Kurdish

The English phrase “hello, my name is” is translated into Kurdish as silav, navê min.

The English word “brother” is translated into Kurdish as بِرا. The term refers to a male sibling.

The English word “water” is translated into Kurdish as av. The word refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.

Goodbye in Kurdish is خوا حافیز.

The English word “cool” is translated into Kurdish as hênik. The word is used as an adjective to describe something that has a slightly low temperature.

The Kurdish word for shush is şoş. şoş is a verb used to tell someone to be quiet.

The English word “cat” is translated into Kurdish as pisîk. The term refers to the domestic species.

Love in Kurdish is expressed through several terms depending on the context, with the default form being evîn.

To ask “how are you” in Sorani Kurdish, say چۆنی؟ (çonî?). The reply is usually باشم (başim), “I am fine”. چۆنی؟ is friendly and works with most people.

Goodbye in Sorani Kurdish is خواحافیز (xwa hafiz). A more formal farewell is ماڵئاوا (malawa). خواحافیز can be used in almost every situation.