Lesson 3: Everyday words
Water, food, and asking for help.
Flashcards
Read the English, guess the Kurdish, then tap to check.
water
av
Avê bide min.
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bread/food
nan
Nan xwar.
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home/house
mal
Ez li malê me.
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help
alîkarî
Alîkariyê dixwazim.
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day/sun
roj
Roj baş.
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friend
dost
Ew dostê min e.
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Phrases
| Ez fêm nakim. | I don’t understand. |
| Tu bi îngilîzî diaxivî? | Do you speak English? |
| Roj baş. | Good day. |
Grammar notes
- Izafe links a noun to its modifier: dostê min = friend-of mine.
- Word order is typically Subject–Object–Verb: "Ez avê vedixwim" = I water drink.