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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Central Kurdish Course"! Today, we will dive into the world of '''common conjunctions''' in Central Kurdish. Conjunctions are vital in any language as they help us connect ideas, create more complex sentences, and express relationships between different elements of our communication. In Central Kurdish, understanding how to use conjunctions effectively will not only enhance your speaking and writing but also allow you to engage with others more fluidly.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* The importance of conjunctions in Central Kurdish.
 
* Common conjunctions used in Central Kurdish.
 
* Examples to illustrate their usage.
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned.
 
Before we jump in, let's take a moment to appreciate how these small words can make a big difference in how we express our thoughts!


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== Introduction ==
=== The Importance of Conjunctions ===
 
Conjunctions serve as the glue that holds our sentences together. They help us combine words, phrases, or clauses, allowing us to form more complex and meaningful expressions. For instance, instead of saying "I want to eat," we can expand our thought by adding more information using conjunctions: "I want to eat '''and''' I want to drink."
 
In Central Kurdish, mastering conjunctions is essential for effective communication. It allows you to express contrasts, choices, conditions, and connections between ideas smoothly.
 
=== Common Conjunctions in Central Kurdish ===
 
Let’s explore some of the most common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. We will discuss the meaning of each conjunction and provide examples to illustrate their use.
 
==== 1. "و" (u) - "and" ====
 
This conjunction is used to connect similar ideas or add information.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من و تۆ || min u to || I and you
 
|-
 
| کچ و پسر || kç u pisar || Daughter and son
 
|-
 
| کافە و چای || kafe u çay || Coffee and tea
 
|-
 
| ئەو وەک هەردو || ew wek herdû || They are both
 
|}
 
==== 2. "بەڵام" (belam) - "but" ====
 
Used to introduce a contrast or exception.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من کۆتایی نەکرد || min kotayî nekrd || I did not finish,
 
|-
 
| بەڵام من خۆشم || belam min xoshm || but I am happy
 
|-
 
| ئەو زانستە || ew zânistê || He is smart,
 
|-
 
| بەڵام تەنها || belam tenhâ || but alone
 
|}
 
==== 3. "یان" (yan) - "or" ====
 
Used to present alternatives or choices.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| تۆ یان من || to yan min || You or I


Welcome to the lesson on common conjunctions in Central Kurdish! In this lesson, we will explore how to use conjunctions to connect ideas, express relationships, and create more complex sentences in the Kurdish language. Conjunctions play a crucial role in forming cohesive and coherent sentences, and mastering their usage will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Central Kurdish.
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In this lesson, we will focus on common conjunctions such as "and," "but," and "or." We will learn how to use these conjunctions in various contexts and explore their different functions within a sentence. Through clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises, you will gain a solid understanding of how to incorporate these essential tools into your Kurdish language skills.
| کەس یان کەس || kês yan kês || Person or person


So let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of common conjunctions in Central Kurdish!
|-
 
| کەش و یان قوربانی || kesh u yan qurbanî || Work or sacrifice
 
|-


== Common Conjunctions ==
| بەرز یان نزم || berz yan nazm || Tall or short


Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence. They establish relationships between different parts of a sentence and help convey meaning and coherence. In this section, we will focus on some of the most common conjunctions used in Central Kurdish.
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=== And ===
==== 4. "ئەگەر" (agar) - "if" ====


The conjunction "and" is used to join words, phrases, or clauses that have a similar or related meaning. It is used to indicate addition or inclusion. In Central Kurdish, the word for "and" is "و" (u). Let's look at some examples:
Introduces a conditional clause.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ئەگەر تۆ بێی || agar to beyî || If you come,
 
|-
 
| من هەستم || min hastim || I will be there
 
|-
|-
| من و تو || min u to || me and you
 
| ئەگەر بەرز بێت || agar berz bê || If it is high,
 
|-
 
| من پەرەوەندە || min parawêndê || I will climb
 
|}
 
==== 5. "کە" (ke) - "that" ====
 
Used to introduce a subordinate clause.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ئەو و تو || ew u to || he/she and you
 
| ئەو دەزانێت كە || ew dezanêt ke || He knows that
 
|-
 
| من کەسەکانی || min kêsakânî || I love those
 
|-
 
| ئەو پەیوەندیدانی || ew peywendîdanî || They are related that
 
|-
 
| من هەستەکانم || min hastakânm || I have feelings that
 
|}
 
==== 6. "بلام" (blam) - "however" ====
 
Similar to "but," it introduces a contrasting idea.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من قەیرانم || min qêrânm || I am sad,
 
|-
 
| بلام خۆشم || blam xoshm || however, I am happy
 
|-
 
| ئەو کەسە || ew kêsê || He is a person,
 
|-
|-
| کتێب و پەڕە || kitêb u pêre || book and pen
 
| بلام بێ زانی || blam bê zânî || however, without knowledge
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the examples, the conjunction "و" (u) is used to connect different elements in a sentence, whether they are nouns, pronouns, or phrases. It helps create a sense of unity and coherence within the sentence.
==== 7. "هەروەها" (herweha) - "also" ====
 
