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Welcome to this engaging lesson on '''Interrogative Pronouns''' in Northern Kurdish! This topic is crucial for anyone starting their journey into the Northern Kurdish language. Understanding interrogative pronouns will not only enhance your ability to form questions but will also help you engage in conversations more effectively. In everyday communication, being able to ask questions is essential, as it allows you to seek information, clarify doubts, and connect with others.
In this lesson, we will explore the following:


<div class="pg_page_title">Northern Kurdish Grammar →  → Interrogative Pronouns</div>
* '''What are Interrogative Pronouns?'''
 
* '''List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish'''
 
* '''Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences'''
 
* '''Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns'''
 
Before we dive deep into the topic, let’s take a moment to understand what interrogative pronouns are.
 
== What are Interrogative Pronouns? ==
 
Interrogative pronouns are words used to ask questions. They help us seek specific information about people, things, or places. In Northern Kurdish, as in English, these pronouns are essential for constructive dialogues and inquiry.
 
=== List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish ===
 
Here are the primary interrogative pronouns in Northern Kurdish:
 
* '''Kî''' (کî) - Who
 
* '''Çi''' (چی) - What
 
* '''Kû''' (کû) - Where
 
* '''Kengî''' (کەنگی) - When
 
* '''Çawa''' (چاوە) - How
 
* '''Kîjan''' (کîجان) - Which


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As a Northern Kurdish language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the use of interrogative pronouns in Northern Kurdish. This lesson is part of the larger course titled "Complete 0 to A1 Northern Kurdish Course" and is designed for complete beginners who aim to learn the Northern Kurdish language and reach an A1 level.
=== Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences ===
 
To help you understand how these interrogative pronouns function in sentences, let’s look at some examples.  
 
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| Kî tu yî? || kî tu jî? || Who are you?
 
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Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about things, people, places, or time. They are used to find out information when we do not already know, and thus, their proper use is crucial in having a successful conversation.
| Çi dikin? || chi dikin? || What are they doing?


In Northern Kurdish, there are four interrogative pronouns:
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| Kû tişt e? || kû tişt e? || Where is the thing?


<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Northern-kurdish/Grammar/Coordinating-Conjunctions|Coordinating Conjunctions]] & [[Language/Northern-kurdish/Grammar/Dative-Case|Dative Case]].</span>
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== Interrogative pronouns ==
 
=== Ke ===
| Kengî tê? || kengî tê? || When is he coming?
Ke is used to ask questions about people. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "who". Here is an example table:
 
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| Çawa yî? || chawa yî? || How are you?
 
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| Kîjan kitêb dixwînî? || kîjan kitêb dixwînî? || Which book are you reading?
 
|}
 
Let’s expand further on each pronoun, providing additional examples to solidify your understanding.
 
==== Who - Kî ====
 
"Kî" is used to inquire about a person or people. It’s an essential pronoun in any conversation.  
 
Example Sentences:


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! Northern Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Ke ye? || kɛ jɛ || Who is it?
 
| Kî ew e? || kî ew e? || Who is he?
 
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| Ke e? || kɛ ɛ || Who are you?
 
| Kî hûn ne? || kî hûn ne? || Who are you (plural)?
 
|-
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| Ke heye? || kɛ hɛjɛ || Who is there?
 
| Kî ji te re hat? || kî ji te re hat? || Who came to you?
 
|}
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To ask about someone's profession or occupation, we use the phrase "Ke Kar dikin?" which means "What do you do for a living?"
==== What - Çi ====


=== Çi ===
"Çi" is used to ask about things or concepts. It is highly versatile and can be used in many contexts.
Çi is used to ask questions about things, objects, or ideas. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "what". Here is an example table:
 
Example Sentences:


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! Northern Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Çi ye? || ʧi jɛ || What is it?
 
| Çi bîrî? || chi bîrî? || What is the matter?
 
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| Çi e? || ʧi ɛ || What is this?
 
| Çi dikî? || chi dikî? || What are you doing?
 
