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Welcome to the lesson on '''Common Prepositions''' in Central Kurdish! Understanding prepositions is essential for anyone looking to express relationships between objects, people, and locations. They may seem small, but they pack a punch when it comes to constructing meaningful sentences. In this lesson, we will explore how to use common prepositions such as "in", "on", "at", and many more in Central Kurdish. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more comfortable using these essential words in your conversations and writings.
Before we dive in, let’s outline what you can expect in this lesson:
* '''Introduction to Prepositions''': What they are and why they're important.
* '''Common Prepositions''': A comprehensive list with examples.


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* '''Practice Exercises''': To reinforce your understanding and application of the prepositions.


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==Introduction==
=== Introduction to Prepositions ===
 
Prepositions are words that help us express various relationships in our sentences. They can indicate time, place, direction, and more. In Central Kurdish, mastering prepositions will elevate your language skills and help you communicate more effectively. Each preposition can change the meaning of a sentence significantly, so it's crucial to use them correctly.
 
=== Common Prepositions ===
 
In this section, we will cover some of the most commonly used prepositions in Central Kurdish. Here is a list of prepositions we will explore:
 
* '''لە (la)''' - in
 
* '''سەر (sar)''' - on
 
* '''لەگەڵ (legel)''' - with
 
* '''بەر (ber)''' - in front of
 
* '''ژێر (jêr)''' - under
 
* '''بەرەو (berêw)''' - towards
 
* '''لای (lay)''' - beside
 
* '''بەرز (berz)''' - above
 
* '''نێوان (newan)''' - between
 
* '''بەوە (bawa)''' - from
 
Let's take a closer look at each one with examples.
 
==== Preposition: لە (la) - in ====
 
This preposition indicates a location within something.
 
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| لە ماڵەوە || la malawa || in the house
 
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| لە کلاسی زانکۆدا || la klasi zankoda || in the university classroom
 
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| لە پارکەوە || la parkawe || in the park
 
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==== Preposition: سەر (sar) - on ====
 
Used to indicate placement on a surface.
 
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! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| سەر میزە || sar miza || on the table
 
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Welcome to the lesson on common prepositions in Central Kurdish! In this lesson, you will learn about the most frequently used prepositions in Kurdish, and how to use them to express relationships between objects, people, and locations in the language. Prepositions are important for speaking and writing Kurdish correctly, so it is essential to understand how to use them properly.
| سەر کەشەیە || sar kasha || on the wall


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<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Central-kurdish/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Central-kurdish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
| سەر بەرزە || sar berza || on the roof
==What are Prepositions?==


Prepositions are words that link nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a sentence. They are used to indicate the relationship between the noun or pronoun and other words in the sentence. In English, examples of prepositions include in, on, at, by, and with. In Central Kurdish, there are many common prepositions that are used in a similar way.
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==Common Prepositions in Central Kurdish==
==== Preposition: لەگەڵ (legel) - with ====


Below are some of the most frequently used prepositions in Central Kurdish:
This preposition shows companionship or association.


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! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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| لەگەڵ هاورامان || legel hawraman || with my friend
 
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| لەگەڵ خانووە || legel xanuwe || with family
 
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| لە || /læ/ || in, at, on
 
| لەگەڵ کەسەکان || legel kesekan || with the people
 
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==== Preposition: بەر (ber) - in front of ====
 
Indicates something located at the front.
 
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| رووی || /roʊvjiː/ || on, upon
 
| بەر فەرمیسکە || ber fermiska || in front of the supermarket
 
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| بۆ || /bo/ || for, to, towards
 
| بەر پەنجەرە || ber penjere || in front of the window
 
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| لەگەڵ || /læɡel/ || against, towards, facing
 
| بەر کەسە || ber kesa || in front of the person
 
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==== Preposition: ژێر (jêr) - under ====
 
Used to describe something that is below or beneath.
 
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| جیاواز || /dʒijaːwɑːz/ || above, over, on top of
 
| ژێر مەزگەوتە || jêr mezgawta || under the mosque
 
|-
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| لەسەر || /læsær/ || above, on top of, over
 
| ژێر کەشە || jêr kasha || under the table
 
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| لەبەر || /læbeɹ/ || above, beyond, over
 
| ژێر پەردە || jêr perde || under the curtain
 
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==== Preposition: بەرەو (berêw) - towards ====
 
Indicates direction or movement in a specific direction.
 
