reş
The Kurdish word for black is reş. Wiktionary also lists ڕەش (reş).
Meaning: absorbing all light (adj)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| reş | ||
| ڕەش | reş | /raʃ/ |
The term is used as an adjective to describe something that absorbs all light. It also functions as a noun to mean the color black.
Related words
Did you know?
- The color reş is frequently used in Kurdish poetry to symbolize the beloved's hair or eyes, often as a mark of beauty rather than darkness.
- The word reş shares an ancient ancestor with the Greek word ῥέζω, meaning 'I dye'.
- In certain regional dialects, reş can be used to describe a person who is stubborn or difficult, similar to calling someone 'black-hearted'.
Examples in context
- Porê wan reş e.They have black hair.This sentence shows how to describe hair using reş.Tatoeba #9656501 by biyolojiyabikurdi, translation #463196 by lukaszpp
- ڕەش و سپی نییە.It's not black and white.This sentence uses the form ڕەش to express a negation regarding the colors black and white.Tatoeba #10538941 by Sarchia, translation #3723505 by CM
- Tom bi porê reş e.Tom has black hair.This sentence demonstrates describing a person's hair color with reş.Tatoeba #9656760 by biyolojiyabikurdi, translation #2548601 by CK
- 13 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Layla and Aras are looking at a new car.
- LaylaTu vê erebeyê bi hez dikî?Do you like this car?
- ArasBelê, rengê wê reş e û pir xweş e.Yes, its color is black and it is very nice.
- LaylaEz jî rengê reş hez dikim.I also like the color black.
- ArasWêrê, em herin wê bikirin.Well, let's go buy it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black” translations and entries reş, ڕەش, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries reş, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