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| Çi baş e? || ʧi baʃ ɛ || What is good?
 
| Çi tiştekî hene? || chi tiştekî hene? || What things are there?
 
|}
|}


To ask about someone's plans or activities, we use the phrase "Çi plan in?" which means "What are your plans?"
==== Where - Kû ====
 
"Kû" is essential for inquiring about locations or places.


=== Kiriye ===
Example Sentences:
Kiriye is the Northern Kurdish equivalent of "which". It is used to ask questions about options or choices. Here is an example table:


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| Kiriye ye? || kirijɛ jɛ || Which one is it?
 
| Kû hûn dixwînin? || kû hûn dixwînin? || Where are you studying?
 
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| Kû wan ne? || kû wan ne? || Where are they?
 
|-
 
| Kû çavên te ne? || kû çavên te ne? || Where are your eyes?
 
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==== When - Kengî ====
 
"Kengî" is used to ask about time-related inquiries.
 
Example Sentences:
 
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| Kengî tê? || kengî tê? || When is he coming?
 
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| Kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin? || kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin? || When will you send the address?
 
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| Kengî ew roja tê? || kengî ew roja tê? || When is the day coming?
 
|}
 
==== How - Çawa ====
 
"Çawa" is used to inquire about the manner or condition of something.
 
Example Sentences:
 
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! Northern Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| Çawa tu yî? || chawa tu yî? || How are you?
 
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| Kiriye e? || kirijɛ ɛ || Which one is this?
 
| Çawa ew dikare? || chawa ew dikare? || How can he do it?
 
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| Kiriye baş e? || kirijɛ baʃ ɛ || Which one is good?
 
| Çawa bû? || chawa bû? || How was it?
 
|}
|}


To ask about someone's preferences or choices, we use the phrase "Kiriye dizanin?" which means "Which one do you know?"
==== Which - Kîjan ====


=== Keyfîyat ===
"Kîjan" is used to specify or inquire about a selection among options.
Keyfîyat is used to ask questions about the condition of things, people, or places. It is equivalent to the English pronoun "how". Here is an example table:
 
Example Sentences:


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! Northern Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
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| Kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin? || kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin? || Which university are you studying at?
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| Keyfîyat e? || kɛjfiːjat ɛ || How is it?
 
| Kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin? || kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin? || Which book are you reading?
 
|-
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| Keyfîyat heye? || kɛjfiːjat hɛjɛ || How is it there?
 
| Kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin? || kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin? || Which milk do you want?
 
|}
|}


To ask about someone's well-being, we use the phrase "Keyfîyatê te çawa ye?" which means "How are you?"
== Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns ==
 
Now that we've covered the fundamentals, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises that will allow you to practice using interrogative pronouns effectively.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the appropriate interrogative pronoun from the list: Kî, Çi, Kû, Kengî, Çawa, Kîjan.
 
1. ______ ev e? (Who is this?)
 
2. ______ hûn dixwînin? (What are you studying?)
 
3. ______ tu yî? (Where are you?)
 
4. ______ ew tê? (When is he coming?)
 
5. ______ tu dikî? (How are you?)
 
6. ______ kitêb dixwînin? (Which book are you reading?)
 
=== Exercise 2: Rewrite the Questions ===
 
Change the following statements into questions using the correct interrogative pronouns.
 
1. Tu bîrî. → ______ tu bîrî? (What is your matter?)
 
2. Ew tê. → ______ ew tê? (Who is coming?)


In conclusion, interrogative pronouns are essential elements in Northern Kurdish conversations. Learning how to use them correctly will help you ask questions with ease and successfully communicate with others. Practice using them through conversation and use the examples in the tables to make yourself more familiar with their usage.
3. Tu dixwînin. → ______ tu dixwînin? (What are you studying?)


Don't forget to check out the previous lessons on the A1 course, covering topics such as Northern Kurdish greetings, noun and adjective declension, verb conjugation, and Northern Kurdish customs and traditions.
4. Ew bû. → ______ ew bû? (How was it?)
 
5. Hûn derbas bûn. → ______ hûn derbas bûn? (Where did you pass?)
 
=== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions ===
 
Formulate your own questions using the interrogative pronouns provided.
 
