Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Central Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to drinks. From hot drinks to cold ones, we will cover a wide range of vocabulary.
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Central Kurdish, Months and Seasons & Education.
Hot Drinks[edit | edit source]
Drinking hot beverages is popular, especially during cold weather or when you have a cold. Here is some vocabulary for hot drinks:
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| چاۆ | /t͡ʃa.wo/ | Tea |
| قهەوە | /qʰɛ.ˈwɛ/ | Coffee |
| شای فرۆش | /ʃaː.j fɛ.ˈrɔːʃ/ | Herbal tea |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: تە چاۆ ناوی || (I want tea)
- Person 2: الە چاڤەی يایه، تو منزەکەک هاۆيت || (Sure, Waiter, bring him tea)
Cold Drinks[edit | edit source]
In Summer, people like to drink cold beverages to help them cool down. Here are some Central Kurdish cold drink vocabulary:
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| هۆلۆپ | /ho.lɔːp/ | Lemonade |
| رووەبار | /roː.wɛ.bɑr/ | Yogurt drink |
| شرەب | /ʃɛ.ˈrɛb/ | Syrup |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: من داەوێت بوەری ناوی || (I want juice)
- Person 2: هۆلۆپ بەس ڤیده || (Lemonade is available)
Alcoholic drinks[edit | edit source]
Alcoholic drinks are more commonly enjoyed at social events or gatherings. Here are some examples of Central Kurdish alcoholic drinks:
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| سەرەتا | /sɛ.ˈrɛ.tɑ/ | Beer |
| یاری | /jɑ.ˈɾi/ | Wine |
| حۆشەری خەمر | /xo.ʃɛ.ˈri xɛm.ˈrɑr/ | Brandy |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: من داەوێت حۆشەری خەمر || (I want brandy)
- Person 2: بە ئانوانەیێك بوونی ئەم چێڵکەت زیاد دەبێت || (This drink should be consumed in moderation)
Drinks idioms[edit | edit source]
Idioms are an essential part of any language, and it's always fun to learn them. Here are a few drink-related idioms in Central Kurdish:
| Central Kurdish | English | Literal meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بری دوە سەندوەق | To have two cups | To have a secret discussion |
| هەشت دەرەوە | To drink eight | To talk nonsense/to lie |
| بەس کە لەسەر خوێنەراوەکان حوبێت | To drink from the cup of poets | To appreciate and enjoy art and beauty |
To improve your Central Kurdish Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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