A1 Idiom Neutral

دل گرفتن.

del gereftan.

To feel sad/down.

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Meaning

To feel melancholic or disheartened, often without a clear reason.

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Cultural Background

Persians love sad poetry. 'دل گرفتن' is often seen as a prerequisite for appreciating deep art.

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Use it with 'بی‌دلیل'

Add 'بی‌دلیل' (without reason) to emphasize the mood.

Meaning

To feel melancholic or disheartened, often without a clear reason.

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Use it with 'بی‌دلیل'

Add 'بی‌دلیل' (without reason) to emphasize the mood.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

وقتی باران می‌بارد، _______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دلم می‌گیرد

The idiom for feeling sad is 'دل گرفتن'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

وقتی باران می‌بارد، _______.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: دلم می‌گیرد

The idiom for feeling sad is 'دل گرفتن'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, but it's mild. Use 'دل‌شکسته' for a broken heart.

Related Phrases

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دل‌تنگ شدن

synonym

To miss someone/something

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