Meaning
Informal way to refer to the inner organs of a person, often used humorously.
Cultural Background
In the bazaar, language is often very physical and grounded. Merchants and repairmen use 'del o roodeh' to show they are doing a thorough job by looking at the very core of a product. Dishes like 'Kaleh Pacheh' involve eating internal organs. This makes the vocabulary of 'innards' very familiar to even young children, removing some of the 'gross-out' factor found in Western cultures. Young Iranians on social media use this phrase humorously when 'unboxing' or 'tearing down' new gadgets, mirroring the 'teardown' culture of YouTube.
The 'Messy' Rule
Only use this when the internal parts are messy or complicated. If it's just one clean part, use 'ghat'eh'.
Not for Romance
Never tell your partner you love their 'del o roodeh'. It's not romantic!
Meaning
Informal way to refer to the inner organs of a person, often used humorously.
The 'Messy' Rule
Only use this when the internal parts are messy or complicated. If it's just one clean part, use 'ghat'eh'.
Not for Romance
Never tell your partner you love their 'del o roodeh'. It's not romantic!
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
تعمیرکار برای درست کردن رادیو، تمام _______ آن را بیرون ریخت.
We use 'del o roodeh' for the internal parts of a radio.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'دل و رودهام میپیچه'?
This phrase describes the sensation of twisting intestines.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'del o roodeh' when fixing something?
دل و روده دستگاه را _______ .
'Rikhtan biroon' means to take everything out/disassemble.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا لپتاپت اینطوریه؟ B: هیچی، دارم _______ رو تمیز میکنم.
Refers to the internal parts of the laptop.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Where to use Del o Roodeh
Machines
- • Computers
- • Car Engines
- • Watches
Body
- • Stomach ache
- • Nausea
- • Anatomy
Practice Bank
4 exercisesتعمیرکار برای درست کردن رادیو، تمام _______ آن را بیرون ریخت.
We use 'del o roodeh' for the internal parts of a radio.
When would you say 'دل و رودهام میپیچه'?
This phrase describes the sensation of twisting intestines.
دل و روده دستگاه را _______ .
'Rikhtan biroon' means to take everything out/disassemble.
A: چرا لپتاپت اینطوریه؟ B: هیچی، دارم _______ رو تمیز میکنم.
Refers to the internal parts of the laptop.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
3 questionsNot rude, but very casual. It's like saying 'guts' instead of 'internal organs'.
Rarely. It's mostly for physical things (bodies or machines).
In this specific phrase, it refers to the stomach area/abdominal cavity.
Related Phrases
دل و جگر
similarHeart and liver
سیر تا پیاز
similarFrom garlic to onion
امعا و احشا
synonymViscera/Innards
