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Welcome to the lesson on '''Questions and Negations''' in Central Kurdish! This topic is crucial for anyone looking to communicate effectively in Kurdish. Questions allow you to gather information, clarify doubts, and engage in meaningful conversations, while negations enable you to express disagreement or denial. By mastering these concepts, you'll find yourself better equipped to navigate various social situations and enhance your conversational skills.
 
In this lesson, we'll explore the structure of questions—how to ask who, what, where, when, why, and how—alongside the rules for forming negations. We will provide ample examples to illustrate each point, and we’ll conclude with exercises to put your new knowledge into practice.


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== Introduction ==
=== Importance of Questions and Negations ===
 
Questions and negations form the backbone of interactive communication. In Central Kurdish, as in any language, asking questions can open up dialogues, deepen relationships, and clarify misunderstandings. Likewise, knowing how to negate statements is invaluable, helping you express your thoughts accurately and avoid misinterpretations.
 
In this lesson, we will cover:
 
* How to form different types of questions
 
* The structure of negations in sentences
 
* Practical examples to solidify your understanding
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
=== Types of Questions in Central Kurdish ===
 
Questions in Central Kurdish can be categorized into several types: yes/no questions, wh- questions (who, what, where, when, why), and alternative questions. Let’s dive into each one!
 
==== Yes/No Questions ====
 
Yes/No questions in Central Kurdish are usually formed by adding a question particle at the end of a statement. The particle "na" is commonly used.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| تو دەرکەوتی؟ || tu dərkəwti? || Are you happy?
 
|-
 
| ئەو خۆشەویستی؟ || əw xoşəwisti? || Is he/she a friend?
 
|-
 
| ئیشتنی؟ || ištni? || Are you working?
 
|-
 
| من زۆر خۆشم || min zor xošem? || Am I very happy?
 
|}
 
==== Wh- Questions ====
 
Wh- questions are used to obtain specific information. The structure typically involves a question word followed by the verb.
 
* '''Who''' (کەس) – kes
 
* '''What''' (چی) – çi
 
* '''Where''' (کەی) – kê
 
* '''When''' (کەی) – kî
 
* '''Why''' (بۆ چی) – bo çi
 
* '''How''' (چۆن) – çon
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| کەس ئەوە؟ || kes əwə? || Who is that?
 
|-
 
| چی دەکەیت؟ || çi dəkəyt? || What are you doing?
 
|-
 
| کەی دەچیت؟ || kê dәçit? || Where are you going?
 
|-


In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of forming questions and negations in Central Kurdish. Mastering these aspects of the language is crucial for effective communication and understanding in everyday conversations. By asking questions, you can gather information, clarify doubts, and engage in meaningful discussions. Negations, on the other hand, allow you to express doubt, disagreement, or denial. In this lesson, we will explore the various ways to form questions and negations in Central Kurdish, providing you with the necessary tools to express yourself confidently. Let's get started!
| کەی دەبێت؟ || kî dәbêt? || When is it?


== Forming Questions ==
|-


Asking questions is an essential skill in any language, and Central Kurdish is no exception. To form questions in Central Kurdish, you generally have two options: using question words or changing the word order. Let's explore each method in detail.
| بۆ چی ئەوە؟ || bo çi əwə? || Why is that?


=== 1. Using Question Words ===
|-


Question words play a crucial role in forming questions. They are used to ask for specific information about people, things, places, time, and more. Here are some common question words in Central Kurdish:
| چۆن خۆشەویست؟ || çon xoşəwîst? || How are you?
 
|}
 
==== Alternative Questions ====
 
These questions offer a choice between two or more options. They are structured similarly to yes/no questions but include the options.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| که‌یه‌ || keye || Who
 
| تۆ یا ئەوە؟ || tô ya əwə? || You or that?
 
|-
|-
| چێوە || chewe || What
 
| کەس یا من؟ || kes ya min? || Who or me?
 
