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The word for tiger in Kurdish is piling. The term refers to the mammal Panthera tigris.

The Kurdish word for wife is ژن. The term refers to a female partner in a marriage.

The everyday “hi” in Kurmanji is Silav. Merheba is just as friendly, and Rojbaş wishes someone a good day.

The Kurdish phrase for “who are you?” is tu kî yî? This phrase is used to ask for a person’s identity.

In Kurdish, “my friend” is translated as hevalê min. The phrase is used to refer to a person with whom one has a bond of friendship.

The English word “stupid” can be translated into Kurdish as گەوج or بێ عەقڵ. Both terms are used to describe a lack of intelligence.

The Kurdish way to say “cheers” during a toast is Noş! Noş! is used as a toast when drinking.

The Kurdish word for dad is bawk. bawk is an informal noun used to refer to a father.

The English word moon is translated into Kurdish as heyv or hîv. The term refers to the natural satellite of the planet Earth.

The English word “sister” is translated into Kurdish as xwişk. The word refers to a woman or girl who shares the same parents.