Used to add information or agree with a statement.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من هەروەها زانیارم || min herweha zânîarm || I also know
 
|-
 
| ئەو هەروەها دەنگی || ew herweha dengî || He also sings
 
|-
 
| کچ هەروەها فەرمی || kç herweha fermî || The girl also dances
 
|-


=== But ===
| من هەروەها کەسە || min herweha kêsê || I also love people


The conjunction "but" is used to express a contrast or contradiction between two ideas or clauses. In Central Kurdish, the word for "but" is "لەکەن" (lekên). Let's look at some examples:
|}
 
==== 8. "کە دروست بکە" (ke drust bke) - "that is why" ====
 
Used to express a reason or conclusion.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ئەو بەشێکی تازەی هەبوو لەکەن دووبارە بەگەڵم نەکرد || ew beşêkî tazey hebû lekên dûbare bêgelam nakirde || He had a new idea, but he didn't share it with me.
 
| من کەسە || min kêsê || I am a person,  
 
|-
|-
| ئەو بەزانیوەبوو لەکەن جیاوازە لە هەموواندا || ew bezaniyebû lekên jîawazê le hemûanda || He knew the answer, but he didn't tell anyone.
 
| کە دروست بکە || ke drust bke || that is why I learn
 
|-
|-
| دەکەم پارەیێک بۆت، لەکەن نەتوانم هەڵبژاردم || dekem parêyek bot, lekên netewanim helbêjardim || I'll give you some money, but I can't decide.
 
| ئەو پەیوەندیدانی || ew peywendîdanî || They are connected,  
 
|-
 
| کە دروست بکە || ke drust bke || that is why they work
 
|}
|}


In these examples, the conjunction "لەکەن" (lekên) is used to introduce a contrasting or contradictory idea. It helps to highlight the difference between two clauses and adds depth and complexity to the sentence.
==== 9. "پاشان" (pašan) - "then" ====
 
Used to indicate a sequence of events.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من بەرەوپێش ئەوە || min berêwpeş ew || I went first,


=== Or ===
|-


The conjunction "or" is used to present alternatives or options within a sentence. In Central Kurdish, the word for "or" is "یان" (yan). Let's look at some examples:
| پاشان من چاوپێکەوت || pašan min çawpêkût || then I will look
 
|-
 
| تۆ پێش ئەوە || to pêş ew || You go before,
 
|-
 
| پاشان من هەستم || pašan min hastim || then I will be there
 
|}
 
==== 10. "هەروەها" (herweha) - "besides" ====
 
Used to add information on a related topic.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| من زانم || min zânm || I know,
 
|-
|-
| بچووک یان بزرگ || bçûk yan bzorg || small or big
 
| هەروەها زانیارم || herweha zânîarm || besides I am knowledgeable
 
|-
|-
| بڕیارییەک بکە یان بەشێکی تر || beriyeyek bike yan beşekî têr || Make a decision or choose another option.
 
| ئەو کەسە || ew kêsê || He is a person,
 
|-
|-
| ئەوان دەتوانن بیان لەهەمان جۆرە دەچوون || ewan detwanan bian le hemane jore dechon || They can go by foot or by any other means.
 
| هەروەها کوردی || herweha kurdî || besides he is Kurdish
 
|}
|}


In these examples, the conjunction "یان" (yan) is used to offer alternative choices or options. It allows the speaker to present different possibilities and adds flexibility to the sentence.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you’ve learned about common conjunctions in Central Kurdish, it’s time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction from the list: (و, بەڵام, یان, ئەگەر)
 
1. من کەسە _____ تۆ کەسە. (I am a person _____ you are a person.)
 
2. تۆ بەرز ___ نزم. (You are tall _____ short.)
 
3. ئەگەر تۆ بێت, من ____ هەستم. (If you come, I _____ will be there.)
 
