Language/Northern-kurdish/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Northern Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the vocabulary for clothes in Northern Kurdish. Clothing is an essential part of one's identity, and it is equally crucial to learn the vocabulary for clothes to develop a better understanding. Clothing plays a significant role in the culture of the Kurdish people. Kurdish clothing is varied, influenced by geography, culture, and climate. Let's start by learning some basic vocabulary for clothing in Northern Kurdish.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Count to 10, Education, Drinks & Animals.
Types of Clothing[edit | edit source]
North Kurdistan is rich in culture and customs, and this diversity is reflected in the types of clothing worn in different regions. Let's have a look at some types of clothing worn by Kurdish people:
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| لەودەێژێک Le Dêjeke | lədɛdʒɛk | Dress |
| شال شۆڵێک Şal Şolêk | ʃal ʃolɛk | Shawl |
| شلفیخۆشۆک Şilfê Xoşok | ʃilfɛ xoʃok | Jacket |
| شۆل Shol | ʃol | Shirt |
| کاتر Kateer | kateːr | Coat |
| جلابێرگ Jilabêrg | dʒilabærɡ | Overcoat |
| شهپێستێک Şehpesteke | ʃɛhpɛstɛkɛ | Hat |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ئەو ڕووکارەی لەودەی کچ دروست کردم، کە ئەمە خۆشترە لەم سەردەمدا. (Ew rûkareyê lewdey keçh drust kirdem, ke ame xoshtere lem serdemedan) (I created this dress, which looks better in this season.)
- Person 2: کۆمەڵگا هەموو کاترەکان لەناوطە. (Komelga hemû katerkan linawtê.) (The conference had all the coats in it.)
Accessories[edit | edit source]
Accessories are always a great addition to your outfit, and it's important to know the Northern Kurdish word for some common items.
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| کفتان Kevtan | kɛvtaːn | Trousers |
| کاواتین Kavatîn | kavaːtin | Shoes |
| شۆک Šok | ʃɔk | Socks |
| جۆریک Jorîk | dʒoriːk | Belt |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ئەم شۆکەکە لاوەڕۆژە خۆشترە. (Em şokaka lawroje xoshtere) (These socks look better with casual wear).
- Person 2: هەر یاریکێک کاواتینێکدا بۆ قوتابخانە دەزانین. (Her yarîkek kawatînêkda bo qutabxanê dezanîn.) (They have shoes in every size for the bookstore.)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Finally, let's learn about some colors in Northern Kurdish that will help you describe your clothing better.
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| سپی Sipî | spɛ | White |
| سور Sor | soːr | Red |
| قه‌ڵە Qele | qɛlɛ | Black |
| جەڕگە Jerga | dʒɛrga | Orange |
| نه‌ر Ne'r | nɛr | Blue |
| سه‌رشۆ Sorşo | sɔrʃo | Yellow |
| شین شو شین Şinşuşîn | ʃinʃuʃin | Green |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: ئەو سڕینەوەی خوت بە سپی هاتووە. (Ew sirineweya xot be sipi hatuwe.) (Your dress looked great in white.)
- Person 2: کاواتینەکەم ڕەش کولێر نه‌ر دایە بۆ پارک دەردەگیرمەن. (Kawatînekam resh kulêr nêr daie bo park derdegermen.) (I wear my blue sneakers to the park frequently).
Learning the vocabulary for clothes will help you to express yourself better while describing what you're wearing. The best way to improve your Northern Kurdish is by practicing it with native speakers, so don't hesitate to find them on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions. If you want to learn more vocabulary or other aspects of Northern Kurdish, check our Vocabulary page. Thanks for studying with us! 😊
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