Parakande Flashcards
Get to me
The phrase “get to me” is an informal expression used when something affects or bothers someone emotionally or mentally. It implies that a situation, behavior, or remark has an impact strong enough to make someone feel upset, frustrated, or uncomfortable.
“Get to me” can be used in both positive and negative contexts, though it’s often associated with negative or challenging emotions. For instance:
• When someone says, “The criticism got to me,” it means the criticism made them feel bad or affected their mood. • If someone says, “His kindness really got to me,” it can mean that the kindness deeply touched them emotionally.
In general, “get to me” suggests that something has “reached” someone’s inner feelings in a way that can’t be easily ignored.
“I usually don’t mind criticism, but this time it really got to me.”
• معمولاً از انتقاد ناراحت نمیشوم، ولی این بار واقعاً من را تحت تأثیر قرار داد.
“Seeing so much injustice in the world gets to me sometimes.”
• دیدن اینهمه بیعدالتی در جهان گاهی اوقات واقعاً من را ناراحت میکند.
Recession
A recession is a period of economic decline where trade and industrial activities slow down, usually measured by a fall in a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for two consecutive quarters. During a recession, businesses may see lower profits, unemployment tends to rise, and consumers often reduce their spending due to economic uncertainty.
Example: “The company laid off workers due to the ongoing recession.”
Meaning in Persian:
رکود اقتصادی
Empathy vs sympathy
• Empathy involves deeper emotional connection and understanding. You feel what the other person is feeling.
• Sympathy involves feelings of pity or concern, but without necessarily feeling the emotions of the other person.
In Persian:
• Empathy: همدلی - درک و اشتراک احساسات دیگران
• Sympathy: دلسوزی - احساس تأسف برای دیگران
Example: “She showed great empathy by comforting her friend who lost her pet.”
Example: “He expressed his sympathy to the family after their loss.”
