delalê min
In Kurdish, "my darling" is expressed as delalê min.
delalê min is an affectionate term of endearment used to address someone the speaker loves.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of delal, meaning dear or precious and the enclitic min, meaning my.
How does it change in a sentence?
delalê min is used when addressing someone directly.
Did you know?
- While delalê min is widely used, Kurdish has many specific terms of endearment that reference nature, such as calling a loved one çavê min, which means 'my eye'.
- In some mountain regions, calling someone delal is a way to show respect to an elder, not just romantic love.
- The root of delal is often linked to the concept of being 'pampered' or 'spoiled' in a positive, affectionate sense.
Examples in context
- Tu delalê min î.You are my darling.
- Silav, delalê min.Hello, my darling.
Example conversation
Soran and Rojda are greeting each other at home.
- SoranSilav, delalê min!Hello, my darling!
- RojdaSilav Soran, tu çawa yî?Hello Soran, how are you?
- SoranEz baş im, Rojda.I am fine, Rojda.
- RojdaEz jî baş im, spas.I am also fine, thanks.