1. Kî
 
2. Çi
 
3. Kû
 
4. Kengî
 
5. Çawa
 
6. Kîjan
 
=== Exercise 4: Match the Question to the Answer ===
 
Match the questions with the correct answers.
 
Questions:
 
1. Kî ew e?
 
2. Kengî tê?
 
3. Kû hûn ne?
 
4. Çi dikî?
 
5. Çawa yî?
 
Answers:
 
A. Ez baş im. (I am fine.)
 
B. Ew Mela e. (He is a teacher.)
 
C. Ez di deriyê de me. (I am at home.)
 
D. Ew di sê saetan de tê. (He will come in three hours.)
 
E. Ez çay dikim. (I am making tea.)
 
=== Exercise 5: Translate the Following Sentences ===
 
Translate the sentences from English to Northern Kurdish using the correct interrogative pronouns.
 
1. Who are you?
 
2. What are they doing?
 
3. Where is he?
 
4. When are you coming?
 
5. How was your day?
 
6. Which movie do you want to watch?
 
== Solutions to Exercises ==
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Kî
 
2. Çi
 
3. Kû
 
4. Kengî
 
5. Çawa
 
6. Kîjan
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
 
1. Çi tu bîrî?
 
2. Kî ew tê?
 
3. Çi tu dixwînin?
 
4. Çawa ew bû?
 
5. Kû hûn derbas bûn?
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
(Answers will vary; students should create their own questions.)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
1 - B
 
2 - D
 
3 - C
 
4 - E
 
5 - A
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. Kî tu yî?
 
2. Çi wan dikin?
 
3. Kû ew e?
 
4. Kengî tu tê?
 
5. Çawa roja te bû?
 
6. Kîjan fîlma xwastin?
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Interrogative Pronouns''' in Northern Kurdish! By mastering these essential components, you are now better equipped to form questions and engage in conversations. Keep practicing, and you will undoubtedly see progress in your language skills!


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Northern Kurdish → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Interrogative Pronouns

Welcome to this engaging lesson on Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish! This topic is crucial for anyone starting their journey into the Northern Kurdish language. Understanding interrogative pronouns will not only enhance your ability to form questions but will also help you engage in conversations more effectively. In everyday communication, being able to ask questions is essential, as it allows you to seek information, clarify doubts, and connect with others.

In this lesson, we will explore the following:

  • What are Interrogative Pronouns?
  • List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish
  • Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences
  • Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns

Before we dive deep into the topic, let’s take a moment to understand what interrogative pronouns are.

What are Interrogative Pronouns?[edit | edit source]

Interrogative pronouns are words used to ask questions. They help us seek specific information about people, things, or places. In Northern Kurdish, as in English, these pronouns are essential for constructive dialogues and inquiry.

List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish[edit | edit source]

Here are the primary interrogative pronouns in Northern Kurdish:

  • Kî (کî) - Who
  • Çi (چی) - What
  • Kû (کû) - Where
  • Kengî (کەنگی) - When
  • Çawa (چاوە) - How
  • Kîjan (کîجان) - Which

Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

To help you understand how these interrogative pronouns function in sentences, let’s look at some examples.

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Kî tu yî? kî tu jî? Who are you?
Çi dikin? chi dikin? What are they doing?
Kû tişt e? kû tişt e? Where is the thing?
Kengî tê? kengî tê? When is he coming?
Çawa yî? chawa yî? How are you?
Kîjan kitêb dixwînî? kîjan kitêb dixwînî? Which book are you reading?

Let’s expand further on each pronoun, providing additional examples to solidify your understanding.

Who - Kî[edit | edit source]

"Kî" is used to inquire about a person or people. It’s an essential pronoun in any conversation.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Kî ew e? kî ew e? Who is he?
Kî hûn ne? kî hûn ne? Who are you (plural)?
Kî ji te re hat? kî ji te re hat? Who came to you?

What - Çi[edit | edit source]

"Çi" is used to ask about things or concepts. It is highly versatile and can be used in many contexts.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Çi bîrî? chi bîrî? What is the matter?
Çi dikî? chi dikî? What are you doing?
Çi tiştekî hene? chi tiştekî hene? What things are there?

