Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| پیرۆز بێت | pîroz bêt | |
| pîroz bi be | ||
| چاو'ت ڕون | çaw't run | singular |
| چاو'تان ڕون | çaw'tan run | plural |
| çehv ê te ron | singular | |
| çehv ê we ron | plural |
The phrase پیرۆز بێت is used both for general congratulations and for wishing someone a happy holiday or anniversary.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase پیرۆز بێت literally translates to 'may it be holy' or 'may it be blessed'.
Which one should you use?
While پیرۆز بێت is a general expression for congratulations or holidays, the forms چاو'ت ڕون (singular) and چاو'تان ڕون (plural) serve as alternative ways to offer well wishes. Additionally, the forms çehv ê te ron (singular) and çehv ê we ron (plural) are also used to convey congratulations.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the alternative well-wishing expressions, use چاو'ت ڕون when addressing one person and چاو'تان ڕون when addressing more than one person. Similarly, use çehv ê te ron for a single individual and çehv ê we ron for a group.
How do you pronounce it?
pîroz bêt
Did you know?
- The alternative phrase çavêt te ron uses the imagery of 'brightening the eyes', a metaphor for bringing joy and clarity to someone's vision through good news.
- The plural forms like çavêt we ron are not just for addressing a group, but can be used as a mark of high respect when speaking to a single elder or person of status.
- The word pîroz shares a common ancestor with the Persian word for 'victorious', suggesting that to congratulate someone is to wish them a state of triumph.
Example sentences for Kurdish are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Dijwar tells Sarya about her new job.
- Dijwarبیستم کە کارەکەت دەستپێ کرد، پیرۆز بێت!I heard you started your job, congratulations!
- Saryaزۆر سوپاس، دیژوار!Thank you very much, Dijwar!
- Dijwarهیوای سەرکەوتن بۆ تۆ دەخوازم.I wish you success.
- Saryaزۆر سوپاس بۆ دەستپشتیت.Thank you so much for your kindness.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “congratulations” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bi, pîroz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
