When someone is bad-tempered or ill-natured, you can describe them using the Persian word بدخلق (bad-xolq). This adjective is helpful when you want to talk about someone's mood or personality, especially if they are often grumpy or easily annoyed.
For example, if your friend is in a bad mood, you could say they are بدخلق today. It’s a good word to know for describing people's disposition in everyday conversations. Think of it as a direct way to say someone isn't very pleasant to be around because of their temper.
When we describe someone as بدخلق (bad-kholq), we're saying they have a disposition that's easily irritated or generally unpleasant. Think of it as someone who is prone to grumpiness or ill humor. It's more than just being in a bad mood occasionally; it suggests a consistent personality trait.
A person who is بدخلق might frequently snap at others, complain often, or react negatively to minor inconveniences. They might be perceived as having a sour temperament. Understanding this word helps you describe nuanced personality traits in Persian, moving beyond simple 'good' or 'bad' descriptions.
بدخلق 30秒了解
- bad-tempered
- ill-natured
- grumpy
§ Definition of بدخلق
- Persian Word
- بدخلق (bad-kholq)
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- CEFR Level
- B1
- English Definition
- Bad-tempered; ill-natured; grumpy.
Hello, Persian learners! Today we're looking at a useful adjective: بدخلق (bad-kholq). This word is perfect for describing someone who is often in a bad mood, easily annoyed, or generally unpleasant due to their temperament. Think of it as the Persian equivalent of 'grumpy' or 'ill-tempered'.
§ How to use بدخلق in a sentence
Using بدخلق is pretty straightforward, similar to how you'd use adjectives in English. It comes after the noun it describes, or with a linking verb like 'to be' (بودن - budan) or 'to become' (شدن - shodan).
§ Basic Adjective Use
You can directly describe a person with بدخلق.
او یک آدم بدخلق است.
This means: "He is a bad-tempered person." (Literally: He a person bad-tempered is.)
همسایهی ما خیلی بدخلق است.
This translates to: "Our neighbor is very ill-natured." (Literally: Neighbor-our very bad-tempered is.)
§ Using بدخلق with 'to be' (بودن - budan)
You can use بدخلق with different conjugations of the verb بودن (budan) to indicate someone's state of being.
چرا اینقدر بدخلق هستی؟
Meaning: "Why are you so bad-tempered?" (Literally: Why this-much bad-tempered are-you?)
او امروز بدخلق بود.
This means: "He was bad-tempered today." (Literally: He today bad-tempered was.)
§ Using بدخلق with 'to become' (شدن - shodan)
If someone's mood changes and they *become* bad-tempered, you use شدن (shodan).
بعد از خبر بد، او بدخلق شد.
Meaning: "After the bad news, he became bad-tempered." (Literally: After news bad, he bad-tempered became.)
§ Important Notes and Synonyms
No specific prepositions: Unlike some English adjectives that require specific prepositions (e.g., 'angry *at* someone'), بدخلق doesn't typically take a special preposition. You would use regular sentence structure.
Related terms: You might also hear or see:
- کجخلق (kaj-kholq): Also means bad-tempered, literally 'crooked-tempered'.
- عصبی (asabi): Meaning nervous, irritable, or angry. While related, عصبی focuses more on a state of agitation, whereas بدخلق describes a consistent temperament.
- بداخلاق (bad-akhlaq): Very similar to بدخلق, often used interchangeably, meaning having bad manners or a bad disposition.
Keep practicing these sentences, and you'll be using بدخلق naturally in no time!
§ What 'بدخلق' Means
- Persian Word
- بدخلق (bad-kholq)
- Part of Speech
- Adjective
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Definition
- Bad-tempered; ill-natured. Describes someone who is often in a bad mood, easily annoyed, or generally unpleasant in their disposition.
When you call someone بدخلق, you're saying they have a sour personality or are frequently irritable. It's a common way to describe someone whose mood is consistently negative or easily turns negative.
§ Examples of 'بدخلق' in Sentences
او امروز خیلی بدخلق است.
Hint: He is very bad-tempered today.
چرا اینقدر بدخلق هستی؟
Hint: Why are you so ill-tempered?
پدرش آدم بدخلقی است.
Hint: His father is a bad-tempered person.
§ Similar Words and When to Use 'بدخلق'
While بدخلق is quite direct, Persian has several ways to describe someone who is not in a good mood or has a difficult disposition. Understanding the nuances will help you choose the right word.
