Language/Central-kurdish/Vocabulary/Polite-Expressions

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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn essential polite expressions in Central Kurdish. These phrases will help you show respect to the people you interact with and navigate everyday situations more easily. By learning polite expressions, you will also gain a better understanding of Kurdish culture and social norms.

Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Household Items & Dining and Ordering.

Useful Phrases

Here are some of the most common polite expressions in Central Kurdish:

Basic Expressions

Central Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
سوپاس	[sʊˈpaːs]	Thank you.
ببورە	[bəˈbɔriː]	Excuse me.
زۆر سوپاس	[zoːr sʊˈpaːs]	Thank you very much.
ببە شتەکردن	[bɛ ʃtɛˈkrədn̩]	Please.
سلام	[saˈlaːm]	Hello.
خداحافظ	[xwədahaːfəz]	Goodbye.
خۆش آمێدی	[xoʃ ɑmɛːdiː]	Welcome.

Formal Expressions

If you want to show extra respect, you can use more formal expressions in Central Kurdish:

Central Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
سلاو برێکەوتوویی تۆ تۆپێکی باشتریدا دڵنیابم	[slaˈw brɛkewoːtowiː tɔ topɛjkɪ baʃˈtɛridaː d͡ʒɪlˈniːjabm̩]	With utmost respect, I acknowledge you as a superior individual.
ببورەوە پارە بکەم	[bəˈbɔre wa pɑrɛ bəˈkɛm]	Excuse me, may I ask you for a favor?
دەمۆکراسی دەرچووە هەولێر	[dɛmoˈkrɑsi dɛrt͡ʃwoːa hɛwleːr]	Forgive me for interrupting you.

Practice

Practice the polite expressions you have learned with a friend or language partner. Use them in everyday situations, such as ordering food at a restaurant or asking for directions. By practicing these phrases, you will gain confidence in using them in real-life situations.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned essential polite expressions in Central Kurdish. Use these phrases to show respect to the people you interact with and navigate everyday situations more easily. By learning polite expressions, you will also gain a better understanding of Kurdish culture and social norms. Congratulations on taking the first step towards mastering the Central Kurdish language!

Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Modes of Transportation & Ordinal Numbers.

Table of Contents - Central Kurdish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings

• Introduction to Greetings
• Polite Expressions

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Pronouns and Nouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Ordinal Numbers

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Forming Simple Sentences
• Questions and Negations

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Time and Dates

• Days of the Week
• Months and Seasons

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Food Items
• Dining and Ordering

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Common Conjunctions

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Housing and Accommodations

• Types of Housing
• Household Items

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Central Kurdish Culture and Society

• Kurdish Traditions and Customs
• Kurdish Family and Social Structure

Other Lessons

• Common Food Items
• Introduction to Greetings
• Dining and Ordering
• Feelings and Emotions
• Fruits
• Food
• Geography
• Months and Seasons
• How to say Good Bye?
• Types of Housing

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