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| خواروو || /xwɑɾov/ || behind, after, in the back of
 
| بەرەو زانکۆ || berêw zankô || towards the university
 
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| پاش || /pɑʃ/ || after, behind, following
 
| بەرەو پەنجەرە || berêw penjere || towards the window
 
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| پێش || /peːʃ/ || before, in front of, prior to
 
| بەرەو شەنگە || berêw shanga || towards the city
 
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==== Preposition: لای (lay) - beside ====
 
This preposition indicates proximity or being next to something.
 
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| لەدەم || /lædæm/ || beside, next to, near
 
| لای ماڵەوە || lay malawa || beside the house
 
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| بەش || /bæʃ/ || by, next to, beside
 
| لای کەسە || lay kesa || beside the person
 
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| لەناوی || /lænɑviː/ || among, between
 
| لای سەرپەرشتیار || lay sarparishtiyar || beside the teacher
 
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==== Preposition: بەرز (berz) - above ====
 
Describes something that is higher or over another object.
 
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| لەژێر || /lædʒiːɾ/ || among, between, within
 
| بەرز لە ماڵەوە || berz la malawa || above the house
 
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| دابین || /dæbiːn/ || below, under, beneath
 
| بەرز لە شەنگە || berz la shanga || above the city
 
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| لەژێری || /lædʒiːɾi/ || behind, beyond, after
 
| بەرز لە بەرەوە || berz la berawa || above the mountains
 
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==Using Prepositions in Central Kurdish==
==== Preposition: نێوان (newan) - between ====


Prepositions are used to link nouns or pronouns to other words in a sentence. They often indicate location, direction, time, or manner. In Central Kurdish, prepositions are usually placed before the noun or pronoun they modify.
Indicates a position that is in the middle of two objects.


Here are some examples of how to use common prepositions in Central Kurdish:
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<ul>
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
<li>لە سەر ماڵەکە (læ sær mælækækæ) – on top of the house</li>
<li>بۆ شارەکە (bo sharækæ) – to the city</li>
<li>لەدەم خۆشخۆشترین کافێ (lædæm xwoşxwoştiːɾiːn kɑˈvæ) – next to the coziest café</li>
<li>پێش بارکردنەکە (peːʃ bɑɾkæɾdnækæ) – before the departure</li>
<li>پاش کورتکردنەوە (pɑʃ kʊɾtkæ:ɾdnæwæ) – after the shortening</li>
</ul>


As you can see from these examples, prepositions are a key part of Kurdish sentence structure. They allow speakers to express relationships between objects, people, and locations in a clear and concise way.
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==More Examples of Prepositions in Central Kurdish==
| نێوان ماڵەکان || newan malakan || between the houses


Here are some additional examples of prepositions in Central Kurdish:
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| نێوان شەنگە و هەولێر || newan shanga u hawler || between the city and Hewlêr
<li>جیاواز ماوەی ئامادە (dʒijaːwɑːz mæwiː æmɑdæ) – on top of the table</li>
<li>بۆ کاتی ئامادەی تۆمە (bo kætiː æmɑdæiː toːmæ) – for the time of your arrival</li>
<li>لە ناوی خانەیان (læ nɑviː xɑneːjæn) – among their houses</li>
<li>دەچین کەوتووە وەکو نێوان درێژەکان (dætʃiːn kewtowwæ wɛku nɛwɑn dɾɛʒækæn) – hide under the trees like among the dimensions</li>
</ul>


==Practice Exercises==
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Now that you have learned about some common prepositions in Central Kurdish, it's time to practice your skills! Here are some exercises to help you get comfortable with using prepositions in sentences:
| نێوان کەسەکان || newan kesekan || between the people


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<li>Translate the following sentence to Central Kurdish: "I am standing next to the car."</li>
<li>Translate the following sentence to Central Kurdish: "The book is on the table."</li>
<li>Translate the following sentence to Central Kurdish: "Let's go for a walk in the park."</li>
<li>Translate the following sentence to Central Kurdish: "The cat is hiding under the bed."</li>
<li>Fill in the blank with the appropriate preposition: "The store is _____ the corner."</li>
</ol>


==Conclusion==
==== Preposition: بەوە (bawa) - from ====


Congratulations, you have completed the lesson on common prepositions in Central Kurdish! Prepositions are a key element of the Kurdish language, and understanding how to use them is essential for building your language skills. Keep practicing, and don't be afraid to ask questions if you need help. Good luck with your studies!
This preposition indicates the origin or source.