- بدخلق (bad-kholq): This is a general and very common term for someone who is consistently ill-tempered or has a difficult personality. It implies a lasting trait rather than a temporary mood. Use this when you want to describe someone's overall disposition as sour or irritable. It literally translates to 'bad temperament'.
- عصبی (asabi): This means 'nervous' or 'irritable'. While a بدخلق person might often be عصبی, عصبی focuses more on the state of being agitated or easily annoyed, which can be temporary. Someone can be عصبی for a specific reason today, but not necessarily be a بدخلق person generally.
او به خاطر کارش عصبی است.
Hint: He is nervous because of his work.
- بداخلاق (bad-akhlagh): This is very similar to بدخلق and often used interchangeably. 'اخلاق' (akhlagh) means 'morals' or 'manners', so 'بداخلاق' literally means 'bad manners' or 'bad morals'. In practice, it often refers to someone who is ill-tempered and behaves rudely or unpleasantly because of their disposition. The distinction is subtle, but بداخلاق might slightly lean more towards the outward expression of their bad temper through actions or words.
مدیر جدید خیلی بداخلاق است.
Hint: The new manager is very ill-mannered (or bad-tempered).
§ Practical Application
When learning new vocabulary, try to associate the Persian word with a clear image or feeling. For بدخلق, imagine someone with a perpetually furrowed brow or a tendency to snap. This helps cement the meaning in your mind.
The root of بدخلق is 'بد' (bad), meaning 'bad', and 'خلق' (kholq), meaning 'temperament' or 'disposition'. This simple construction makes it easy to remember. Many Persian words are formed by combining simpler elements, so recognizing these patterns will boost your vocabulary acquisition.
Practice using بدخلق in your own sentences. Describe a fictional character or a situation where someone's bad temper is evident. The more you use it, the more natural it will become.
- Don't be afraid to make mistakes; they are part of the learning process.
- Listen for this word in Persian conversations or media. How is it used by native speakers?
- Try to differentiate between a person who is simply having a bad day and someone who is genuinely بدخلق.
趣味小知识
The word 'بدخلق' (bad-kholq) is a compound word in Persian. 'بد' (bad) means 'bad' and 'خلق' (kholq) refers to one's disposition, temperament, or character. So, literally, it means 'bad disposition'.
发音指南
- Don't pronounce the 'x' like 'ks'. It's a guttural sound, like the 'ch' in Scottish 'loch'.
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Adjectives in Persian typically come after the noun they modify, connected by the 'ezafe' (ِ or ّ) if the noun is definite or if the adjective is used descriptively. However, some adjectives can precede the noun without an ezafe, often forming a compound noun or a more fixed expression. 'بدخلق' often follows the noun.
مرد بدخلق (mard-e badkholgh) - The bad-tempered man.
To form the superlative degree (e.g., 'most bad-tempered'), you add 'ترین' (tarin) to the adjective. This form always precedes the noun and doesn't take an ezafe.
بدخلقترین فرد (badkholghtarin fard) - The most ill-natured person.
To form the comparative degree (e.g., 'more bad-tempered'), you add 'تر' (tar) to the adjective, followed by 'از' (az) if comparing to something specific.
او از برادرش بدخلقتر است (u az baradarash badkholghtar ast) - He is more bad-tempered than his brother.
Adjectives like 'بدخلق' can also be used with verbs like 'بودن' (budan - to be) to describe a state or characteristic, forming a predicate.
او بدخلق است (u badkholgh ast) - He is bad-tempered.
When an adjective describes a plural noun, the adjective itself does not change its form. Number agreement is not a feature of Persian adjectives.
بچههای بدخلق (bachehaye badkholgh) - The ill-natured children.
按水平分级的例句
از وقتی که از خواب بیدار شده، خیلی بدخلق است و با همه دعوا میکند.
Since he woke up, he is very bad-tempered and argues with everyone.
است used for 'is' (he/she/it)
مدیر جدید شرکت به نظر میرسد کمی بدخلق باشد، اما کارش را خوب بلد است.
The new company manager seems a bit ill-natured, but he knows his job well.
به نظر میرسد means 'it seems'
بچهها وقتی گرسنه هستند، اغلب بدخلق میشوند.
Children often become bad-tempered when they are hungry.
میشوند is the plural form of 'become'
رفتار بدخلق او باعث شد هیچکس نخواهد با او کار کند.
