dîn
/diːn/
The Kurdish word for "crazy" is dîn. Wiktionary also lists bêhiş.
Meaning: insane, demented (adj)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | IPA |
|---|---|
| dîn | /diːn/ |
| bêhiş |
Both words are adjectives used to describe someone who is insane or demented.
Which one should you use?
dîn is the default form, while bêhiş is another way to express the concept of being insane.
How do you pronounce it?
/diːn/
Did you know?
- Depending on the region, dîn can be used in a religious context to refer to 'faith' or 'religion', creating a striking homonym with the word for 'crazy'.
- Because of the connection to the Persian 'divâne', the root of 'crazy' in Kurdish is actually related to the concept of 'demons' or 'spirits' in older Indo-Iranian languages.
- In some Kurdish dialects, calling someone 'crazy' with a smile can be a way to describe someone who is incredibly brave or reckless in a way that defies logic.
Examples in context
- Ew dîn bûye.He has gone crazy.
Example conversation
Dijwar and Sarya are talking about a strange neighbor.
- DijwarTu bi rastî bawer dikî ku ew dîn e?Do you really believe that he is crazy?
- SaryaBelê, Dijwar, tevgerên wî pir ecêbne.Yes, Dijwar, his movements are very strange.
- DijwarEz naîbînim ku ew dîn be.I don't see him as being crazy.
- SaryaTenê binêre ka çawa dipeyive.Just look at how he talks.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crazy” translations and entries dîn, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dîn, CC BY-SA 4.0.
