bêaqil
The English word "idiot" is translated into Kurdish as bêaqil.
bêaqil refers to a person of low general intelligence.
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix bê- meaning "without" and aqil meaning "intelligence" or "reason", making it literally "witless" or "without intelligence".
How does it change in a sentence?
Depending on the context of the sentence, bêaqil can function as both a noun, meaning an idiot and an adjective, meaning idiotic or stupid.
Did you know?
- The word aqil in bêaqil is a loanword from Arabic, where it relates to the root for 'tying' or 'binding'. In this context, having 'reason' is conceptualized as the ability to bind or restrain one's impulses.
- The concept of aqil is tied to the cultural value of 'prudence'. To be bêaqil is not just to lack IQ, but to lack the judgment required to navigate social obligations and family honor.
- In a formal or poetic context, the concept of aqil is often associated with the 'heart' or 'soul' in Middle Eastern philosophical traditions, rather than just the brain.
Examples in context
- Hey bêaqil!You idiot!Tatoeba #9167188 by Gavbigav, translation #418475 by Scott
- Ew şexitê bêaqil e.He is a stupid person.
- Çima tu wusa bêaqil î?Why are you so stupid?
Example conversation
Nalin and Heval are arguing about a simple mistake.
- NalinMin got ku tu bêaqil î!I said that you are an idiot!
- HevalEz bêaqil nîme, Nalin.I am not an idiot, Nalin.
- NalinBes e, tu her bêaqil î.Enough, you are always an idiot.
- HevalTu jî wekî min î.You are just like me.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