|-
|-
| لەکانی || lekani || Where
 
| چی یا ئەم؟ || çi ya əm? || What or this?
 
|}
 
=== Forming Negations in Central Kurdish ===
 
Negations in Central Kurdish are formed by adding the negation particle "نە" (na) before the verb. Let’s see some examples.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Kurdish !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| کام || kam || How many
 
| من نازانم || min nazanəm || I don’t know.
 
|-
|-
| کاتێک || katek || When
 
| تو ندیارە || tu ndiyarə || You are not here.
 
|-
|-
| چاوەڕێیەک || chawaraye || Why
 
| ئەو نازانێت || əw nazanêt || He/She doesn’t know.
 
|-
|-
| ئەوەی || awe || How
 
| من نیشتەوە || min ništəwə || I am not sitting.
 
|}
|}


To form a question using question words, simply place the question word at the beginning of the sentence. Here are a few examples:
=== Summary of Key Points ===
 
In summary, knowing how to ask questions and form negations equips you with essential tools for communication in Central Kurdish. Questions help you inquire and engage, while negations allow you to clarify and disagree.
 
=== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ===
 
Now, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice forming questions and negations in Central Kurdish.
 
==== Exercise 1: Forming Yes/No Questions ====
 
Transform the following statements into yes/no questions:
 
1. من دەرکەوتی.
 
2. ئەو بەرزە.
 
3. تو ئیشتنی.
 
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. من دەرکەوتی؟ (min dərkəwti?)
 
2. ئەو بەرزە؟ (əw bərzə?)
 
3. تو ئیشتنی؟ (tu ištni?)
 
==== Exercise 2: Creating Wh- Questions ====
 
Turn the following statements into wh- questions:
 
1. تو لە کوردی قسە دەکەیت.
 
2. ئەو لە هەولێرە.
 
3. من کوڕم.
 
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. تو لە کوردی چی دەکەیت؟ (tu lə kurdî çi dəkəyt?)
 
2. ئەو کەیە؟ (əw kêyə?)
 
3. من کەسە؟ (min kesə?)
 
==== Exercise 3: Alternative Questions ====
 
Create alternative questions from the following options:
 
1. تۆ یا ئەو؟
 
2. من یا تو؟
 
3. کەس یا من؟
 
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. تۆ یا ئەوە؟ (tô ya əwə?)
 
2. من یا توە؟ (min ya tôə?)
 
3. کەس یا من؟ (kes ya min?)
 
==== Exercise 4: Forming Negations ====
 
Negate the following statements:
 
1. من زانم.
 
2. تو خۆشەویستی.
 
3. ئەو مژدەیە.
 
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. من نازانم. (min nazanəm.)
 
2. تو نادیارە. (tu nadiyarə.)
 
3. ئەو نازانە. (əw nazanə.)


* که‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟ (keye nawusyote?) - Who is writing?
==== Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks ====
* چێوە دەکەیت ؟ (chewe dekayet?) - What are you doing?
* لەکانی خواردنێكت ؟ (lekani khwardaneke?) - Where are you studying?
* کام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟ (kam parezgayek heye?) - How many siblings do you have?
* کاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟ (katek derdekayet?) - When do you wake up?
* چاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟ (chawaraye bo'm?) - Why for me?
* ئەوەی دەبێت ؟ (awe debet?) - How does it work?


=== 2. Changing the Word Order ===
Complete the sentences with the correct question word:


Another way to form questions in Central Kurdish is by changing the word order. In this method, you invert the subject and verb of a sentence to make it a question. Here's an example:
1. __________ کەس ئەوە؟


* ئێستا خواردن دەکەیت. (Estay khwardan dekayet.) - You are studying now.
2. __________ چی دەکەیت؟
* خواردن ئێستا دەکەیت ؟ (Khwardan estay dekayet?) - Are you studying now?


