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Welcome to this engaging lesson on Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish! This topic is crucial for anyone starting their journey into the Northern Kurdish language. Understanding interrogative pronouns will not only enhance your ability to form questions but will also help you engage in conversations more effectively. In everyday communication, being able to ask questions is essential, as it allows you to seek information, clarify doubts, and connect with others.

In this lesson, we will explore the following:

• What are Interrogative Pronouns?

• List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish

• Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences

• Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns

Before we dive deep into the topic, let’s take a moment to understand what interrogative pronouns are.

What are Interrogative Pronouns?

Interrogative pronouns are words used to ask questions. They help us seek specific information about people, things, or places. In Northern Kurdish, as in English, these pronouns are essential for constructive dialogues and inquiry.

List of Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish

Here are the primary interrogative pronouns in Northern Kurdish:

• Kî (کî) - Who

• Çi (چی) - What

• Kû (کû) - Where

• Kengî (کەنگی) - When

• Çawa (چاوە) - How

• Kîjan (کîجان) - Which

Examples of Interrogative Pronouns in Sentences

To help you understand how these interrogative pronouns function in sentences, let’s look at some examples.

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Kî tu yî?	kî tu jî?	Who are you?
Çi dikin?	chi dikin?	What are they doing?
Kû tişt e?	kû tişt e?	Where is the thing?
Kengî tê?	kengî tê?	When is he coming?
Çawa yî?	chawa yî?	How are you?
Kîjan kitêb dixwînî?	kîjan kitêb dixwînî?	Which book are you reading?

Let’s expand further on each pronoun, providing additional examples to solidify your understanding.

Who - Kî

"Kî" is used to inquire about a person or people. It’s an essential pronoun in any conversation.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Kî ew e?	kî ew e?	Who is he?
Kî hûn ne?	kî hûn ne?	Who are you (plural)?
Kî ji te re hat?	kî ji te re hat?	Who came to you?

What - Çi

"Çi" is used to ask about things or concepts. It is highly versatile and can be used in many contexts.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Çi bîrî?	chi bîrî?	What is the matter?
Çi dikî?	chi dikî?	What are you doing?
Çi tiştekî hene?	chi tiştekî hene?	What things are there?

Where - Kû

"Kû" is essential for inquiring about locations or places.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Kû hûn dixwînin?	kû hûn dixwînin?	Where are you studying?
Kû wan ne?	kû wan ne?	Where are they?
Kû çavên te ne?	kû çavên te ne?	Where are your eyes?

When - Kengî

"Kengî" is used to ask about time-related inquiries.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Kengî tê?	kengî tê?	When is he coming?
Kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin?	kengî hûn êdî navnîşan bikin?	When will you send the address?
Kengî ew roja tê?	kengî ew roja tê?	When is the day coming?

How - Çawa

"Çawa" is used to inquire about the manner or condition of something.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Çawa tu yî?	chawa tu yî?	How are you?
Çawa ew dikare?	chawa ew dikare?	How can he do it?
Çawa bû?	chawa bû?	How was it?

Which - Kîjan

"Kîjan" is used to specify or inquire about a selection among options.

Example Sentences:

Northern Kurdish	Pronunciation	English
Kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin?	kîjan zanîngehê hûn dixwînin?	Which university are you studying at?
Kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin?	kîjan kîtiyê hûn dixwînin?	Which book are you reading?
Kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin?	kîjan şîr hûn dixwînin?	Which milk do you want?

Exercises to Practice Using Interrogative Pronouns

Now that we've covered the fundamentals, let’s put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises that will allow you to practice using interrogative pronouns effectively.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the appropriate interrogative pronoun from the list: Kî, Çi, Kû, Kengî, Çawa, Kîjan.

1. ______ ev e? (Who is this?)

2. ______ hûn dixwînin? (What are you studying?)

3. ______ tu yî? (Where are you?)

4. ______ ew tê? (When is he coming?)

5. ______ tu dikî? (How are you?)

6. ______ kitêb dixwînin? (Which book are you reading?)

Exercise 2: Rewrite the Questions

Change the following statements into questions using the correct interrogative pronouns.

1. Tu bîrî. → ______ tu bîrî? (What is your matter?)

2. Ew tê. → ______ ew tê? (Who is coming?)

3. Tu dixwînin. → ______ tu dixwînin? (What are you studying?)

4. Ew bû. → ______ ew bû? (How was it?)

5. Hûn derbas bûn. → ______ hûn derbas bûn? (Where did you pass?)

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions

Formulate your own questions using the interrogative pronouns provided.

1. Kî

2. Çi

3. Kû

4. Kengî

5. Çawa

6. Kîjan

Exercise 4: Match the Question to the Answer

Match the questions with the correct answers.

Questions:

1. Kî ew e?

2. Kengî tê?

3. Kû hûn ne?

4. Çi dikî?

5. Çawa yî?

Answers:

A. Ez baş im. (I am fine.)

B. Ew Mela e. (He is a teacher.)

C. Ez di deriyê de me. (I am at home.)

D. Ew di sê saetan de tê. (He will come in three hours.)

E. Ez çay dikim. (I am making tea.)

Exercise 5: Translate the Following Sentences

Translate the sentences from English to Northern Kurdish using the correct interrogative pronouns.

1. Who are you?

2. What are they doing?

3. Where is he?

4. When are you coming?

5. How was your day?

6. Which movie do you want to watch?

Solutions to Exercises

Here are the solutions to the exercises provided above:

Solutions to Exercise 1

1. Kî

2. Çi

3. Kû

4. Kengî

5. Çawa

6. Kîjan

Solutions to Exercise 2

1. Çi tu bîrî?

2. Kî ew tê?

3. Çi tu dixwînin?

4. Çawa ew bû?

5. Kû hûn derbas bûn?

Solutions to Exercise 3

(Answers will vary; students should create their own questions.)

Solutions to Exercise 4

1 - B

2 - D

3 - C

4 - E

5 - A

Solutions to Exercise 5

1. Kî tu yî?

2. Çi wan dikin?

3. Kû ew e?

4. Kengî tu tê?

5. Çawa roja te bû?

6. Kîjan fîlma xwastin?

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Interrogative Pronouns in Northern Kurdish! By mastering these essential components, you are now better equipped to form questions and engage in conversations. Keep practicing, and you will undoubtedly see progress in your language skills!

Table of Contents - Northern Kurdish Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Northern Kurdish

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Roots of Northern Kurdish
• Basic Word Order

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Greetings and Introductions

• Greetings
• Introducing Yourself
• Asking for and Giving Personal Information

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Noun and Adjective Declension

• Nominative Case
• Accusative Case
• Genitive Case
• Dative Case

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Daily Life

• Days of the Week
• Months and Seasons
• Numbers

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Verb Conjugation

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense
• Negative Statements

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Customs and Traditions

• Weddings and Celebrations
• Cuisine
• Folklore

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Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns
• Interrogative Pronouns

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Hobbies and Free Time

• Outdoor Activities
• Indoor Activities
• Sports and Fitness

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Adverbs

• Manner Adverbs
• Time Adverbs
• Place Adverbs

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Geography and Travel

• Regions and Cities
• Means of Transportation
• Tourist Attractions

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Conjunctions

• Coordinating Conjunctions
• Subordinating Conjunctions

Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Genitive Case
• Roots of Northern Kurdish
• Demonstrative Pronouns
• Nominative Case
• Gender
• Accusative Case
• Adjectives
• Place Adverbs
• Coordinating Conjunctions

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