāndan'.
پاسخهای دلخورانه و کوتاه او، نشان از عمق فاجعه داشت.
His resentful and short answers indicated the depth of the disaster.
Abstract noun 'omgh-e fāje'e'.
او دلخورانه از استبداد نهفته در لایههای زیرین سازمان انتقاد کرد.
He resentfully criticized the latent tyranny in the underlying layers of the organization.
Highly formal/academic vocabulary.
این سکوت دلخورانه، از هزاران فریاد گویاتر بود.
This resentful silence was more expressive than thousands of shouts.
Literary comparison.
او دلخورانه به واکاوی علل فروپاشی روابط عاطفیاش پرداخت.
He resentfully set about analyzing the causes of the collapse of his emotional relationships.
Verb 'pardākhtan' + 'be' for starting an activity.
وی دلخورانه از هجمههای بیامان منتقدان به آثارش سخن به میان آورد.
He brought up the relentless attacks of critics on his works resentfully.
Idiomatic 'sokhan be miyān āvordan'.
او دلخورانه از زوال ارزشهای اخلاقی در جامعه مدرن شکوه میکرد.
He complained resentfully of the decline of moral values in modern society.
Verb 'shokooh kardan' (to complain/lament).
لحن دلخورانه او، پارادوکسی آشکار با ادعای بیتفاوتیاش بود.
His resentful tone was a clear paradox with his claim of indifference.
Logical/philosophical terminology.
او دلخورانه از اینکه هویتش در پسِ نقابهای مصلحتاندیشی گم شده بود، رنج میبرد.
He suffered resentfully from the fact that his identity was lost behind masks of expediency.
Complex psychological theme.
وی دلخورانه به بازخوانی پروندهای پرداخت که سالها پیش مختومه شده بود.
He resentfully proceeded to re-read a file that had been closed years ago.
Legal/archival context.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
— Very resentfully. Used to emphasize the depth of the hurt.
خیلی دلخورانه با من برخورد کرد.
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
Asabāni is active anger; delkhorāne is passive resentment/hurt.
Nārāhat is general sadness; delkhorāne is sadness caused by someone else's action.
Shāki is more about making a formal complaint or being a 'plaintiff'.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
— To worry someone or make them feel resentful/hurt.
با این حرفها دل مرا نخور.
Informal— To win someone's heart back (often after being delkhor).
باید دلش را به دست بیاوری.
Common— To have a 'dirty heart' (to remain resentful or suspicious).
هنوز از او دلچرکین هستم.
Informal/Idiomatic— Hearts find a way to each other (empathy), sometimes used when both are 'delkhor'.
دل به دل راه دارد، من هم ناراحتم.
Common— Out of sight, out of mind (sometimes said when 'delkhori' fades with distance).
نگران نباش، از دل برود هر آنکه از دیده برفت.
Proverb— With heart and soul (the opposite of delkhorāne).
با دل و جان کارت را انجام بده.
Common— To strike the heart to the sea (to take a risk, perhaps to fix a delkhori).
دل به دریا زد و عذرخواهی کرد.
Commonआसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले
Both involve being upset with someone.
Ghele-mand is the state of having a complaint. Delkhorāne is the manner of acting out of that hurt.
او گلهمند بود و دلخورانه حرف میزد.
Both are negative emotions towards others.
Motanaffer means 'hating'. Delkhorāne is much milder and usually involves someone you still care about.
من از او متنفر نیستم، فقط کمی دلخورانه با او برخورد کردم.
Both involve a lack of happiness.
Afsorde is clinical or deep depression. Delkhorāne is a temporary social reaction.
او افسرده نیست، فقط از دست تو دلخورانه رفتار میکند.
Both might involve being quiet or avoiding eye contact.
Khejālati is shyness. Delkhorāne is a choice made because of hurt feelings.
او خجالتی نیست، دلخورانه سکوت کرده است.
Someone acting delkhorāne might try to seem bi-tafāvot.
Bi-tafāvot is actually not caring. Delkhorāne is caring too much and being hurt.
او سعی کرد بیتفاوت باشد اما دلخورانه نگاه کرد.
वाक्य संरचनाएँ
من دلخورانه رفتم.
I went resentfully.
او دلخورانه به من گفت...
He told me resentfully...
چرا دلخورانه با من رفتار میکنی؟
Why are you treating me resentfully?
او دلخورانه از عدم توجه گلایه کرد.
He complained resentfully about the lack of attention.
لحن دلخورانه او گویای همه چیز بود.
His resentful tone spoke volumes.
او دلخورانه به واکاوی ریشههای رنجش خود پرداخت.