By changing the word order, you can transform a statement into a question. This method is particularly useful when you don't have a specific question word to use.
3. __________ بەرزە؟


== Forming Negations ==
* '''Solutions:'''


Negations allow you to express doubt, disagreement, or denial. In Central Kurdish, negations are formed using the word "نا" (na) before the verb. Let's explore this in more detail.
1. کەس (kes)


=== 1. Negative Statements ===
2. چی (çi)


To form a negative statement in Central Kurdish, simply place the word "نا" (na) before the verb. Here are a few examples:
3. کەی ()


* من ئێستا کتێب نووسم. (Min estay kitêb nûsim.) - I am writing a book now.
==== Exercise 6: Transforming Questions ====
* من ئێستا کتێب نووسمەوە. (Min estay kitêb nûsemau.) - I am not writing a book now.


By adding "نا" (na) before the verb, you negate the action or state described in the sentence.
Turn the following sentences into questions:


=== 2. Negative Questions ===
1. من شتێک لە کوردی فێر بووم.


Negating a question in Central Kurdish is slightly different from forming negative statements. In negative questions, you place "نا" (na) before the question word or the verb. Here are a few examples:
2. ئەو کەسێکی نوێیە.


* ناکه‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟ (Nakeye nawusyote?) - Aren't you writing?
* '''Solutions:'''
* ناچێوە دەکەیت ؟ (Nachewe dekayet?) - What aren't you doing?
* نالەکانی خواردنێكت ؟ (Nalekani khwardaneke?) - Where aren't you studying?
* ناکام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟ (Nakam parezgayek heye?) - How many siblings don't you have?
* ناکاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟ (Nakatek derdekayet?) - When don't you wake up?
* ناچاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟ (Nachawaraye bo'm?) - Why not for me?
* نائەوەی دەبێت ؟ (Naawe debet?) - How doesn't it work?


By placing "نا" (na) before the question word or the verb, you create a negative question.
1. من شتێک لە کوردی چی فێر بووم؟ (min ştêk lə kurdî çi fêr boôm?)


== Cultural Insights ==
2. ئەو کەسێکی نوێیە؟ (əw kesêkî nûyə?)


The formation of questions and negations in Central Kurdish is influenced by the rich cultural heritage of the Kurdish people. In Kurdish-speaking regions, asking questions is seen as a way to show interest and engage in meaningful conversations. Kurdish culture values curiosity and encourages individuals to seek knowledge and understanding. Moreover, the use of negations in Kurdish language reflects the cautious and skeptical nature of the Kurdish people. Expressing doubt and disagreement is considered a sign of critical thinking and intellectual independence. By understanding the cultural context behind questions and negations in Central Kurdish, you can better appreciate the nuances of the language and connect with Kurdish speakers on a deeper level.
==== Exercise 7: Writing Questions ====


== Practice Exercises ==
Write questions for the following answers:


Now, let's put your knowledge of forming questions and negations in Central Kurdish to the test. Complete the following exercises, and then check your answers.
1. من نازانم.


=== Exercise 1 ===
2. تو زانیاری؟


Form questions using the given question words:
3. ئەو بەرزە.


* Example: چێوە - __چێوە دەکەیت؟__ (chewe dekayet?) - What are you doing?
* '''Solutions:'''
* که‌یه‌ -
* لەکانی -
* کام -
* کاتێک -
* چاوەڕێیەک -
* ئەوەی -


=== Exercise 2 ===
1. تۆ نازانی؟ (tô nazanî?)


Form negative statements by negating the verbs:
2. تو زانیاری؟ (tu zânî?)


* Example: من ئێستا کتێب نووسمەوە. - __من ئێستا کتێب نووسم.__ (Min estay kitêb nûsim.) - I am writing a book.
3. کەس بەرزە؟ (kes bərzə?)
* من ئێستا خواب نووسم.
* ئێوە ئێستا خۆشترین کارمەوە دەکات.
* ئێوە هێشت دەڵێنێت.
* ئێوە هێنانیشان دەوێنێت.
* ئێوە فەرمی کۆڕۆنا دەکان.
* ئێوە بڵێنەدانیشان دەکان.


