Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Household-Items
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In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to common household items and furniture in Central Kurdish. This knowledge will help you understand and discuss topics related to home life, decorating, and daily routines in the Kurdish language. Additionally, you will learn about some cultural information and interesting facts related to housing and accommodations in Central Kurdish-speaking regions.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Food & Ordinal Numbers.
Basic Vocabulary for Household Items[edit | edit source]
To start, let's learn some basic Central Kurdish vocabulary for household items. The following table shows common household items in Central Kurdish along with their pronunciation and English translation.
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خواراوه (xarawe) | xarawe | bed |
| دوخانهور (douxanewar) | duxanewar | window |
| دەروازه (derwaze) | derwaze | door |
| میژ (mîj) | mij | table |
| کورسی (kursî) | kursî | chair |
| قەفس (qefs) | qefs | closet |
| پانیک (panîk) | panîk | carpet |
| سپیتاک (spînak) | spînak | refrigerator |
| بەربەند (berbend) | berbend | curtain |
| لەمپ (lamp) | lamp | lamp |
| تیڤی (tîvî) | tîvî | television |
Household Room Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn some vocabulary related to different rooms in a house. These terms will help you describe the layout and characteristics of a home in Central Kurdish.
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| جووانخانه (joanxane) | joanxane | bedroom |
| ماتبخ (matbax) | matbax | kitchen |
| حەمام (hemam) | hemam | bathroom |
| ڕووم (room) | room | living room |
| بۆنهوهر (bonever) | bonever | dining room |
| داڵەن (adapter) | dalan | hallway/corridor |
Household Appliances and Electronics[edit | edit source]
Let's explore vocabulary related to appliances and electronics commonly found in Central Kurdish households. Knowing these terms will help you communicate about daily routines, chores, and activities.
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| لەواندپێچ (lewandpech) | lewandpech | washing machine |
| نیشانجهر (nîşanecer) | nîşanecer | microwave oven |
| کامپیۆتەر (kampyûter) | kampyûter | computer |
| بازهڕک (bazerk) | bazerk | toaster |
| ڤەن (ven) | ven | fan |
| سوگار (sûgar) | sûgar | vacuum cleaner |
| کولەڕ (kulerr) | kulerr | air conditioner |
Bedding and Textile Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn some vocabulary related to bedding and textiles used in Central Kurdish homes. These terms will help you describe various fabrics and textiles used in decorating and providing comfort in a home.
| Central Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| باتانی (batanî) | batanî | blanket |
| لهختان (lexan) | lexan | pillow |
| شێتە (şîte) | şîte | sheet |
| كچي (kachî) | kachî | towel |
| پولیستی (pulistî) | pulistî | cushion |
| تایکاری (taykari) | taykari | tablecloth |
Cultural Information and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
In Central Kurdish-speaking regions, traditional houses are typically constructed using local materials such as mud bricks, stones, and wood. To keep the interiors cool during the hot summer months, high ceilings and large windows are common architectural features in these homes.
Central Kurdish homes traditionally feature separate spaces for men and women. The diwan, also known as the مهمهر for men, is a space for entertaining male guests, while women gather in a separate area reserved for them. In modern homes, however, these distinctions have become less rigid, and many families now have shared living spaces for everyone.
In many Central Kurdish homes, carpets, rugs, and cushions are essential furnishing items. Handwoven Kurdish rugs, known as ههڵپهستکان (helpestakan), are particularly prized possessions in many Kurdish households for their intricate designs and durability.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Months and Seasons
- Geography
- Animals
- Polite Expressions
- Numbers 1 10
- Health
- Food
- Ordinal Numbers
- Types of Housing
- Directions and Locations
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