4. من کەسە _____ ئەو کەسە. (I am a person _____ he is a person.)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. و (u)
 
2. یان (yan)
 
3. هەستم (hastim)
 
4. بەڵام (belam)
 
==== Exercise 2: Sentence Creation ====
 
Create sentences using the following conjunctions:
 
1. و
 
2. بەڵام
 
3. یان
 
4. ئەگەر
 
'''Example Answers:'''


== Cultural Insights ==
1. من و تۆ کەسەکانین. (You and I are people.)


Throughout history, the Kurdish people have been known for their love of poetry and storytelling. These rich cultural traditions have greatly influenced the development of the Kurdish language, including the usage of conjunctions. In Kurdish poetry, conjunctions are often used to create rhythm, convey emotions, and enhance the overall impact of the verses.
2. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، بەڵام من کەسە. (I don’t like a lot of people, but I am one.)


In addition to their linguistic significance, conjunctions in Central Kurdish also reflect the social and cultural values of the Kurdish people. The use of conjunctions helps establish a sense of unity, cooperation, and inclusivity in communication. It reflects the importance of community and collaboration in Kurdish society.
3. تۆ یان من کەسە. (You or I am a person.)


== Practice Exercises ==
4. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز بێت، من زۆر خۆشم. (If you are tall, I will be very happy.)


Now it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. Solutions and explanations will be provided after each exercise.
==== Exercise 3: Matching ====


Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate conjunctions (and, but, or).
Match the Central Kurdish conjunctions to their English translations.


1. ئەوان زۆر نەخوازن، ئەمەش لەوانەیە <blank> نەدۆزن.
| Central Kurdish | English |
2. خۆشترین رۆژەوە ئەوان لە <blank> بەڵام ئەندامێکی تر لەنێوان خانەیان بوون.
3. ئەو پاڵێوەرێکی بەرز دەگرێت، <blank> بەڵام ئەو دەکات بەڵام ناتوانێت بڵێت.
4. ئەو لەبەرەی کتێبەکەی <blank> کە دەتوانی بۆ خوێندن بەکاربهێنیت.
5. ئەو خۆی <blank> ئەوان لەو بەرهەمە دەکەن.


Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences from English to Central Kurdish.
|----------------|---------|


1. I want to buy a new car, but I don't have enough money.
| و              | and    |
2. Would you like tea or coffee?
3. He is smart, but he doesn't work hard.
4. You can choose to stay here or go with us.
5. She is not tall, but she is very strong.


== Solutions ==
| یان            | or      |


Exercise 1:
| بەڵام          | but    |


1. ئەوان زۆر نەخوازن، ئەمەش لەوانەیە نەدۆزن.
| ئەگەر          | if      |
2. خۆشترین رۆژەوە ئەوان لە بەڵام ئەندامێکی تر لەنێوان خانەیان بوون.
3. ئەو پاڵێوەرێکی بەرز دەگرێت، بەڵام ئەو دەکات بەڵام ناتوانێت بڵێت.
4. ئەو لەبەرەی کتێبەکەی کە دەتوانی بۆ خوێندن بەکاربهێنیت.
5. ئەو خۆی و ئەوان لەو بەرهەمە دەکەن.


Exercise 2:
'''Solutions:'''


1. من دەتەوێت ماشینێکی نوێ بخەرمەوێنم، بەڵام پارەیەک کەم دەمەنێ.
1. و - and
2. ئایا ئەتەوێت چای یان قاوە بخۆیت؟
3. ئەو هەوڵدارێکی باشە، بەڵام کاری زۆر ناکات.
4. ئەتوانیت هێنانی تۆمارێکی دیکە بکەیت یان لەگەڵ ماوەیەکی دیکە بڕۆیت.
5. ئەو دەبژێردرێت بەلێ دەکرێت، بەڵام زۆر توانا هەیە.


== Conclusion ==
2. یان - or


Congratulations on completing the lesson on common conjunctions in Central Kurdish! In this lesson, you have learned how to use conjunctions to connect ideas, express relationships, and create more complex sentences in the Kurdish language. By mastering the usage of conjunctions such as "and," "but," and "or," you have taken a significant step towards improving your language skills in Central Kurdish.
3. بەڵام - but


Keep practicing and applying what you have learned in real-life situations. The more you use these conjunctions, the more natural and fluent your Kurdish will become. Stay curious, stay motivated, and enjoy your language learning journey!
4. ئەگەر - if
 
==== Exercise 4: Translation ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Central Kurdish using the conjunctions.
 
