Meaning
To be happy or optimistic despite difficulties, often with simple things.
Cultural Background
Even if an Iranian host has very little to offer, they will say 'Deltan khosh bashad' to imply that the joy of your company is more important than the food. The phrase is a simplified version of complex Sufi ideas about 'Rida' (acceptance of fate). The hashtag #دلخوشی is used by young Iranians to share photos of coffee, books, or nature, reclaiming the idiom for a modern 'aesthetic' of mindfulness. When someone shows you a new expensive item, saying 'Ba del-e khosh' is a way to be polite without focusing too much on the price or material value.
Use it for blessings
When someone buys a house or car, always say 'Ba del-e khosh'. It makes you sound very native.
Watch the sarcasm
If you say 'Delt khoshe' with a flat tone, it means 'You're delusional'.
Meaning
To be happy or optimistic despite difficulties, often with simple things.
Use it for blessings
When someone buys a house or car, always say 'Ba del-e khosh'. It makes you sound very native.
Watch the sarcasm
If you say 'Delt khoshe' with a flat tone, it means 'You're delusional'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'del' and 'khosh'.
پول مهم نیست، مهم این است که آدم ....... باشد.
The phrase 'Adam delash khosh bashad' is a standard way to say 'one should be content'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Delt khoshe ha!' (said sarcastically)?
Situation: Someone thinks they can win the lottery with one ticket.
This phrase is used to mock someone's unrealistic optimism.
Complete the dialogue.
A: مبارک باشه! ماشین نو خریدی؟ B: آره، ممنون. A: انشاءالله با ....... سوار شی.
This is the standard cultural blessing for a new purchase.
🎉 Score: /3
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Practice Bank
3 exercisesپول مهم نیست، مهم این است که آدم ....... باشد.
The phrase 'Adam delash khosh bashad' is a standard way to say 'one should be content'.
Situation: Someone thinks they can win the lottery with one ticket.
This phrase is used to mock someone's unrealistic optimism.
A: مبارک باشه! ماشین نو خریدی؟ B: آره، ممنون. A: انشاءالله با ....... سوار شی.
This is the standard cultural blessing for a new purchase.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
2 questionsNot exactly. 'Happy' is 'khosh-hal'. 'Del khosh' is more like 'content' or 'optimistic'.
Better to use 'rezayat-e shoghli' (job satisfaction) unless you are talking about your life philosophy.
Related Phrases
دلگرم بودن
similarTo be encouraged or heartened.
خوشخیال بودن
specialized formTo be a dreamer or unrealistic.
قانع بودن
synonymTo be content/satisfied.
