heramzade
The Kurdish word for bastard is heramzade.
The term is used to describe a person who is considered contemptible or otherwise low.
Meaning: contemptible etc. person (noun)
Did you know?
- The word heramzade is a compound constructed from Persian roots, meaning 'one born of the forbidden'.
- Calling someone heramzade can be seen as an attack not just on the person, but on the honor and legitimacy of their entire family line.
- In many Kurdish dialects, heram also refers to food or money obtained through dishonest or forbidden means.
Examples in context
- Ew heramzade ye.He is a bastard.
- Çû ew heramzade.That bastard left.
Example conversation
Sarya and Dijwar are arguing about a betrayal.
- SaryaTe hemû tiştên min dizîn.You stole everything of mine.
- DijwarMin tiştekî nekir.I didn't do anything.
- SaryaTu heramzadeyeke derewîn î, Dijwar!You are a lying bastard, Dijwar!
- DijwarBes e, herê biçe!Enough, just go!