=== Exercise 3 ===
==== Exercise 8: Combining Questions and Negations ====


Form negative questions by negating the question words or the verbs:
Create sentences that combine questions and negations:


* Example: چێوە دەکەیت ؟ - __ناچێوە دەکەیت ؟__ (Nachewe dekayet?) - What aren't you doing?
1. تۆ نازانی؟
* که‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟
* لەکانی خواردنێكت ؟
* کام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟
* کاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟
* چاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟
* ئەوەی دەبێت ؟


== Solutions ==
2. ئەو نیشتەوە؟


=== Exercise 1 ===
* '''Solutions:'''


* که‌یه‌ - __که‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟__ (keye nawusyote?) - Who is writing?
1. تۆ نازانی؟ (tô nazanî?) – Are you not knowing?
* لەکانی - __لەکانی خواردنێكت ؟__ (lekani khwardaneke?) - Where are you studying?
* کام - __کام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟__ (kam parezgayek heye?) - How many siblings do you have?
* کاتێک - __کاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟__ (katek derdekayet?) - When do you wake up?
* چاوەڕێیەک - __چاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟__ (chawaraye bo'm?) - Why for me?
* ئەوەی - __ئەوەی دەبێت ؟__ (awe debet?) - How does it work?


=== Exercise 2 ===
2. ئەو نیشتەوە؟ (əw ništəwə?) – Is he/she not sitting?


* من ئێستا خواب نووسمەوە. - __من ئێستا خواب نووسم.__ (Min estay khwab nûsim.) - I am not writing a dream.
==== Exercise 9: Short Answer Practice ====
* ئێوە ئێستا خۆشترین کارمەوە دەکات. - __ئێوە ئێستا خۆشترین کارمەوە نادەکات.__ (Ewe estay khoshterin karmewa nakat.) - They are not doing their best work now.
* ئێوە هێشت دەڵێنێت. - __ئێوە هێشت نادەڵێنێت.__ (Ewe hawisht na-dellenet.) - They don't eat meat.
* ئێوە هێنانیشان دەوێنێت. - __ئێوە هێنانیشان نادەوێنێت.__ (Ewe henanishan na-dewenent.) - They don't have their pictures.
* ئێوە فەرمی کۆڕۆنا دەکان. - __ئێوە فەرمی کۆڕۆنا نادەکان.__ (Ewe ferma korona na-dakan.) - They don't cultivate corn.
* ئێوە بڵێنەدانیشان دەکان. - __ئێوە بڵێنەدانیشان نادەکان.__ (Ewe belendanishan na-dakan.) - They don't understand them.


=== Exercise 3 ===
Respond to the following questions with negations:


* چێوە دەکەیت ؟ - __ناچێوە دەکەیت ؟__ (Nachewe dekayet?) - What aren't you doing?
1. تو خۆشەویستی؟
* که‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟ - __ناکه‌یه‌ نووسیوتە ؟__ (Nakeye nawusyote?) - Aren't you writing?
* لەکانی خواردنێكت ؟ - __نالەکانی خواردنێكت ؟__ (Nalekani khwardaneke?) - Where aren't you studying?
* کام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟ - __ناکام پارێزگایەك هەیە ؟__ (Nakam parezgayek heye?) - How many siblings don't you have?
* کاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟ - __ناکاتێک دەردەکەیت ؟__ (Nakatek derdekayet?) - When don't you wake up?
* چاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟ - __ناچاوەڕێیەک بۆم ؟__ (Nachawaraye bo'm?) - Why not for me?
* ئەوەی دەبێت ؟ - __نائەوەی دەبێت ؟__ (Naawe debet?) - How doesn't it work?


