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As a beginner in learning Central Kurdish, it is important to know the names of common food items. This vocabulary is essential for grocery shopping, cooking, and ordering food in Kurdish-speaking regions. In this lesson, you will learn the names of common food items in Central Kurdish.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Months and Seasons & Clothes.
Fruits
Fresh Fruits
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
بانان |
bânân |
Banana
|
ئارەنج |
arenc |
Orange
|
لیمۆ |
lîmû |
Lemon
|
نارنگ |
nârneg |
Pomegranate
|
شواز |
şewaz |
Apple
|
توت |
tût |
Strawberry
|
خەرشەک |
xerşek |
Cherry
|
زەردەلۆ |
zêrdelû |
Pineapple
|
Dried Fruits
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
ئاقرەقە |
aqrêqê |
Walnut
|
بادام |
badam |
Almond
|
دووک |
dûk |
Fig
|
خەرمەس |
xermes |
Raisin
|
Vegetables
Leafy Vegetables
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
سەبزە |
sebze |
Green vegetable
|
سەبزی تازە |
sebzi taze |
Fresh vegetable
|
شلاه |
şlah |
Lettuce
|
قورسین |
qursîn |
Spinach
|
موڵویا |
mûlawya |
Collard greens
|
Root Vegetables
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
جوی |
jowî |
Barley
|
کەرەوە |
kerewe |
Carrot
|
بامەڵە |
bamela |
Beetroot
|
پاتەتەس |
patates |
Potato
|
پاپریکا |
paprika |
Bell pepper
|
هەلەندی |
helendi |
Parsnip
|
Grains and Flours
Grains
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
گەندە |
gende |
Wheat
|
جوو |
jow |
Barley
|
شووەر |
şûwer |
Millet
|
عەش |
eş |
Rice
|
شوش |
şûş |
Lentil
|
Flours
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
بەرگردە |
bergirde |
Wheat flour
|
شووەرەک |
şûwerak |
Millet flour
|
عەشەقەڵە |
eşeqele |
Rice flour
|
شوشەک |
şûşek |
Lentil flour
|
Meat and Poultry
Beef and Lamb
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
گۆشتی گاو |
goştî gaw |
Beef
|
گۆشتی بەز |
goştî bez |
Lamb
|
پاچە |
paçe |
Stomach
|
دوک |
duk |
Intestines
|
Poultry
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
مردە |
merde |
Chicken
|
دوکی مردە |
dûki merde |
Chicken intestine
|
مردەی ئاسو |
merdey asû |
Duck
|
خۆراج |
xwaraj |
Turkey
|
Seafood
Fish
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
ماهی |
mahî |
Fish
|
حەوش |
hewoş |
Carp
|
قردۆ |
qurdo |
Trout
|
کەنگ |
keng |
Tuna
|
Crustaceans
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
جۆگەر |
joger |
Crab
|
قێرەک |
qereq |
Shrimp
|
Mollusks
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
شێلبەک |
şelbek |
Clam
|
کەرمەشک |
kermeshk |
Snail
|
Dairy Products
Milk and Cream
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
شیر |
şîr |
Milk
|
شیری پیاو |
şirî piyaw |
Onion milk (Buttermilk)
|
Cheese
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
پنیر |
panîr |
Cheese
|
کوڕی برێ |
kori berê |
Cottage cheese
|
Yogurt
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
ماست |
mast |
Yogurt
|
کۆمهچ |
komheç |
Sour yogurt
|
Beverages
Tea and Coffee
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
چای |
çay |
Tea
|
قاوەی شوێن |
qawey şewîn |
Coffee
|
Fruit Juices
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
شیرینی شوێن |
şirîni şewîn |
Apple juice
|
شیرینی پاپۆش |
şirîni papûş |
Grape juice
|
Alcoholic Beverages
Central Kurdish |
Pronunciation |
English
|
سنجاب |
senjab |
Arak
|
شەندە |
şende |
Wine
|
Learning the names of common food items in Central Kurdish is an important step in your language learning journey. This knowledge will help you understand and participate in conversations related to food and dining in Kurdish-speaking regions. Keep practicing and building your vocabulary to continue your language learning progress.
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