Where - Kû[edit | edit source]

"Kû" is essential for inquiring about locations or places.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Kû hûn dixwînin? kû hûn dixwînin? Where are you studying?
Kû wan ne? kû wan ne? Where are they?
Kû çavên te ne? kû çavên te ne? Where are your eyes?

When - Kengî[edit | edit source]

"Kengî" is used to ask about time-related inquiries.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Kengî tê? kengî tê? When is he coming?
Kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin? kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin? When will you send the address?
Kengî ew roja tê? kengî ew roja tê? When is the day coming?

How - Çawa[edit | edit source]

"Çawa" is used to inquire about the manner or condition of something.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Çawa tu yî? chawa tu yî? How are you?
Çawa ew dikare? chawa ew dikare? How can he do it?
Çawa bû? chawa bû? How was it?

Which - Kîjan[edit | edit source]

"Kîjan" is used to specify or inquire about a selection among options.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish Pronunciation English
Kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin? kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin? Which university are you studying at?
Kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin? kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin? Which book are you reading?
Kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin? kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin? Which milk do you want?

Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the fundamentals, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises that will allow you to practice using interrogative pronouns effectively.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the appropriate interrogative pronoun from the list: Kî, Çi, Kû, Kengî, Çawa, Kîjan.

1. ______ ev e? (Who is this?)

2. ______ hûn dixwînin? (What are you studying?)

3. ______ tu yî? (Where are you?)

4. ______ ew tê? (When is he coming?)

5. ______ tu dikî? (How are you?)

6. ______ kitêb dixwînin? (Which book are you reading?)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Questions[edit | edit source]

Change the following statements into questions using the correct interrogative pronouns.

1. Tu bîrî. → ______ tu bîrî? (What is your matter?)

2. Ew tê. → ______ ew tê? (Who is coming?)

3. Tu dixwînin. → ______ tu dixwînin? (What are you studying?)

4. Ew bû. → ______ ew bû? (How was it?)

5. Hûn derbas bûn. → ______ hûn derbas bûn? (Where did you pass?)

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

Formulate your own questions using the interrogative pronouns provided.

1. Kî

2. Çi

3. Kû

4. Kengî

5. Çawa

6. Kîjan

Exercise 4: Match the Question to the Answer[edit | edit source]

Match the questions with the correct answers.

Questions:

1. Kî ew e?

2. Kengî tê?

3. Kû hûn ne?

4. Çi dikî?

5. Çawa yî?

Answers:

A. Ez baş im. (I am fine.)

B. Ew Mela e. (He is a teacher.)

C. Ez di deriyê de me. (I am at home.)

D. Ew di sê saetan de tê. (He will come in three hours.)

E. Ez çay dikim. (I am making tea.)

Exercise 5: Translate the Following Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the sentences from English to Northern Kurdish using the correct interrogative pronouns.

1. Who are you?

2. What are they doing?

3. Where is he?

4. When are you coming?

5. How was your day?

6. Which movie do you want to watch?

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Kî

2. Çi

3. Kû

4. Kengî

5. Çawa

6. Kîjan

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. Çi tu bîrî?

2. Kî ew tê?

3. Çi tu dixwînin?

4. Çawa ew bû?

5. Kû hûn derbas bûn?

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

(Answers will vary; students should create their own questions.)

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1 - B

2 - D

3 - C

4 - E

5 - A

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Kî tu yî?

2. Çi wan dikin?

3. Kû ew e?

4. Kengî tu tê?

5. Çawa roja te bû?

6. Kîjan fîlma xwastin?

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish! By mastering these essential components, you are now better equipped to form questions and engage in conversations. Keep practicing, and you will undoubtedly see progress in your language skills!

Table of Contents - Northern Kurdish Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Northern Kurdish


Greetings and Introductions


Noun and Adjective Declension


Daily Life


Verb Conjugation


Customs and Traditions


Pronouns


Hobbies and Free Time


Adverbs


Geography and Travel


Conjunctions


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