== Conclusion ==
2. من زانم؟


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form questions and negations in Central Kurdish. By mastering these aspects of the language, you can engage in meaningful conversations, seek information, and express doubt or disagreement. Remember to practice forming questions and negations regularly to strengthen your language skills. Keep up the great work!
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. ناهەمە. (nahəmə.) – No, I am not.
 
2. نازانم. (nazanəm.) – I don’t know.
 
==== Exercise 10: Review Questions ====
 
Ask a partner to answer the following questions using negations:
 
1. کەس بەرزە؟
 
2. چی دەکەیت؟
 
* '''Solutions:'''
 
1. ناهەمە. (nahəmə.) – No, it is not.
 
2. نازانم. (nazanəm.) – I don’t know.
 
By engaging in these exercises, you will solidify your understanding of questions and negations in Central Kurdish, paving the way for more fluent and confident communication.


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Central KurdishGrammar0 to A1 Course → Questions and Negations

Welcome to the lesson on Questions and Negations in Central Kurdish! This topic is crucial for anyone looking to communicate effectively in Kurdish. Questions allow you to gather information, clarify doubts, and engage in meaningful conversations, while negations enable you to express disagreement or denial. By mastering these concepts, you'll find yourself better equipped to navigate various social situations and enhance your conversational skills.

In this lesson, we'll explore the structure of questions—how to ask who, what, where, when, why, and how—alongside the rules for forming negations. We will provide ample examples to illustrate each point, and we’ll conclude with exercises to put your new knowledge into practice.

Importance of Questions and Negations[edit | edit source]

Questions and negations form the backbone of interactive communication. In Central Kurdish, as in any language, asking questions can open up dialogues, deepen relationships, and clarify misunderstandings. Likewise, knowing how to negate statements is invaluable, helping you express your thoughts accurately and avoid misinterpretations.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • How to form different types of questions
  • The structure of negations in sentences
  • Practical examples to solidify your understanding
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

Types of Questions in Central Kurdish[edit | edit source]

Questions in Central Kurdish can be categorized into several types: yes/no questions, wh- questions (who, what, where, when, why), and alternative questions. Let’s dive into each one!

Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Yes/No questions in Central Kurdish are usually formed by adding a question particle at the end of a statement. The particle "na" is commonly used.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
تو دەرکەوتی؟ tu dərkəwti? Are you happy?
ئەو خۆشەویستی؟ əw xoşəwisti? Is he/she a friend?
ئیشتنی؟ ištni? Are you working?
من زۆر خۆشم min zor xošem? Am I very happy?

Wh- Questions[edit | edit source]

Wh- questions are used to obtain specific information. The structure typically involves a question word followed by the verb.

  • Who (کەس) – kes
  • What (چی) – çi
  • Where (کەی) – kê
  • When (کەی) – kî
  • Why (بۆ چی) – bo çi
  • How (چۆن) – çon

Here are some examples:

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
کەس ئەوە؟ kes əwə? Who is that?
چی دەکەیت؟ çi dəkəyt? What are you doing?
کەی دەچیت؟ kê dәçit? Where are you going?
کەی دەبێت؟ kî dәbêt? When is it?
بۆ چی ئەوە؟ bo çi əwə? Why is that?
چۆن خۆشەویست؟ çon xoşəwîst? How are you?

Alternative Questions[edit | edit source]

These questions offer a choice between two or more options. They are structured similarly to yes/no questions but include the options.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
تۆ یا ئەوە؟ tô ya əwə? You or that?
کەس یا من؟ kes ya min? Who or me?
چی یا ئەم؟ çi ya əm? What or this?

Forming Negations in Central Kurdish[edit | edit source]

Negations in Central Kurdish are formed by adding the negation particle "نە" (na) before the verb. Let’s see some examples.

Central Kurdish Pronunciation English
من نازانم min nazanəm I don’t know.
تو ندیارە tu ndiyarə You are not here.
ئەو نازانێت əw nazanêt He/She doesn’t know.
من نیشتەوە min ništəwə I am not sitting.

