navê min
In Kurdish, navê min means "my name".
The phrase navê min is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person speaking.
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of nav (name), the suffix -ê (the) and min (my/me).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish), you can say Navê min [Your Name]-e. to mean "My name is [Your Name]." Alternatively, you can say Ez [Your Name]-m. to mean "I am [Your Name]." In Zazaki (Southern Kurdish), the phrase Ez [Your Name]-nim. is used for "I am [Your Name]."
How does it change in a sentence?
The word nav (name) takes the oblique case suffix -ê because it is being possessed by the pronoun min.
Did you know?
- The word nav for 'name' is also the word used for 'inside' or 'middle' in several Kurdish dialects.
- While navê min is used for identification, Kurds may use a completely different phrase to ask for a name depending on whether they are speaking to a peer or an elder to show respect.
- In some Kurdish contexts, your 'name' is not just a label but is deeply tied to your 'identity' or 'reputation', with the word nav often appearing in idioms regarding one's social standing.
Examples in context
- Navê min Dilxwaz e.My name is Dilxwaz.This sentence shows how to use navê min to state your name.Tatoeba #9209983 by CrowdsourceKurdish, translation #13522869 by rul
- Navê min Tom e.My name is Tom.Tatoeba #8329781 by Adelpa, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Navê min Azad e.My name is Azad.Tatoeba #8329631 by Adelpa, translation #8329632 by Adelpa
- Merhaba, navê min [Navê We] e.Hello, my name is [Your Name].
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Example conversation
Sarya and Dijwar are meeting for the first time at a cafe.
- SaryaNavê min Sarya ye.My name is Sarya.
- DijwarNavê min Dijwar e.My name is Dijwar.
- SaryaKêfxweş bûm, Dijwar.Nice to meet you, Dijwar.
- DijwarEz jî kêfxweş bûm.I am pleased to meet you too.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