1. I want tea and coffee.
 
2. He is smart but lazy.
 
3. You can choose apples or oranges.
 
4. If it rains, I will stay home.
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. من چای و قەوە دەخوازم. (Min çay u qewê daxwazim.)
 
2. ئەو زانستە بەڵام نیشتەجێیە. (Ew zânistê belam niştejêyê.)
 
3. تۆ کەس یان کەس بەرز دەخوازیت. (To kês yan kês berz daxwazît.)
 
4. ئەگەر باران بێت، من لە ماڵ بم. (Agar baran bê, min le mâl bim.)
 
==== Exercise 5: Sentence Correction ====
 
Correct the following sentences by adding the appropriate conjunction.
 
1. من کچە, من کەسە.
 
2. تۆ بەرز نزم.
 
3. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز، من بەرز.
 
4. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، من کەسە.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. من کچە و من کەسە. (Min kçê u min kêsê.)
 
2. تۆ بەرز یان نزم. (To berz yan nazm.)
 
3. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز، من بەرز بوم. (Agar to berz, min berz bum.)
 
4. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، بەڵام من کەسە. (Min kêsêkî zor pasnd nakem, belam min kêsê.)
 
=== Conclusion ===
 
Congratulations! You've now learned about common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. These small yet powerful words will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in the language. Remember to practice using them in your daily conversations or writing.  
 
As you continue your journey in learning Central Kurdish, keep an eye out for the next lessons, where we’ll explore more exciting aspects of the language. Happy learning!


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Central Kurdish → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Common Conjunctions

Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Central Kurdish Course"! Today, we will dive into the world of common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. Conjunctions are vital in any language as they help us connect ideas, create more complex sentences, and express relationships between different elements of our communication. In Central Kurdish, understanding how to use conjunctions effectively will not only enhance your speaking and writing but also allow you to engage with others more fluidly.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The importance of conjunctions in Central Kurdish.
  • Common conjunctions used in Central Kurdish.
  • Examples to illustrate their usage.
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned.

Before we jump in, let's take a moment to appreciate how these small words can make a big difference in how we express our thoughts!

The Importance of Conjunctions[edit | edit source]

Conjunctions serve as the glue that holds our sentences together. They help us combine words, phrases, or clauses, allowing us to form more complex and meaningful expressions. For instance, instead of saying "I want to eat," we can expand our thought by adding more information using conjunctions: "I want to eat and I want to drink."

In Central Kurdish, mastering conjunctions is essential for effective communication. It allows you to express contrasts, choices, conditions, and connections between ideas smoothly.

Common Conjunctions in Central Kurdish[edit | edit source]

Let’s explore some of the most common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. We will discuss the meaning of each conjunction and provide examples to illustrate their use.

1. "و" (u) - "and"[edit | edit source]

This conjunction is used to connect similar ideas or add information.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من و تۆ min u to I and you
کچ و پسر kç u pisar Daughter and son
کافە و چای kafe u çay Coffee and tea
ئەو وەک هەردو ew wek herdû They are both

2. "بەڵام" (belam) - "but"[edit | edit source]

Used to introduce a contrast or exception.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من کۆتایی نەکرد min kotayî nekrd I did not finish,
بەڵام من خۆشم belam min xoshm but I am happy
ئەو زانستە ew zânistê He is smart,
بەڵام تەنها belam tenhâ but alone

3. "یان" (yan) - "or"[edit | edit source]

Used to present alternatives or choices.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
تۆ یان من to yan min You or I
کەس یان کەس kês yan kês Person or person
کەش و یان قوربانی kesh u yan qurbanî Work or sacrifice
بەرز یان نزم berz yan nazm Tall or short

4. "ئەگەر" (agar) - "if"[edit | edit source]

Introduces a conditional clause.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
ئەگەر تۆ بێی agar to beyî If you come,
من هەستم min hastim I will be there
ئەگەر بەرز بێت agar berz bê If it is high,
من پەرەوەندە min parawêndê I will climb

5. "کە" (ke) - "that"[edit | edit source]

Used to introduce a subordinate clause.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
ئەو دەزانێت كە ew dezanêt ke He knows that
من کەسەکانی min kêsakânî I love those
ئەو پەیوەندیدانی ew peywendîdanî They are related that
من هەستەکانم min hastakânm I have feelings that

6. "بلام" (blam) - "however"[edit | edit source]

Similar to "but," it introduces a contrasting idea.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من قەیرانم min qêrânm I am sad,
بلام خۆشم blam xoshm however, I am happy
ئەو کەسە ew kêsê He is a person,
بلام بێ زانی blam bê zânî however, without knowledge

