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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our journey through the Northern Kurdish language! Today, we will delve into a crucial aspect of grammar that allows us to connect ideas in more complex ways: subordinating conjunctions. Understanding how to use these conjunctions will help you form more intricate sentences and express yourself more clearly.

Subordinating conjunctions are essential for linking a dependent clause to an independent clause. This allows us to express relationships between different ideas, such as cause and effect, time, and condition. In English, we often use words like "because," "although," and "when" to create these connections. Similarly, Northern Kurdish has its own set of subordinating conjunctions that we will explore in this lesson.

In this lesson, we will cover the following sections:

Importance of Subordinating Conjunctions in Northern Kurdish

Subordinating conjunctions are vital in Northern Kurdish because they help us connect thoughts and ideas in a coherent way. By using these conjunctions, you can enhance your communication skills and express more complex thoughts, making your speech and writing richer and more engaging.

Overview of Subordinating Conjunctions

Before we jump into examples, let’s take a look at some of the most common subordinating conjunctions in Northern Kurdish:

• ku (that)

• çimkî (because)

• herçî (although)

• de (when)

• ger (if)

• xwe (though)

• ez (as)

• dema (while)

Now, let’s explore how to use these conjunctions to create meaningful sentences.

Using Subordinating Conjunctions

To illustrate the use of subordinating conjunctions, we will look at how to form sentences that include both independent and dependent clauses.

Examples of Subordinating Conjunctions

Here are some examples in Northern Kurdish that showcase how to use the subordinating conjunctions we listed above:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Ez dibim ku tu herî baş î.	Ez dibim ku tu herî baş î.	I think that you are very good.
Çimkî ew xweş e, ez ew qebûl dikim.	Çimkî ew xweş e, ez ew qebûl dikim.	Because he is nice, I accept him.
Herçî tu bêt, ez ê te bibînim.	Herçî tu bêt, ez ê te bibînim.	Although you are there, I will see you.
Dema ez bûm, tu çûyî.	Dema ez bûm, tu çûyî.	When I arrived, you left.
Ger tu çi bikî, ez ê te nîşan bînim.	Ger tu çi bikî, ez ê te nîşan bînim.	If you do anything, I will show you.
Xwe te bînim, ez ê bînim.	Xwe te bînim, ez ê bînim.	Though I see you, I will see.
Ez herî baş im, de çi bû.	Ez herî baş im, de çi bû.	As I am very good, what happened?
Dema ez çûm, tu li vir bûyî.	Dema ez çûm, tu li vir bûyî.	While I went, you were here.

These examples show how subordinating conjunctions can connect independent clauses with dependent ones, creating a more complex sentence structure.

Practice Exercises

Now that you have seen some examples, it’s time to practice using subordinating conjunctions! Below are exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct subordinating conjunction from the word bank: (ku, çimkî, herçî, de, ger)

1. Tu xweş î, _____ ez jî xweş im.

2. _____ tu çûyî, ez bûm.

3. _____ ez karîbim, tu jî karîbî.

4. _____ ew bû, ez şîv bûm.

Solutions:

1. ku

2. Dema

3. Ger

4. Herçî

Exercise 2: Sentence Translation

Translate the following sentences into Northern Kurdish using the subordinating conjunctions provided.

1. I accept him because he is nice. (çimkî)

2. Although you are there, I will see you. (herçî)

3. When I arrived, you left. (de)

4. If you do anything, I will show you. (ger)

Solutions:

1. Ez ew qebûl dikim çimkî ew xweş e.

2. Ez herçî tu bêt, ê te bibînim.

3. Dema ez bûm, tu çûyî.

4. Ger tu çi bikî, ez ê te nîşan bînim.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences

Write five sentences in Northern Kurdish using different subordinating conjunctions from the list provided.

Example:

1. Ez dibim ku tu herî baş î. (I think that you are very good.)

Solutions will vary based on student responses.

Summary

In this lesson, we explored the fascinating world of subordinating conjunctions in Northern Kurdish. We learned their importance in forming complex sentences, and we practiced using them through various exercises. Remember, the key to mastering subordinating conjunctions is practice and application.

As you continue to learn Northern Kurdish, pay attention to how these conjunctions are used in conversation and writing. The more you practice, the more natural it will become to use them in your own sentences.

Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in our next lesson!

Table of Contents - Northern Kurdish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Northern Kurdish

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Roots of Northern Kurdish
• Basic Word Order

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introducing Yourself
• Asking for and Giving Personal Information

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Noun and Adjective Declension

• Nominative Case
• Accusative Case
• Genitive Case
• Dative Case

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Daily Life

• Days of the Week
• Months and Seasons
• Numbers

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Verb Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Negative Statements

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Customs and Traditions

• Weddings and Celebrations
• Cuisine
• Folklore

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Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Interrogative Pronouns

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Hobbies and Free Time

• Outdoor Activities
• Indoor Activities
• Sports and Fitness

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Adverbs

• Manner Adverbs
• Time Adverbs
• Place Adverbs

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Geography and Travel

• Regions and Cities
• Means of Transportation
• Tourist Attractions

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Conjunctions

• Coordinating Conjunctions
• Subordinating Conjunctions

Other Lessons

• Time Adverbs
• Conditional Mood
• 0 to A1 Course
• Dative Case
• Basic Word Order
• Pronouns
• Gender
• Present Tense
• Negation
• Nominative Case

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