His ill-natured behavior caused no one to want to work with him.
باعث شد means 'it caused'
حتی در بهترین شرایط هم گاهی اوقات آدم بدخلق میشود.
Even in the best conditions, sometimes one becomes bad-tempered.
آدم refers to 'one' or 'a person'
نباید حرفهایش را جدی بگیری، چون وقتی خسته است، بدخلق میشود.
You shouldn't take his words seriously, because when he is tired, he becomes bad-tempered.
نباید...جدی بگیری means 'you should not take...seriously'
هوای گرم و آلودگی باعث شده بود که همه بدخلق باشند.
The hot weather and pollution had caused everyone to be ill-natured.
باعث شده بود means 'had caused'
شخصیت بدخلق او مانعی برای پیشرفت در روابط اجتماعیاش بود.
His ill-natured personality was an obstacle to progress in his social relationships.
مانعی برای...بود means 'was an obstacle for...'
语法模式
句型
X بدخلق است.
او بدخلق است. (He is bad-tempered.)
کسی که بدخلق است، ...
کسی که بدخلق است، دوستان زیادی ندارد. (Someone who is bad-tempered doesn't have many friends.)
چرا X بدخلق است؟
چرا او امروز بدخلق است؟ (Why is he bad-tempered today?)
X به خاطر Y بدخلق شد.
او به خاطر ترافیک بدخلق شد. (He became bad-tempered because of the traffic.)
بدخلق بودن باعث می شود که ...
بدخلق بودن باعث می شود که دیگران از شما دوری کنند. (Being bad-tempered causes others to avoid you.)
با وجود بدخلق بودن، X ...
با وجود بدخلق بودن، او قلب مهربانی دارد. (Despite being bad-tempered, he has a kind heart.)
X به نظر بدخلق می آید.
او به نظر بدخلق می آید، اما واقعاً مهربان است. (He seems bad-tempered, but he is actually kind.)
این یک رفتار بدخلقانه است.
این یک رفتار بدخلقانه است و من از آن خوشم نمی آید. (This is a bad-tempered behavior and I don't like it.)
记住它
记忆技巧
Imagine a 'bad' person who 'xolq' (sounds like 'chalk') draws angry faces everywhere because they are bad-tempered.
视觉联想
Picture a grumpy cartoon character with storm clouds over their head, constantly frowning and maybe even kicking a small 'bad' (bed) out of frustration.
Word Web
挑战
Describe someone you know who can be 'bad-xolq' in a simple Persian sentence. For example: 'پدر من گاهی بدخلق است.' (My father is sometimes bad-tempered.)
词源
Persian
原始含义： ill-tempered, crabby
Indo-Iranian文化背景
The concept of 'خلق' (kholq) or temperament is quite significant in Persian culture, often associated with a person's inner nature and how they interact with others. A 'بدخلق' person might be seen as someone who makes social interactions difficult, and this trait is generally not admired. Politeness and a pleasant demeanor are highly valued.
自我测试 72 个问题
او یک مرد ___ است. (He is a bad-tempered man.)
The sentence describes a man who is 'bad-tempered,' and 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) fits this meaning.
چرا او امروز اینقدر ___ است؟ (Why is he so ___ today?)
The question asks why someone is 'so' something today, implying a negative mood. 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) fits this context.
معلم ما هرگز ___ نیست. (Our teacher is never ___.)
The sentence suggests a positive quality about the teacher. 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) is the opposite, so the teacher is 'never bad-tempered'.
آن بچه اغلب ___ است. (That child is often ___.)
The sentence indicates a frequent state for the child. 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) can be a characteristic of a child.
وقتی خسته است، کمی ___ می شود. (When he is tired, he becomes a little ___.)
Tiredness often leads to irritability. 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) is a suitable word to describe this.
او با مردم ___ رفتار می کند. (He treats people ___.)
The blank describes how someone treats others. If it's a negative way, 'بدخلق' (bad-tempered) is appropriate.
The correct order for a simple sentence in Persian is Subject + Adjective + Verb (to be).
In a question, the question word comes first, then the subject, adjective, and verb.
For negative sentences, the negative verb 'nistand' comes after the adjective.
Choose the word closest in meaning to "بدخلق".
بدخلق (bad-tempered) is closest in meaning to عصبانی (angry) among the options.
Which sentence uses "بدخلق" correctly?
