bi rastî
The English word 'really' is translated into Kurdish as bi rastî.
bi rastî is used as an adverb to modify a verb, meaning 'actually'. It can also function as an interjection to express surprise or disbelief.
Meaning: actually (adv)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the preposition bi, meaning 'with' and the noun rastî, meaning 'truth' or 'reality'. Literally, it translates to 'with truth/reality'.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can add the particle jî after the phrase to create bi rastî jî, which means 'really too' or 'indeed'. This addition serves to emphasize the truth of a statement.
Did you know?
- The root of rastî is shared with the word rast, which means 'right' as in the direction. In Kurdish, being 'right' and being 'truthful' are linguistically the same concept.
- The preposition bi in bi rastî descends from the Proto-Iranian word *pati, which originally meant 'towards' or 'against'.
- If you use bi rastî to express disbelief, a common response from a Kurdish speaker is to repeat the word back to you as a question: Bi rastî?
Examples in context
- Ma te bi rastî hemû tiştî xwar?Did you really eat everything?This sentence is useful for asking if someone bi rastî ate everything.Tatoeba #10019998 by canistrophedon, translation #3824874 by CK
- Bi rastî jî viya dilê min şikand.It really breaks my heart.This sentence shows how to use bi rastî to describe something that breaks one's heart.Tatoeba #9986025 by biyolojiyabikurdi, translation #2199678 by Hybrid
- Tênagihîşte te çi bi rastî li vir dibe.You don't understand what's really happening here.This sentence demonstrates the use of bi rastî when discussing what is happening in a specific place.Tatoeba #9162228 by HusseinHasso, translation #9162216 by CK
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Example conversation
Layla and Dijwar are discussing a surprise party.
- LaylaEz ê ji bo te partiyek çikim.I am throwing a party for you.
- DijwarTu bi rastî vê yekê dikî?Are you actually doing this?
- LaylaErê, bi rastî ez amade me.Yes, I actually am ready.
- DijwarSpas, Layla, tu pir dilovan î.Thanks, Layla, you are very kind.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bi, rastî, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