He resentfully proceeded to analyze the roots of his resentment.
او دلخورانه نگاهی به من انداخت.
He cast a resentful glance at me.
نامه را دلخورانه پاره کرد و دور ریخت.
He tore the letter resentfully and threw it away.
शब्द परिवार
संज्ञा
क्रिया
विशेषण
संबंधित
इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें
Common in literature, drama, and personal conversations.
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Using 'delkhorāne' as a noun.
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Using 'delkhori' as the noun.
'Delkhorāne' is an adverb. You can't say 'I have a delkhorāne'. You say 'I have delkhori'.
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Confusing it with 'asabāni' (angrily).
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Using 'delkhorāne' for hurt feelings, 'asabāni' for rage.
If someone is shouting, they aren't 'delkhorāne'; they are 'asabāni'.
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Misplacing it in the sentence.
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Putting it before the verb.
While Persian word order is flexible, 'delkhorāne' sounds most natural right before the verb it modifies.
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Using it for physical pain.
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Using 'bā dard' (with pain).
'Delkhorāne' is only for emotional hurt, not physical 'heart' pain.
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Pronouncing 'āne' as 'ān'.
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Ensuring the 'e' at the end is heard.
The 'e' is crucial for the adverbial suffix. Without it, the word is incomplete.
सुझाव
Context is King
Only use 'delkhorāne' when there's an emotional bond. If a stranger is rude, you are 'asabāni' (angry), not 'delkhor'.
The -āne Suffix
Remember that '-āne' is like '-ly'. It turns the feeling of 'delkhori' into the action of doing something 'delkhorāne'.
The Silent Treatment
If someone is acting 'delkhorāne', they might be about to start 'Ghahr' (silence). Address it early!
Root Word
Learn 'Del' (heart) and 'Khordan' (to eat) separately to see how they combine into this beautiful word.
The 'Kh' Sound
Make sure your 'kh' is raspy, like you're clearing your throat gently. Don't say it like 'k'.
Show, Don't Tell
Instead of saying 'He was upset', write 'He looked at the floor delkhorāne'. It's much better writing.
Tone Matters
Listen for the 'sigh' that often accompanies this word in Persian speech.
Ghele-mandāne
If the person is actually complaining out loud, 'ghele-mandāne' might be a better word choice.
Opposites
To fix a 'delkhorāne' situation, try to act 'samimāne' (sincerely/warmly).
Heart Eater
Just remember: A 'Heart Eater' (Del-Khor) is someone who is resentful.
याद करें
स्मृति सहायक
Think of 'Del' as 'Dell' (the computer) and 'Khor' as 'Core'. If your 'Del Core' is 'eaten' (khor) by a virus, you feel 'delkhorāne' (resentful) at the computer!
दृश्य संबंध
Imagine a red heart with a small bite taken out of it. The person whose heart it is is looking away with a pout. That is 'delkhorāne'.
Word Web
चैलेंज
Try to describe a scene from a movie where a character feels ignored using the word 'delkhorāne' three times in different contexts (speech, look, action).
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
The word is a compound of 'Del' (Middle Persian 'dil'), meaning heart, and 'Khor', the present stem of 'Khordan' (Middle Persian 'xwardan'), meaning to eat or consume. The suffix '-āne' is an Indo-European suffix used to form adverbs and adjectives of manner.
मूल अर्थ: To have one's heart consumed or eaten away by sorrow or a slight.
Indo-European -> Indo-Iranian -> Iranian -> Western Iranian -> Persianसांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
Be careful not to dismiss someone's 'delkhorāne' behavior as just 'moodiness'. In a Persian context, it is a serious signal that a relationship needs attention.
While English speakers might just say someone is 'pouting' or 'being passive-aggressive', 'delkhorāne' has a more sympathetic tone in Persian. It acknowledges the person's heart is actually hurting.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
Family Arguments
- دلخورانه از سر سفره بلند شد.
- دلخورانه به اتاقش رفت.
- دلخورانه با برادرش حرف زد.
- دلخورانه به عکسها نگاه کرد.
Professional Settings
- دلخورانه از ترفیع نگرفتن گفت.
- دلخورانه استعفا داد.
- دلخورانه به ایمیل رئیس پاسخ داد.
- دلخورانه در جلسه سکوت کرد.
Romantic Relationships
- دلخورانه پیام را سین کرد و جواب نداد.
- دلخورانه از بیتوجهیها گلایه کرد.
- دلخورانه هدیه را کناری گذاشت.
- دلخورانه از رستوران خارج شد.