بدخلق describes a person's temperament, not inanimate objects or weather.
What is the opposite of "بدخلق"?
The direct opposite of bad-tempered is good-tempered.
If someone is always smiling, they are probably بدخلق (bad-tempered).
Someone who is always smiling is likely happy and good-tempered, not bad-tempered.
A person who gets angry easily can be described as بدخلق (bad-tempered).
Getting angry easily is a characteristic of being bad-tempered.
You can use "بدخلق" to describe delicious food.
بدخلق describes a personality trait, not the quality of food.
He is often bad-tempered, especially when he is hungry.
Why are you so bad-tempered? Is there a problem?
A bad-tempered person can ruin everyone's day.
Read this aloud:
او همیشه صبح ها بدخلق است.
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
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اگر بدخلق هستید، بهتر است تنها بمانید.
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
你说的：
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این هوا او را بدخلق کرده است.
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
你说的：
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Which of these words has a similar meaning to "بدخلق" (bad-tempered)?
بدخلق and تندخو both describe someone who is easily angered or has a difficult temperament.
If someone is always complaining and easily annoyed, they are likely:
The description fits someone who is bad-tempered.
Choose the best English translation for the sentence: "او خیلی بدخلق است."
«او» means 'he/she', «خیلی» means 'very', and «بدخلق» means 'bad-tempered'.
A person who is "بدخلق" (bad-tempered) is usually easy to get along with.
Someone who is bad-tempered is often difficult to get along with because they are easily annoyed or angry.
If you describe someone as "بدخلق", you are saying they are kind and gentle.
«بدخلق» means bad-tempered or ill-natured, which is the opposite of kind and gentle.
The word "بدخلق" (bad-tempered) is an adjective.
The word "بدخلق" describes a quality of a person, making it an adjective.
He is known for his bad temper.
Why are you so ill-tempered today?
His ill-natured behavior made everyone upset.
Read this aloud:
او فردی بدخلق است.
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
你说的：
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آیا شما هم آدمهای بدخلق را دوست ندارید؟
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
گاهی اوقات او خیلی بدخلق میشود.
Focus: بدخلق (bad-khulq)
你说的：
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Imagine you had a friend who became very بدخلق (bad-tempered). Write three sentences describing how their behavior changed.
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Sample answer
دوست من خیلی بدخلق شده است. او همیشه عصبانی به نظر میرسد. حالا او زیاد با کسی حرف نمیزند.
Describe a situation where someone's بدخلق (ill-natured) behavior caused a problem. Write two sentences.
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Sample answer
رفتار بدخلق او باعث یک مشکل بزرگ شد. همه از او ناراحت بودند.
Write a short message (2-3 sentences) to a friend, advising them how to deal with a بدخلق (bad-tempered) person.
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Sample answer
سلام! اگر با یک آدم بدخلق روبرو شدی، سعی کن آرام باشی. با او با احترام حرف بزن.
چرا همکارش بدخلق بود؟ (Why was his colleague ill-natured?)
Read this passage:
دیروز در اداره، همکارم خیلی بدخلق بود. او به همه پرخاش میکرد و هیچکس نمیتوانست با او صحبت کند. من فکر میکنم شاید مشکل شخصی داشت.
چرا همکارش بدخلق بود؟ (Why was his colleague ill-natured?)
بر اساس متن، گوینده فکر میکند همکارش شاید مشکل شخصی داشت. (Based on the text, the speaker thinks the colleague might have had a personal problem.)
بر اساس متن، گوینده فکر میکند همکارش شاید مشکل شخصی داشت. (Based on the text, the speaker thinks the colleague might have had a personal problem.)
مادر چه توصیهای میکند؟ (What advice does the mother give?)
Read this passage:
مادر من همیشه میگوید که نباید بدخلق باشیم. او معتقد است که رفتار خوب باعث میشود زندگی بهتر شود و مردم ما را دوست داشته باشند.
مادر چه توصیهای میکند؟ (What advice does the mother give?)
مادر میگوید نباید بدخلق باشیم. (The mother says we should not be ill-natured.)
مادر میگوید نباید بدخلق باشیم. (The mother says we should not be ill-natured.)
چه اتفاقی برای فرد بدخلق ممکن است بیفتد؟ (What might happen to an ill-natured person?)
Read this passage:
وقتی یک نفر بدخلق است، ممکن است دیگران از او دوری کنند. این رفتار میتواند به روابط آسیب بزند و فرد را تنها کند.
