Language/Northern-kurdish/Vocabulary/Count-to-10
Hi Northern Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to count to 10 in Northern Kurdish. Counting is one of the basic skills in any language, and it’s essential if you want to go shopping, pay for things or just want to impress your Kurdish friends. So, let’s start!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Food, Education, Numbers & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Numbers 1-10[edit | edit source]
Let's start with the most basic numbers. In this section, you will learn how to count to 10 in Northern Kurdish.
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yek | yek | one |
| du | du | two |
| sê | se | three |
| çar | char | four |
| pênc | penyts | five |
| şeş | shesh | six |
| heft | heft | seven |
| heşt | hesht | eight |
| neh | neh | nine |
| deh | deh | ten |
Let's see some examples:
- Person 1: Rewşa te çawa ye? (How are you?)
- Person 2: Baş, tu çend kes in? (Fine, how many people are you?)
- Person 1: Ez yek kes im. (I am one person.)
- Person 2: Ez du kesîm. (I am two persons.)
As you can see, it’s easy to use numbers in Kurdish, and with some practice, you will be able to count to 100 or even 1000!
Culture and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Kurdish culture has a rich history, and it's one of the oldest cultures in the world. Kurds have a unique and vibrant heritage that comprises a blend of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Kurds have preserved their traditions and customs over the centuries, despite years of oppression, persecution, and displacement.
The Kurdish language belongs to the Indo-European family of languages, and it's closely related to Persian and Pashto. Kurdish is written in the Latin script, and it has several dialects, including Northern Kurdish, Central Kurdish, and Southern Kurdish.
Kurds celebrate several traditional festivals throughout the year, including Newroz, which is a celebration of the Kurdish New Year. Newroz is celebrated on March 21st, and it marks the beginning of spring.
- Vocabulary
To learn more Northern Kurdish words, visit the Vocabulary page on Polyglot Club. You can also find more resources on the Northern Kurdish language on the Northern Kurdish page.
- Find Native Speakers
To improve your Northern Kurdish language skills, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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