Literature/Storytelling
- شخصیت اصلی دلخورانه به گذشته فکر میکرد.
- او دلخورانه از سرنوشت خود مینالید.
- لحنی دلخورانه در سرتاسر کتاب حاکم بود.
- دلخورانه به افقهای دور چشم دوخته بود.
Social Gatherings
- دلخورانه از اینکه به او تعارف نشده بود، ناراحت بود.
- دلخورانه گوشهای نشست.
- دلخورانه با بقیه خداحافظی کرد.
- دلخورانه به حرفهای دیگران گوش میداد.
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"چرا اینقدر دلخورانه به من نگاه میکنی؟ اتفاقی افتاده؟"
"فکر نمیکنی برخوردت با علی کمی دلخورانه بود؟"
"آیا تا به حال مجبور شدهای دلخورانه از کسی جدا شوی؟"
"چرا وقتی از دست کسی ناراحتی، دلخورانه رفتار میکنی؟"
"به نظرت بهترین راه برای جواب دادن به یک پیام دلخورانه چیست؟"
डायरी विषय
امروز چه زمانی احساس کردی که باید دلخورانه با کسی رفتار کنی؟ چرا؟
یک خاطره بنویس که در آن کسی دلخورانه از تو جدا شد و تو بعداً فهمیدی چرا.
تفاوت بین رفتار 'عصبانی' و 'دلخورانه' را در زندگی شخصی خودت توصیف کن.
اگر بخواهی یک شخصیت داستانی خلق کنی که همیشه دلخورانه حرف میزند، او چه ویژگیهایی دارد؟
چگونه میتوانیم بدون اینکه دلخورانه رفتار کنیم، ناراحتی خود را به دیگران بگوییم؟
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is generally negative as it describes resentment or annoyance. However, in Persian culture, it is a 'soft' negative that often signals a need for reconciliation.
You can, but it sounds quite personal. In a very formal setting, 'nā-khosh-nood-āne' might be safer, but if you have a close relationship with your boss, 'delkhorāne' works.
'Delkhor' is an adjective (He is delkhor). 'Delkhorāne' is an adverb (He spoke delkhorāne). Use the first for the person's state and the second for their action.
Etymologically, yes. 'Del' means heart. It implies the emotion is felt deeply in the chest/soul, not just a logical disagreement.
Yes, it is very common in modern poetry to describe the feeling of being let down by a lover or by society.
Metaphorically, yes. You might say a cat looked 'delkhorāne' if you didn't give it food on time.
No. The verb is 'delkhor kardan' (to make someone resentful). 'Delkhorāne' is only used to describe *how* something is done.
Usually by asking 'Cherā delkhori?' (Why are you resentful?) or apologizing to 'be dast āvordan-e del' (win back their heart).
Yes, it is a very high-frequency word in daily Persian life and media.
It is considered B1 (Intermediate) because it involves nuanced emotional expression beyond basic needs.
खुद को परखो 200 सवाल
Write a sentence using 'delkhorāne' to describe how someone looks at you.
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Describe a time you felt 'delkhor' and how you acted 'delkhorāne'.
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Write a short dialogue between two friends where one is acting 'delkhorāne'.
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Translate: 'The manager spoke resentfully about the missed deadline.'
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Use 'delkhorāne' in a formal context regarding a contract.
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Compare 'delkhorāne' and 'asabāni' in three sentences.
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Write a poem line using 'delkhorāne'.
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How would a child act 'delkhorāne'? Describe the scene.
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Explain the etymology of the word in Persian.
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Describe a movie scene using the word.
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Write a letter opening that sounds 'delkhorāne'.
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Translate: 'Why are you looking at me so resentfully?'
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Describe the difference between 'delkhorāne' and 'ghele-mandāne'.
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Use 'delkhorāne' to describe a person's silence.
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Write five collocations for 'delkhorāne'.
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Describe a 'delkhorāne' response to a text message.
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What is the cultural significance of this word in Iran?
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Use the word in a sentence with a past continuous verb.
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Translate: 'He resentfully tore the invitation.'
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Create a mnemonic for this word.
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Pronounce 'delkhorāne' clearly.
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Say 'He looked at me resentfully' in Persian.
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Ask someone why they are acting resentfully.
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Describe a feeling of resentment using the word.
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Use 'delkhorāne' in a sentence about a forgotten birthday.
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Compare your feelings of 'asabāni' vs 'delkhorāne'.
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Tell a short story about a delkhor child.
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Explain the meaning of 'delkhorāne' to a friend.
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Practice the 'kh' sound in 'delkhorāne'.
