Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Fruits
Hi Central Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary related to fruits in Central Kurdish. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and speak the most common fruits found in your local supermarket. Let's get started!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Feelings and Emotions & Count to 10.
Fruit Facts[edit | edit source]
Fruits are an essential part of a healthy diet. Not only are they packed with essential vitamins and minerals, but they also taste delicious! Did you know that the world's largest fruit is the jackfruit? It can weigh up to 80 pounds! Or that the most widely consumed fruit in the world is the tomato? If you want to learn more interesting fruit facts, visit Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Below you will find a table with the most common fruits in Central Kurdish, along with their pronunciation and English translations.
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mive | mɪvɛ | Fruit |
| Sebze | sɛbzɛ | Vegetables |
| Havînê | havinê | Grape |
| Bezîn | bezîn | Pear |
| Govî | govî | Apple |
| Nanar | nanar | Pomegranate |
| Berdem | berdem | Quince |
| Çardak | çardak | Melon |
| Şixpir | ʃixpir | Pineapple |
| Nêçirvan | nêçirvan | Mandarin |
| Kircan | kircan | Orange |
| Heyva | hejvɑ | Fig |
| Lêzin | lezin | Plum |
| Diyarîn | diyarîn | Apricot |
| Selîhe | selêhê | Cherry |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Let's practice using the vocabulary in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Havînê sernakekî baş e. (Grapes are a good snack.)
- Person 2: Ez jî havînên pir baş dizanim. (I also know that grapes are very good.)
- Person 1: Bezîn vala ne. (Pears are not ripe.)
- Person 2: Hewa nebaş bûye ji bo bezînan. (The weather has not been good for pears.)
- Person 1: Govî kivî û avandûz cîh dide. (Apples go well with kiwi and hazelnuts.)
- Person 2: Ez jî vê yekê xwendim li pirtûkê. (I also learned that in a book.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary related to fruits in Central Kurdish. Make sure to practice using these words in context to reinforce your knowledge. 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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Sources[edit | edit source]
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Polite Expressions & Express Surprise.