kêf bike
The Kurdish phrase for "enjoy" is kêf bike.
kêf bike is used to express receiving pleasure or satisfaction from something. It is commonly used as a standalone expression similar to "Enjoy yourself!" or "Have fun!"
Meaning: to receive pleasure or satisfaction from something (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "I enjoy" or "I am enjoying" in the present tense, use the form kêf dikim. The phrase kêf bike is the imperative form used to tell someone to "enjoy" something.
Did you know?
- The word kêf literally translates to 'joy' or 'pleasure', but in many Kurdish dialects, it is also the specific word used for 'foam' or 'froth' on top of a drink.
- The imperative kêf bike can be used sarcastically in Kurdish to mean 'suit yourself' or 'go ahead and do whatever you want' if someone is acting selfishly.
- While English speakers say 'Enjoy your meal', a Kurdish speaker might more naturally use a phrase that wishes 'health' or 'blessings' upon the food rather than just pleasure.
Example conversation
Nalin and Aras are sitting down to eat dinner.
- NalinXwarin pir xweş e, kêf bike Aras!The food is very delicious, enjoy it Aras!
- ArasSpas Nalin, ez ê kêf bikim.Thanks Nalin, I will enjoy it.
- NalinMa tu dixwazî hinekî din bixwî?Do you want to eat a bit more?
- ArasErê, ez pir kêf dikim.Yes, I am enjoying it a lot.