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Say: 'Don't talk to me so resentfully.'
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Use the word in a formal business context.
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Describe a pouting cat using the word.
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What rhymes with 'delkhorāne'? Name three.
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How do you say 'resentful tone'?
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Say: 'She left the party resentfully.'
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Use 'delkhorāne' to describe a letter.
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Explain 'heart-eating' as a concept.
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Ask: 'Why did you answer me resentfully?'
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Give a synonym for 'delkhorāne'.
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Use the word in a sentence about 'Ta'arof'.
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Listen and identify the word: 'delkhorāne'.
Is the speaker happy or upset? (Audio: او دلخورانه گفت...)
Which word did you hear? 'delkhorāne' or 'doostāne'?
Identify the verb modified by 'delkhorāne' in the audio.
Does the tone match the word 'delkhorāne'?
Listen for the suffix '-āne' in a list of words.
What is the subject of the sentence? (Audio: سارا دلخورانه رفت.)
How many syllables are in the word you heard?
Is the sentence formal or informal? (Audio: جناب عالی دلخورانه...)
What is the emotion? (Audio of a sigh + 'delkhorāne')
Identify the root 'del' in the sentence.
Which sound is 'kh'? (Audio of 'k' vs 'kh')
Listen to a dialogue: Why is she delkhor?
True or False: The speaker is shouting.
Identify the preposition used with 'delkhori'.
او دلخورانه است.
Delkhorāne is an adverb, not an adjective for a person's state.
او دلخورانه فریاد زد.
'Delkhorāne' is usually quiet/resentful, not loud screaming.
من دلخورانه از دست تو هستم.
Use the adjective 'delkhor' with 'hastam'.
او دلخورانه به من خندید (meaning joyfully).
Delkhorāne is negative.
او دلخورانه را گفت.
No need for 'rā' with an adverb.
دلخورانه من رفتم.
Better word order.
او دلخورانه به کتاب نگاه کرد (meaning he liked it).
Delkhorāne implies he is upset with the book/situation.
او دلخورانه جواب دادند.
Subject-verb agreement.
خیلی دلخورانه است.
Use the adjective 'delkhorkonande' for 'It is very annoying'.
او دلخورانه سکوت کرد (meaning he was happy).
Delkhorāne silence is a negative silence.
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Summary
The word 'delkhorāne' is the perfect tool for describing that 'stung' or 'slighted' feeling in social interactions. For example, if a friend forgets your birthday, you might reply to their late text 'delkhorāne'—not screaming, but clearly hurt and resentful.
- Delkhorāne is a Persian adverb meaning 'resentfully' or 'annoyedly', used to describe actions done with hurt feelings.
- It comes from 'del' (heart) and 'khor' (eating), suggesting a heart being consumed by a perceived slight or disappointment.
- It is less intense than pure anger but more specific than general sadness, often used in personal relationship contexts.
- Commonly used with verbs of speaking, looking, or reacting to show that someone feels undervalued or ignored.
Context is King
Only use 'delkhorāne' when there's an emotional bond. If a stranger is rude, you are 'asabāni' (angry), not 'delkhor'.
The -āne Suffix
Remember that '-āne' is like '-ly'. It turns the feeling of 'delkhori' into the action of doing something 'delkhorāne'.
The Silent Treatment
If someone is acting 'delkhorāne', they might be about to start 'Ghahr' (silence). Address it early!
Root Word
Learn 'Del' (heart) and 'Khordan' (to eat) separately to see how they combine into this beautiful word.
संबंधित सामग्री
emotions के और शब्द
عاشق
A1किसी के प्यार में होना या किसी चीज़ के लिए गहरा जुनून होना।
عاشق بودن
A2किसी से प्यार करना या किसी चीज़ का दीवाना होना।
عاشق شدن
A2किसी के प्यार में पड़ना (Kisi ke pyar mein padna).
عاشقانه
B1प्यार से या रोमांटिक तरीके से।
عاطفه
A2स्नेह, भावना। वह अपने परिवार के प्रति बहुत स्नेह रखता है।
اعتقاد
A2एक मजबूत विश्वास या आस्था। उदाहरण: 'मुझे ईश्वर में विश्वास है।' (من به خدا اعتقاد دارم।)
اعتماد
A2Trust, confidence, reliance.
اعتماد کردن
A2To trust; to rely on.
عجب
B1आश्चर्य या विस्मय की अभिव्यक्ति; कितना अजीब है!
عجول
A1अधैर्य; वह व्यक्ति जिसमें धैर्य की कमी हो और जो बहुत जल्दी में रहता हो।
