Meaning
To experience a sudden feeling of worry, apprehension, or uneasiness.
Cultural Background
Mothers in Iran are famous for having 'delshooreh' for their children, even if they are adults. It's considered a sign of 'Madaraneh' (motherly) love. Some Iranians believe that if you get a sudden 'delshooreh', you should say a prayer or give a small amount of money to the poor to prevent a bad event. If a guest is late to a dinner party, the host might say 'delshooreh gereftim' to show how much they care about the guest's safety. In Persian poetry, the 'Del' is the center of the universe. Agitation in the 'Del' reflects a cosmic imbalance for the individual.
Use with 'Daram'
To sound very natural, use the present continuous: 'Daram delshooreh migiram' (I'm starting to get worried).
Not for 'Excitement'
Unlike 'butterflies' in English, never use this for positive excitement like meeting a crush.
Meaning
To experience a sudden feeling of worry, apprehension, or uneasiness.
Use with 'Daram'
To sound very natural, use the present continuous: 'Daram delshooreh migiram' (I'm starting to get worried).
Not for 'Excitement'
Unlike 'butterflies' in English, never use this for positive excitement like meeting a crush.
Empathy Tool
Telling someone 'Barat delshooreh gereftam' (I got anxious for you) is a strong way to show you care.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
وقتی دیدم گوشیت خاموشه، خیلی دلشوره ......... .
The idiom always uses 'gereftan' to describe the onset of the feeling.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'delshooreh gereftan'?
In which case would you say 'Delshooreh gereftam'?
Delshooreh is for worry and anxiety about uncertain negative outcomes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: چرا اینقدر راه میری؟ B: ............................
Pacing around is a common physical sign of 'delshooreh'.
🎉 Score: /3
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
3 exercisesوقتی دیدم گوشیت خاموشه، خیلی دلشوره ......... .
The idiom always uses 'gereftan' to describe the onset of the feeling.
In which case would you say 'Delshooreh gereftam'?
Delshooreh is for worry and anxiety about uncertain negative outcomes.
A: چرا اینقدر راه میری؟ B: ............................
Pacing around is a common physical sign of 'delshooreh'.
🎉 Score: /3
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it describes an unpleasant feeling of anxiety or apprehension.
No, use 'del-dard' or 'del-picheh' for physical pain.
'Negarani' is the general word for worry. 'Delshooreh' is the physical, gut-level feeling of that worry.
You can say: 'Dari behem delshooreh midi.'
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a semi-formal setting like a doctor's office.
Related Phrases
نگران بودن
similarTo be worried
دلم شور میزنه
synonymMy heart is churning
استرس داشتن
similarTo have stress
دلهره داشتن
specialized formTo have dread
آرامش داشتن
contrastTo have peace/calm
