Language/Northern-kurdish/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Northern Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn vocabulary related to education in Northern Kurdish. Education is important for personal and professional growth. Knowing the vocabulary related to education helps to communicate better in school, college and university. Let's start learning!
Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Numbers & Greetings.
Basics[edit | edit source]
To study and learn new things, you need to find an institution that provides education. You can find these institutions by asking locals or searching on the internet. Below are some vocabulary words related to education.
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| zanyari | zahn-yuh-ree | education |
| dibistan | dee-bee-stahn | school |
| qertan | kuhr-tahn | college |
| zanîngeha | zahn-ing-eh-ha | university |
| kîtap | kee-tahp | book |
| pirtûkxane | peer-too-khah-neh | library |
| xwendekar | khwen-deh-kahr | student |
| mamostay | mah-maw-st-eye | teacher |
| ders | dehrs | lesson/class |
| test | test | test |
Classroom[edit | edit source]
In the classroom, you will find many things like a blackboard, chalk, desks, chairs and more. Here are some words related to the classroom:
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| rojname | roh-jah-meh | notebook |
| silavkirin | see-lahv-kee-reen | erase |
| qelem | kuh-lehm | pen |
| xwar | kh-wahr | chalk |
| tabure | tah-boo-reh | chair |
| mase | mah-seh | desk |
| tablon | tah-blohn | blackboard |
Now let's see some example conversations using the words we learned.
Dialogue 1
- Person 1: Mamostay, zanyariya min zêdetir dikare bawer bikire? (Teacher, can my education be improved?)
- Person 2: Bella, divê her kes dibe nasnameyan û xebatan bike (Of course, anyone can gain knowledge and work hard.)
Dialogue 2
- Person 1: Ka dersa xwe li dibistanê ji bo sersalê hatiye destpêkirin. (I started my class at school for this semester.)
- Person 2: Pîroz be, hatin serdana mamostayan gerek e (Congratulations, visiting the teachers is necessary.)
Higher education and career[edit | edit source]
After finishing college or university, most people look for a job. Here are some words related to higher education and career:
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| diploma | deh-plow-mah | diploma |
| lîsans | lee-sahn-se | undergraduate degree |
| perwerdeya sereke | pehr-wehr-deh-yah seh-reh-keh | higher education |
| kar | kahr | job |
| heya baqî | hey-ya bah-kee | retire |
| kargêr | kahr-geh-er | employee |
| malbat | mah-l-baht | family |
Let's see some examples of these words in conversation.
Dialogue 3
- Person 1: Min herî dawî lîsansê wergirta. Ji bo karê min kîjan sektor baştir e? (I recently graduated with my undergraduate degree. Which sector is better for my job?)
- Person 2: Wei, divê hûn bixwînin û li ser bernameyên kargohî bigerin (Well, you should study and review the job program.)
Dialogue 4
- Person 1: Min perwerdeya sereke wergirt. Loma ez dikarim malbatê azadî û rizgariyekî pêk bînim. (I completed higher education. Now I can bring freedom and independence to my family.)
- Person 2: Tûba be te, mamostay di nava perwerdeya sereke bûye ku rêya te amade bike (Congratulations, your teacher has become your guide in higher education.)
Do not forget to use the Find native speakers and ask them any questions about Northern Kurdish vocabulary related to education or other topics.
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
Northern Kurdish is spoken in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Turkey, Syria and Iran. Kurdish began to be written in a modified Persian script during the Ottoman Empire in the 16th and 17th centuries. Nowadays, it is typically written in Latin script or Arabic script.
Education in Northern Kurdistan differs from region to region, and country to country. Some regions may lag behind in education due to societal and economic issues, while some regions may excel due to better infrastructure and more advanced teaching methods. However, education is considered important in Northern Kurdistan and parents often encourage their children to pursue higher education.
Further Reading[edit | edit source]
To improve your Northern Kurdish Vocabulary, you can check out Northern Kurdish lessons on the Polyglot Club website or find more words related to education on Kurdish Alphabet page.
Sources[edit | edit source]
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