xweda
The English word "God" is translated into Kurdish as xweda. Wiktionary also lists خوا (xwa) and خودا (xuda).
Meaning: deity (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| xweda | ||
| خوا | xwa | /xwaː/ |
| خودا | xuda | |
| xwedê | /xʷɛˈdeː/ |
The term is used to refer to a deity. In the context of monotheism, specific forms like اللھ, خودا and خوا serve as the name for the single deity.
Which one should you use?
The form خودا is a common colloquial variant, whereas خوا is used in more formal or literary settings.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form خوا is often used in more formal, religious or literary contexts. In contrast, the form خودا is a common colloquial variant used in many Kurdish dialects.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form خودا is a colloquial variant used across many Kurdish dialects.
When do people say it?
The term 'Rab' means 'Lord' and is understood across Kurdish-speaking communities.
Did you know?
- The Kurdish word xwedê is related to the word xwedan, which means 'to possess' or 'to own'. In this sense, the word for 'god' literally means 'the Owner' or 'the Possessor'.
- In many Kurdish dialects, you can add خودا to the end of a sentence to act like the English 'please' or 'I swear', such as saying 'Help me, God' to mean 'Please help me'.
- In certain Kurdish folk songs and poems, the word for 'God' is sometimes personified or addressed in ways that reflect deep, mystical Sufi traditions.
Examples in context
- تەنیا یەک خودا هەیە.There's only one God.This sentence shows the use of خودا.Tatoeba #10905344 by Sarchia, translation #4118102 by mervert1
- خوا ڕاستیی خۆش دەوێت.God loves the truth.This sentence uses خوا.Tatoeba #9744896 by Sarchia, translation #9741499 by DJ_Saidez
- عیسا پێغەمبەری خوا بوو.Jesus was a messenger of God.Tatoeba #10297236 by Sarchia, translation #8271427 by Amastan
- Xudan ji bo me gavên pîroz û serfiraz amade dike.God prepares us for holy and glorious moments.
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Heval and Rojda are talking about their beliefs.
- HevalMa tu bawerî bi xweda heye?Do you believe in god?
- RojdaBelê, min bawerî bi xweda heye.Yes, I believe in god.
- HevalEz jî هەمان هەست دەکەم.I feel the same way.
- RojdaXweda hemûyan biparêze.May god protect everyone.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “God” translations and entries خوا, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry Xwedê.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