Summary of Key Points[edit | edit source]

In summary, knowing how to ask questions and form negations equips you with essential tools for communication in Central Kurdish. Questions help you inquire and engage, while negations allow you to clarify and disagree.

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice forming questions and negations in Central Kurdish.

Exercise 1: Forming Yes/No Questions[edit | edit source]

Transform the following statements into yes/no questions:

1. من دەرکەوتی.

2. ئەو بەرزە.

3. تو ئیشتنی.

  • Solutions:

1. من دەرکەوتی؟ (min dərkəwti?)

2. ئەو بەرزە؟ (əw bərzə?)

3. تو ئیشتنی؟ (tu ištni?)

Exercise 2: Creating Wh- Questions[edit | edit source]

Turn the following statements into wh- questions:

1. تو لە کوردی قسە دەکەیت.

2. ئەو لە هەولێرە.

3. من کوڕم.

  • Solutions:

1. تو لە کوردی چی دەکەیت؟ (tu lə kurdî çi dəkəyt?)

2. ئەو کەیە؟ (əw kêyə?)

3. من کەسە؟ (min kesə?)

Exercise 3: Alternative Questions[edit | edit source]

Create alternative questions from the following options:

1. تۆ یا ئەو؟

2. من یا تو؟

3. کەس یا من؟

  • Solutions:

1. تۆ یا ئەوە؟ (tô ya əwə?)

2. من یا توە؟ (min ya tôə?)

3. کەس یا من؟ (kes ya min?)

Exercise 4: Forming Negations[edit | edit source]

Negate the following statements:

1. من زانم.

2. تو خۆشەویستی.

3. ئەو مژدەیە.

  • Solutions:

1. من نازانم. (min nazanəm.)

2. تو نادیارە. (tu nadiyarə.)

3. ئەو نازانە. (əw nazanə.)

Exercise 5: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct question word:

1. __________ کەس ئەوە؟

2. __________ چی دەکەیت؟

3. __________ بەرزە؟

  • Solutions:

1. کەس (kes)

2. چی (çi)

3. کەی (kê)

Exercise 6: Transforming Questions[edit | edit source]

Turn the following sentences into questions:

1. من شتێک لە کوردی فێر بووم.

2. ئەو کەسێکی نوێیە.

  • Solutions:

1. من شتێک لە کوردی چی فێر بووم؟ (min ştêk lə kurdî çi fêr boôm?)

2. ئەو کەسێکی نوێیە؟ (əw kesêkî nûyə?)

Exercise 7: Writing Questions[edit | edit source]

Write questions for the following answers:

1. من نازانم.

2. تو زانیاری؟

3. ئەو بەرزە.

  • Solutions:

1. تۆ نازانی؟ (tô nazanî?)

2. تو زانیاری؟ (tu zânî?)

3. کەس بەرزە؟ (kes bərzə?)

Exercise 8: Combining Questions and Negations[edit | edit source]

Create sentences that combine questions and negations:

1. تۆ نازانی؟

2. ئەو نیشتەوە؟

  • Solutions:

1. تۆ نازانی؟ (tô nazanî?) – Are you not knowing?

2. ئەو نیشتەوە؟ (əw ništəwə?) – Is he/she not sitting?

Exercise 9: Short Answer Practice[edit | edit source]

Respond to the following questions with negations:

1. تو خۆشەویستی؟

2. من زانم؟

  • Solutions:

1. ناهەمە. (nahəmə.) – No, I am not.

2. نازانم. (nazanəm.) – I don’t know.

Exercise 10: Review Questions[edit | edit source]

Ask a partner to answer the following questions using negations:

1. کەس بەرزە؟

2. چی دەکەیت؟

  • Solutions:

1. ناهەمە. (nahəmə.) – No, it is not.

2. نازانم. (nazanəm.) – I don’t know.

By engaging in these exercises, you will solidify your understanding of questions and negations in Central Kurdish, paving the way for more fluent and confident communication.

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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