بە خێری خۆتان
be xêrî xotan
In Kurdish, 'please' can be expressed through several interjections or phrases. If unsure, use بە خێری خۆتان (be xêrî xotan). Wiktionary also lists کەرەم کە (kerem ke) and توخوا (tuxwa).
Meaning: interjection to make a polite request (intj)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| بە خێری خۆتان | be xêrî xotan |
| کەرەم کە | kerem ke |
| توخوا | tuxwa |
| bi xêra xwe | |
| ji kerema xwe | |
| kerem ke | |
| tuxwedê |
These phrases are used as interjections to make a polite request.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ji kerema xwe literally translates to 'from your grace' or 'from your generosity'.
Which one should you use?
kerem ke serves as a more casual or direct way to say please.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
kerem ke is a more casual or direct way to say 'please' compared to the longer 'ji kerema xwe'.
How do you pronounce it?
be xêrî xotan
Did you know?
- The phrase tuxwedê is often used as an urgent 'please' because it literally means 'by God'.
- While kerem ke is used to say 'please', it is also the standard way to invite someone to enter a room or sit down, acting as a welcoming gesture.
- The word xwe in the phrase ji kerema xwe shares a common Proto-Indo-European ancestor with the English word 'self'.
Examples in context
- Ji kerema xwe ve.Please.This sentence shows the use of ji kerema xwe for a simple request.Tatoeba #9159494 by Gavbigav, translation #393357 by shanghainese
- Ji kerema xwe berdewam bikin.Please continue.This sentence demonstrates using ji kerema xwe to ask someone to continue.Tatoeba #9167202 by Gavbigav, translation #870628 by CK
- Ji kerema xwe porê min jê bike.Please cut my hair.This sentence illustrates how to use ji kerema xwe when making a specific request to a professional.Tatoeba #9656828 by biyolojiyabikurdi, translation #2769824 by CK
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dijwar is asking Nalin to pass him a glass of water.
- Dijwarبە خێری خۆتان، ئاوەکەم بدەPlease, give me the water.
- Nalinبەڵێ، فەرمووYes, here you go.
- Dijwarسوپاس بۆ تۆThank you.
- Nalinشایەنی نییەYou're welcome.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “please” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bi, xwe, بە, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
