Language/Southern-kurdish/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Southern Kurdish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to express our feelings and emotions in Southern Kurdish. We will also explore some interesting cultural facts related to emotions that you might find helpful while studying the language. Don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club! You can find native speakers and ask them any questions.
Basic emotions[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic emotions that you might encounter in your everyday life.
| Southern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| بیرته‌وه‌ی | [biɾtewe] | happy |
| نابیرته‌وه‌ی | [na.biɾtewe] | unhappy |
| ته‌رس | [teɾs] | afraid |
| ناته‌رس | [na.teɾs] | not afraid |
| شێد | [ʃe:d] | sad |
| ژێرشێد | [ʒe:ɾʃe:d] | depressed |
| زۆر لێ | [zo:r le:] | excited |
| نه‌زۆر لێ | [na.ze:wɾ le:] | unexcited/not interested |
You can use these words in simple sentences to express how you feel, for example:
- Person 1: من زۆر لێم! (Min zo:r le:m!) (I'm very excited!)
- Person 2: چونکه من ماوەیەک دوور دەهات ئەمە هیچ کارێک زۆر بۆم دەناسێ ئەمە هەڵژ و لێکۆلەکاتداش نیێ (Çunkê min maweyek dur dehat ema hiç karek zo:r bom denase eme helj û lekolêkatedaş niye) (Because I'm going to a faraway place where I don't know anyone, I'm not very excited and I'm a bit nervous.)
Complex emotions[edit | edit source]
Complex emotions require more complex vocabulary. Here are some examples:
| Southern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| خۆشحال | [xoʃˈhɑ:l] | content |
| شکستگیرانه | [ŝæke'stegi:rɑne] | frustrated |
| بیرۆتبوون | [birˈotbu:n] | jealous |
| ئارامیش | [ɑ:ræ'mi:ʃ] | peaceful |
| دڵخواز | [dɪlχwa:'z] | heartbroken |
| نارسیسی | [nɑɾsi'si:] | narcissistic |
| ڕازی | [raz:i] | satisfied |
You can use these words in more complex sentences to describe how you feel, for example:
- Person 1: ئێستا دەکەوێت ئێمە دووستی بکەیم، بەڵام هەردوومان بیرۆتبوونیەوەیەو هەیە (Estada dêkewêt eme dûstî bikêm, belam herdûman bîrotbûnîwayê weye) (Now we're supposed to make friends, but we're both feeling jealous.)
- Person 2: من خۆم دەقەم ئارامیشم (Min xom deqem aramîshem) (I feel peaceful within myself.)
Interesting facts[edit | edit source]
In Southern Kurdistan, expressing emotions is an important part of social interaction. People are often encouraged to share their feelings and thoughts with others. Crying is not considered a sign of weakness, but rather a natural and healthy way to release emotions. In fact, women at weddings often cry together in a ritual called "شووخستن" (shewxistin), which means "together crying". This ritual is believed to bring good luck to the bride and groom.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Learning to express your feelings and emotions in Southern Kurdish will greatly improve your communication skills and help you connect with native speakers on a deeper level. Don't forget to practice and use the Southern Kurdish vocabulary you have learned. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
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