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| بەوە کوردستان || bawa Kurdistan || from Kurdistan
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| بەوە ئیشکرا || bawa ishkra || from work
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| بەوە زانکۆ || bawa zankô || from the university
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=== Practice Exercises ===
Now that we've explored these common prepositions, it's time to practice using them! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list.
* 1. من لە ___ ماڵەوە.
* 2. پەنجەرە لە ___ کەشە.
* 3. من لەگەڵ ___ هاورامان.
* 4. بەرەو ___ زانکۆ.
* 5. کەسە لای ___ کەسە.
* 6. بەرز لە ___ شەنگە.
* 7. نێوان ___ کەسەکان.
* 8. من بەوە ___ ئیشکرا.
'''Answers:'''
1. لە (la) - in
2. سەر (sar) - on
3. لەگەڵ (legel) - with
4. بەرەو (berêw) - towards
5. لای (lay) - beside
6. بەرز (berz) - above
7. نێوان (newan) - between
8. بەوە (bawa) - from
==== Exercise 2: Matching Exercise ====
Match the Central Kurdish sentences with their English translations.
* A. لە ماڵەوە
* B. سەر میزە
* C. لەگەڵ خانووە
* D. بەر فەرمیسکە
* E. ژێر پەردە
1. in the house
2. beside the table
3. with family
4. in front of the supermarket
5. under the curtain
'''Answers:'''
A - 1
B - 2
C - 3
D - 4
E - 5
==== Exercise 3: Sentence Construction ====
Construct meaningful sentences using the given prepositions.
* 1. لە (la), پارک (park) - in the park
* 2. سەر (sar), مۆبایل (mobile) - on the mobile
* 3. لەگەڵ (legel), فامیل (family) - with family
* 4. بەر (ber), کەس (person) - in front of the person
* 5. ژێر (jêr), مېز (table) - under the table
'''Answers:'''
1. من لە پارکەوە مەن.
2. مۆبایل سەر میزه.
3. من لەگەڵ فامیلم.
4. بەر کەسێک منی.
5. ژێر مېزە.
==== Exercise 4: True/False Statements ====
Read the statements and decide whether they are true or false.
* 1. لە (la) means "above." (False)
* 2. سەر (sar) is used for "under." (False)
* 3. لەگەڵ (legel) means "with." (True)
* 4. بەر (ber) means "behind." (False)
* 5. نێوان (newan) means "between." (True)
==== Exercise 5: Sentence Translation ====
Translate the following sentences into Central Kurdish.
* 1. I am in the house.
* 2. The book is on the table.
* 3. She is with her friend.
* 4. The cat is under the chair.
* 5. They are going towards the market.
'''Answers:'''
1. من لە ماڵەوە مەن.
2. پەڕە لە سەر میزه.
3. ئەو لەگەڵ هاورامانە.
4. پشکا ژێر کەشەیە.
5. ئەوان بەرەو بازار دەچن.
==== Exercise 6: Preposition Identification ====
Identify the prepositions used in the following sentences.
* 1. من لە پارکەوە مەن.
* 2. پەنجەرە لە سەر کەشە.
* 3. لەگەڵ فامیلەکان.
* 4. بەر فەرمیسکە.
* 5. ژێر پەردە.
'''Answers:'''
1. لە (la)
2. لە (la), سەر (sar)
3. لەگەڵ (legel)
4. بەر (ber)
5. ژێر (jêr)
==== Exercise 7: Compose Your Own Sentences ====
Use at least three different prepositions to create a sentence about your daily routine.
''Example Answer:'' من لە ماڵەوە مەن، لەگەڵ فامیلەکان و بەر زانکۆ دەچم.
==== Exercise 8: Fill in the Prepositions ====
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the list provided.
* 1. من بەرەو ___ زانکۆ دەچم.
* 2. پشکا ژێر ___ کەشەیە.
* 3. من لەگەڵ ___ خەمڵیە.
* 4. سەر ___ میزه بم.
'''Answers:'''
1. زانکۆ
2. کەشە
3. خەمڵی
4. میزه
==== Exercise 9: Create a Dialog ====
Create a short dialog using at least five prepositions from this lesson.
''Example Dialog:''
* A: کەسە لای پەنجەرە دەردەخات. (The person is beside the window.)
* B: من لە ماڵەوە مەن. (I am in the house.)
==== Exercise 10: Group Activity ====
In pairs, create a mini skit that incorporates at least ten prepositions from today's lesson. Perform it for the class.
At the end of this lesson, you should have a solid understanding of common prepositions in Central Kurdish and how to use them effectively in your sentences. Keep practicing, and you will see significant improvement in your language skills!


