Kurdish

In Kurdish, watermelon is referred to as zebeş or şûtî. The word is used to refer to the fruit known as watermelon.

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 English word “cute” is translated into Kurdish as spehî.

The English phrase “hello, how are you” is translated into Kurdish as silav, çawa yî.

The English phrase “I like you” is translated into Kurdish as ez ji te hez dikim.

The Kurdish phrase for “hello friend” is Silav heval. Silav heval is a friendly greeting used to address a friend.