bizin
The Kurdish word for goat is bizin. Wiktionary also lists بِزِن (bizin).
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| bizin | |
| بِزِن | bizin |
The word bizin is used to refer to the animal (goat).
Did you know?
- In many mountain regions, the term for goat is used metaphorically in Kurdish poetry to describe someone who is stubborn or incredibly difficult to lead.
- In some Kurdish nomadic traditions, the presence of goats in a household's livestock is a historical symbol of wealth and social status.
- The word bizin is related to the Persian word boz, showing the deep linguistic link between Kurdish and other Iranian languages.
Examples in context
- Bizin di nava baxçê de hene.There are goats in the garden.
Example conversation
A farmer and a neighbor are talking near a farm.
- LaylaDijwar, te bizinên min dît?Dijwar, did you see my goats?
- DijwarErê, ez bizinên te dîtibûm.Yes, I had seen your goats.
- LaylaMa ew li ku ne?Where are they?
- DijwarLi nava çiyê ne.They are in the mountains.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries bizin, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bizin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
