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==Introduction== | |||
In Central Kurdish, greetings are an essential part of daily conversation. Knowing how to greet someone and exchange pleasantries is the first step in building connections with Kurdish speakers. In this lesson, you will learn some basic greetings and expressions that are commonly used in Central Kurdish-speaking regions. | In Central Kurdish, greetings are an essential part of daily conversation. Knowing how to greet someone and exchange pleasantries is the first step in building connections with Kurdish speakers. In this lesson, you will learn some basic greetings and expressions that are commonly used in Central Kurdish-speaking regions. | ||
< | <span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Household-Items|Household Items]] & [[Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Geography|Geography]].</span> | ||
==Hello and Goodbye== | |||
===Saying Hello=== | |||
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<li>The most common way to say hello in Central Kurdish is سلام (salaam). It is used in both formal and informal situations.</li> | <li>The most common way to say hello in Central Kurdish is سلام (salaam). It is used in both formal and informal situations.</li> | ||
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===Saying Goodbye=== | |||
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<li>The most common way to say goodbye in Central Kurdish is خداحافظ (khudahafiz). It can be used in both formal and informal situations.</li> | <li>The most common way to say goodbye in Central Kurdish is خداحافظ (khudahafiz). It can be used in both formal and informal situations.</li> | ||
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==Other Common Greetings== | |||
===How Are You?=== | |||
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<li>The standard greeting used to ask how someone is doing in Central Kurdish is چۆنیا حالی تۆ (chonia hali to). It is acceptable to use this greeting in both formal and informal situations.</li> | <li>The standard greeting used to ask how someone is doing in Central Kurdish is چۆنیا حالی تۆ (chonia hali to). It is acceptable to use this greeting in both formal and informal situations.</li> | ||
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===Responses to How Are You?=== | |||
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<li>If someone asks you how you are doing, you can respond with خۆشە (khosha) which translates to "good."</li> | <li>If someone asks you how you are doing, you can respond with خۆشە (khosha) which translates to "good."</li> | ||
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===Thank You and You're Welcome=== | |||
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<li>The most common way to say thank you in Central Kurdish is سوپاس (supas). It is appropriate to use this expression in both formal and informal situations.</li> | <li>The most common way to say thank you in Central Kurdish is سوپاس (supas). It is appropriate to use this expression in both formal and informal situations.</li> | ||
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===Excuse Me=== | |||
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<li>If you need to get someone's attention or excuse yourself in Central Kurdish, you can use the phrase ببخەرەوە (bbekherewe). This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.</li> | <li>If you need to get someone's attention or excuse yourself in Central Kurdish, you can use the phrase ببخەرەوە (bbekherewe). This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.</li> | ||
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==Conclusion== | |||
In this lesson, you have learned how to say hello, goodbye, and other basic greetings in Central Kurdish. By mastering these essential expressions, you will be able to start conversations and build connections with Kurdish speakers. Remember to practice these phrases frequently and incorporate them into your daily conversations. In the next lesson, you will learn about polite expressions such as "please," "thank you," and "excuse me." | In this lesson, you have learned how to say hello, goodbye, and other basic greetings in Central Kurdish. By mastering these essential expressions, you will be able to start conversations and build connections with Kurdish speakers. Remember to practice these phrases frequently and incorporate them into your daily conversations. In the next lesson, you will learn about polite expressions such as "please," "thank you," and "excuse me." | ||
<span link>Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: [[Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Colors|Colors]] & [[Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Polite-Expressions|Polite Expressions]].</span> | |||
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