<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Central-kurdish/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] & [[Language/Central-kurdish/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
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Central Kurdish → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Common Prepositions

Welcome to the lesson on Common Prepositions in Central Kurdish! Understanding prepositions is essential for anyone looking to express relationships between objects, people, and locations. They may seem small, but they pack a punch when it comes to constructing meaningful sentences. In this lesson, we will explore how to use common prepositions such as "in", "on", "at", and many more in Central Kurdish. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more comfortable using these essential words in your conversations and writings.

Before we dive in, let’s outline what you can expect in this lesson:

  • Introduction to Prepositions: What they are and why they're important.
  • Common Prepositions: A comprehensive list with examples.
  • Practice Exercises: To reinforce your understanding and application of the prepositions.

Introduction to Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are words that help us express various relationships in our sentences. They can indicate time, place, direction, and more. In Central Kurdish, mastering prepositions will elevate your language skills and help you communicate more effectively. Each preposition can change the meaning of a sentence significantly, so it's crucial to use them correctly.

Common Prepositions[edit | edit source]

In this section, we will cover some of the most commonly used prepositions in Central Kurdish. Here is a list of prepositions we will explore:

  • لە (la) - in
  • سەر (sar) - on
  • لەگەڵ (legel) - with
  • بەر (ber) - in front of
  • ژێر (jêr) - under
  • بەرەو (berêw) - towards
  • لای (lay) - beside
  • بەرز (berz) - above
  • نێوان (newan) - between
  • بەوە (bawa) - from

Let's take a closer look at each one with examples.

Preposition: لە (la) - in[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a location within something.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
لە ماڵەوە la malawa in the house
لە کلاسی زانکۆدا la klasi zankoda in the university classroom
لە پارکەوە la parkawe in the park

Preposition: سەر (sar) - on[edit | edit source]

Used to indicate placement on a surface.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
سەر میزە sar miza on the table
سەر کەشەیە sar kasha on the wall
سەر بەرزە sar berza on the roof

Preposition: لەگەڵ (legel) - with[edit | edit source]

This preposition shows companionship or association.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
لەگەڵ هاورامان legel hawraman with my friend
لەگەڵ خانووە legel xanuwe with family
لەگەڵ کەسەکان legel kesekan with the people

Preposition: بەر (ber) - in front of[edit | edit source]

Indicates something located at the front.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
بەر فەرمیسکە ber fermiska in front of the supermarket
بەر پەنجەرە ber penjere in front of the window
بەر کەسە ber kesa in front of the person

Preposition: ژێر (jêr) - under[edit | edit source]

Used to describe something that is below or beneath.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
ژێر مەزگەوتە jêr mezgawta under the mosque
ژێر کەشە jêr kasha under the table
ژێر پەردە jêr perde under the curtain

Preposition: بەرەو (berêw) - towards[edit | edit source]

Indicates direction or movement in a specific direction.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
بەرەو زانکۆ berêw zankô towards the university
بەرەو پەنجەرە berêw penjere towards the window
بەرەو شەنگە berêw shanga towards the city

Preposition: لای (lay) - beside[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates proximity or being next to something.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
لای ماڵەوە lay malawa beside the house
لای کەسە lay kesa beside the person
لای سەرپەرشتیار lay sarparishtiyar beside the teacher

Preposition: بەرز (berz) - above[edit | edit source]

Describes something that is higher or over another object.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
بەرز لە ماڵەوە berz la malawa above the house
بەرز لە شەنگە berz la shanga above the city
بەرز لە بەرەوە berz la berawa above the mountains

Preposition: نێوان (newan) - between[edit | edit source]

Indicates a position that is in the middle of two objects.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
نێوان ماڵەکان newan malakan between the houses
نێوان شەنگە و هەولێر newan shanga u hawler between the city and Hewlêr
نێوان کەسەکان newan kesekan between the people

Preposition: بەوە (bawa) - from[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates the origin or source.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
بەوە کوردستان bawa Kurdistan from Kurdistan
بەوە ئیشکرا bawa ishkra from work
بەوە زانکۆ bawa zankô from the university

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've explored these common prepositions, it's time to practice using them! Below are some exercises designed to reinforce your understanding.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct preposition from the list.