چه اتفاقی برای فرد بدخلق ممکن است بیفتد؟ (What might happen to an ill-natured person?)
متن اشاره دارد که دیگران ممکن است از فرد بدخلق دوری کنند. (The text indicates that others might distance themselves from an ill-natured person.)
متن اشاره دارد که دیگران ممکن است از فرد بدخلق دوری کنند. (The text indicates that others might distance themselves from an ill-natured person.)
This sentence means 'Our neighbor's old man is bad-tempered.' The order follows Persian sentence structure.
This sentence translates to 'Why are you so bad-tempered today?' The question word 'چرا' comes first.
This means 'Don't socialize with ill-natured people.' The negation 'نکن' comes at the end.
Listen for why 'he' is known at work.
Listen for when someone becomes ill-tempered.
Listen for when someone is usually bad-tempered.
Read this aloud:
چرا اینقدر بدخلق هستی؟
Focus: bad-kholq
你说的：
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آیا فکر میکنی او بدخلق است یا فقط خسته است؟
Focus: bad-kholq
你说的：
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رفتار بدخلق او همه را ناراحت کرد.
Focus: bad-kholq
你说的：
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He is always bad-tempered, even in the mornings.
Why have you become so bad-tempered? Has something happened?
His bad-tempered behavior pushes everyone away from him.
Read this aloud:
با افراد بدخلق چگونه رفتار می کنید؟
Focus: بدخلق
你说的：
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Read this aloud:
آیا تا به حال با کسی که همیشه بدخلق است، زندگی کرده اید؟
Focus: بدخلق
你说的：
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چه چیزی باعث می شود یک نفر بدخلق شود؟
Focus: بدخلق
你说的：
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رفتار او چنان بود که همه از معاشرت با او پرهیز میکردند؛ او واقعاً آدمی بسیار ___ است.
The sentence describes someone whose behavior causes others to avoid them, indicating a negative trait like 'bad-tempered'.
در پی این اخبار ناگوار، مدیر شرکت چنان ___ شد که با هیچکس حاضر به صحبت نبود.
Following bad news, a manager would likely become 'bad-tempered' or 'ill-natured' and unwilling to speak.
وقتی هوا اینقدر سرد و ابری است، طبیعی است که بعضیها کمی ___ شوند.
Cold and cloudy weather can make some people 'bad-tempered'.
او به دلیل فشارهای کاری زیاد، اغلب اوقات ___ است و به سادگی عصبانی میشود.
High work pressure often leads to someone being 'bad-tempered' and easily angered.
با وجود این که او ظاهراً آرام به نظر میرسد، اما گاهی اوقات کاملاً ___ و غیرقابل پیشبینی میشود.
Someone who seems calm but occasionally becomes 'bad-tempered' and unpredictable fits the description.
مادربزرگم همیشه میگفت: 'هرگز با آدمهای ___ سر و کله نزن، چون فقط اعصاب خودت را خرد میکنی.'
An idiom advises against dealing with 'bad-tempered' people to avoid stressing oneself.
The person's bad temper leads to loneliness.
His ill-natured behavior cost the business customers.
Despite his occasional bad temper, I still like him.
Read this aloud:
یک فرد بدخلق چگونه میتواند روابط خود را بهبود بخشد؟
Focus: بدخلق
你说的：
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آیا تا به حال با کسی که بدخلق است برخورد کردهاید؟ تجربهتان را شرح دهید.
Focus: برخورد کردهاید
你说的：
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به نظر شما، چه چیزی باعث میشود یک نفر بدخلق شود؟
Focus: باعث میشود
你说的：
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Summary
Use 'بدخلق' (bad-kholq) to describe someone who is ill-tempered or habitually grumpy.
- bad-tempered
- ill-natured
- grumpy
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عاقد
B1Marriage officiant.
عضو بودن
B1To be a member (of a family).
عقد
B1Marriage contract; formal engagement ceremony.
عقد کردن
B1To get married; to formalize a marriage contract.
عمه
A1Paternal aunt; the sister of one's father.
عمه زاده
B1Paternal cousin (child of paternal aunt).
عمهزاده
B1Paternal aunt's child (cousin).
عمو
A1Paternal uncle; the brother of one's father.
عموزاده
A2A cousin (child of one's paternal uncle).
عنایت
B1Care; attention; favor; consideration.