7. "هەروەها" (herweha) - "also"[edit | edit source]

Used to add information or agree with a statement.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من هەروەها زانیارم min herweha zânîarm I also know
ئەو هەروەها دەنگی ew herweha dengî He also sings
کچ هەروەها فەرمی kç herweha fermî The girl also dances
من هەروەها کەسە min herweha kêsê I also love people

8. "کە دروست بکە" (ke drust bke) - "that is why"[edit | edit source]

Used to express a reason or conclusion.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من کەسە min kêsê I am a person,
کە دروست بکە ke drust bke that is why I learn
ئەو پەیوەندیدانی ew peywendîdanî They are connected,
کە دروست بکە ke drust bke that is why they work

9. "پاشان" (pašan) - "then"[edit | edit source]

Used to indicate a sequence of events.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من بەرەوپێش ئەوە min berêwpeş ew I went first,
پاشان من چاوپێکەوت pašan min çawpêkût then I will look
تۆ پێش ئەوە to pêş ew You go before,
پاشان من هەستم pašan min hastim then I will be there

10. "هەروەها" (herweha) - "besides"[edit | edit source]

Used to add information on a related topic.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من زانم min zânm I know,
هەروەها زانیارم herweha zânîarm besides I am knowledgeable
ئەو کەسە ew kêsê He is a person,
هەروەها کوردی herweha kurdî besides he is Kurdish

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned about common conjunctions in Central Kurdish, it’s time to put that knowledge into practice! Below are exercises designed to help you apply what you’ve learned.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction from the list: (و, بەڵام, یان, ئەگەر)

1. من کەسە _____ تۆ کەسە. (I am a person _____ you are a person.)

2. تۆ بەرز ___ نزم. (You are tall _____ short.)

3. ئەگەر تۆ بێت, من ____ هەستم. (If you come, I _____ will be there.)

4. من کەسە _____ ئەو کەسە. (I am a person _____ he is a person.)

Solutions:

1. و (u)

2. یان (yan)

3. هەستم (hastim)

4. بەڵام (belam)

Exercise 2: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following conjunctions:

1. و

2. بەڵام

3. یان

4. ئەگەر

Example Answers:

1. من و تۆ کەسەکانین. (You and I are people.)

2. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، بەڵام من کەسە. (I don’t like a lot of people, but I am one.)

3. تۆ یان من کەسە. (You or I am a person.)

4. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز بێت، من زۆر خۆشم. (If you are tall, I will be very happy.)

Exercise 3: Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the Central Kurdish conjunctions to their English translations.

| Central Kurdish | English |

|----------------|---------|

| و | and |

| یان | or |

| بەڵام | but |

| ئەگەر | if |

Solutions:

1. و - and

2. یان - or

3. بەڵام - but

4. ئەگەر - if

Exercise 4: Translation[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Central Kurdish using the conjunctions.

1. I want tea and coffee.

2. He is smart but lazy.

3. You can choose apples or oranges.

4. If it rains, I will stay home.

Example Answers:

1. من چای و قەوە دەخوازم. (Min çay u qewê daxwazim.)

2. ئەو زانستە بەڵام نیشتەجێیە. (Ew zânistê belam niştejêyê.)

3. تۆ کەس یان کەس بەرز دەخوازیت. (To kês yan kês berz daxwazît.)

4. ئەگەر باران بێت، من لە ماڵ بم. (Agar baran bê, min le mâl bim.)

Exercise 5: Sentence Correction[edit | edit source]

Correct the following sentences by adding the appropriate conjunction.

1. من کچە, من کەسە.

2. تۆ بەرز نزم.

3. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز، من بەرز.

4. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، من کەسە.

Solutions:

1. من کچە و من کەسە. (Min kçê u min kêsê.)

2. تۆ بەرز یان نزم. (To berz yan nazm.)

3. ئەگەر تۆ بەرز، من بەرز بوم. (Agar to berz, min berz bum.)

4. من کەسەیەکی زۆر پەسند ناکەم، بەڵام من کەسە. (Min kêsêkî zor pasnd nakem, belam min kêsê.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've now learned about common conjunctions in Central Kurdish. These small yet powerful words will significantly enhance your ability to communicate in the language. Remember to practice using them in your daily conversations or writing.

As you continue your journey in learning Central Kurdish, keep an eye out for the next lessons, where we’ll explore more exciting aspects of the language. Happy learning!

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


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