  • 1. من لە ___ ماڵەوە.
  • 2. پەنجەرە لە ___ کەشە.
  • 3. من لەگەڵ ___ هاورامان.
  • 4. بەرەو ___ زانکۆ.
  • 5. کەسە لای ___ کەسە.
  • 6. بەرز لە ___ شەنگە.
  • 7. نێوان ___ کەسەکان.
  • 8. من بەوە ___ ئیشکرا.

Answers:

1. لە (la) - in

2. سەر (sar) - on

3. لەگەڵ (legel) - with

4. بەرەو (berêw) - towards

5. لای (lay) - beside

6. بەرز (berz) - above

7. نێوان (newan) - between

8. بەوە (bawa) - from

Exercise 2: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Central Kurdish sentences with their English translations.

  • A. لە ماڵەوە
  • B. سەر میزە
  • C. لەگەڵ خانووە
  • D. بەر فەرمیسکە
  • E. ژێر پەردە

1. in the house

2. beside the table

3. with family

4. in front of the supermarket

5. under the curtain

Answers:

A - 1

B - 2

C - 3

D - 4

E - 5

Exercise 3: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct meaningful sentences using the given prepositions.

  • 1. لە (la), پارک (park) - in the park
  • 2. سەر (sar), مۆبایل (mobile) - on the mobile
  • 3. لەگەڵ (legel), فامیل (family) - with family
  • 4. بەر (ber), کەس (person) - in front of the person
  • 5. ژێر (jêr), مېز (table) - under the table

Answers:

1. من لە پارکەوە مەن.

2. مۆبایل سەر میزه.

3. من لەگەڵ فامیلم.

4. بەر کەسێک منی.

5. ژێر مېزە.

Exercise 4: True/False Statements[edit | edit source]

Read the statements and decide whether they are true or false.

  • 1. لە (la) means "above." (False)
  • 2. سەر (sar) is used for "under." (False)
  • 3. لەگەڵ (legel) means "with." (True)
  • 4. بەر (ber) means "behind." (False)
  • 5. نێوان (newan) means "between." (True)

Exercise 5: Sentence Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Central Kurdish.

  • 1. I am in the house.
  • 2. The book is on the table.
  • 3. She is with her friend.
  • 4. The cat is under the chair.
  • 5. They are going towards the market.

Answers:

1. من لە ماڵەوە مەن.

2. پەڕە لە سەر میزه.

3. ئەو لەگەڵ هاورامانە.

4. پشکا ژێر کەشەیە.

5. ئەوان بەرەو بازار دەچن.

Exercise 6: Preposition Identification[edit | edit source]

Identify the prepositions used in the following sentences.

  • 1. من لە پارکەوە مەن.
  • 2. پەنجەرە لە سەر کەشە.
  • 3. لەگەڵ فامیلەکان.
  • 4. بەر فەرمیسکە.
  • 5. ژێر پەردە.

Answers:

1. لە (la)

2. لە (la), سەر (sar)

3. لەگەڵ (legel)

4. بەر (ber)

5. ژێر (jêr)

Exercise 7: Compose Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Use at least three different prepositions to create a sentence about your daily routine.

Example Answer: من لە ماڵەوە مەن، لەگەڵ فامیلەکان و بەر زانکۆ دەچم.

Exercise 8: Fill in the Prepositions[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate prepositions from the list provided.

  • 1. من بەرەو ___ زانکۆ دەچم.
  • 2. پشکا ژێر ___ کەشەیە.
  • 3. من لەگەڵ ___ خەمڵیە.
  • 4. سەر ___ میزه بم.

Answers:

1. زانکۆ

2. کەشە

3. خەمڵی

4. میزه

Exercise 9: Create a Dialog[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialog using at least five prepositions from this lesson.

Example Dialog:

  • A: کەسە لای پەنجەرە دەردەخات. (The person is beside the window.)
  • B: من لە ماڵەوە مەن. (I am in the house.)

Exercise 10: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, create a mini skit that incorporates at least ten prepositions from today's lesson. Perform it for the class.

At the end of this lesson, you should have a solid understanding of common prepositions in Central Kurdish and how to use them effectively in your sentences. Keep practicing, and you will see significant improvement in your language skills!

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


Basic Greetings


Pronouns and Nouns


Numbers and Counting


Basic Sentence Structure


Time and Dates


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Housing and Accommodations


Central Kurdish Culture and Society


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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