destxweş
The Kurdish phrase for "good job" is destxweş.
destxweş is used to say "well done" or "good job". It can be used to praise a specific task that has been completed or to acknowledge someone's general effort or skill.
Meaning: a phrase used to praise for a good job or efforts (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word destxweş is a compound of dest, meaning "hand" and xweş, meaning "good" or "pleasant".
Did you know?
- When someone says destxweş, the common response is serçawan, which literally means 'on my eyelashes'.
- While destxweş means 'good hand', it is the standard way to thank a cook or a host after a meal.
- Because xweş can also mean 'sweet' or 'beautiful', destxweş carries a nuance of aesthetic pleasure in the work performed.
Examples in context
- Destxweş, zaf baş bû.Good job, it was very good.
- Destxweş, ketî dilê min.Good job, I liked it.
Example conversation
Layla praises Soran for cleaning the room.
- LaylaSoran, odeyê paqij kiriye?Soran, did you clean the room?
- SoranBelê, min her tişt paqij kir.Yes, I cleaned everything.
- LaylaDestxweş, her tişt pir paqij e.Good job, everything is very clean.
- SoranSpas, Layla.Thank you, Layla.
