pere
masculine
The English word 'money' is translated into Kurdish as pere. Wiktionary also lists پارە (pare) and pare.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| pere | masculine | ||
| پارە | pare | ||
| pare | /pɑːˈɾɛ/ | ||
| پووڵ | pûll | ||
| dirav |
The term is used to refer to currency.
Which one should you use?
While pere is the general term for money, dirav is used specifically to refer to 'currency' within formal or economic contexts. پووڵ (pûll) is another form available for use.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kurmanji Kurdish, pere is the word used to express 'money.'
How does it change in a sentence?
When پارە is used as a possessive or as part of a compound noun to indicate 'money of…', the final vowel changes to 'y', resulting in the form پارەی.
Did you know?
- The word dirav shares a root with the Ancient Greek word drakhmḗ, which originally referred to a handful of coins.
- While pere is the standard term in Kurmanji Kurdish, other dialects may favor different words for 'money' depending on the region.
- The word dirav is so formal that using it in a casual street market might make you sound more like an economics professor than a shopper.
Examples in context
- تۆم زۆر پارەی دزی.Tom stole a lot of money.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use پارە when discussing stolen money.Tatoeba #10286519 by Sarchia, translation #6667065 by CK
- بڕێک پارەم پێ دان.I gave some money to them.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use پارە when describing giving money.Tatoeba #10488519 by Sarchia, translation #3906994 by CH
- با بڕێک پارەت بدەمێ.Let me give you some money.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use پارە when offering money.Tatoeba #10477684 by Sarchia, translation #2544041 by CK
- Pereya te çiqas e?How much money do you have?
- 139 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Soran and Nalin are at a market.
- Soranمن هیچ perem nîne.I have no money.
- Nalinمن دەتوانم pere bdam.I can give money.
- SoranZorSUPAS, Nalin.Thank you very much, Nalin.
- NalinÇixu nîne, Soran.It is nothing, Soran.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations and entries pere, پارە, pare, پووڵ, dirav, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dirav, پووڵ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
