av
/ɑːv/feminine
The English word "water" is translated into Kurdish as av. Wiktionary also lists ئاو (aw).
Meaning: inorganic compound H₂O (noun)
Ways to say it
| Kurdish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| av | /ɑːv/ | feminine | |
| ئاو | aw |
The word refers to the inorganic compound H₂O.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form av is used in the Kurdish dialects spoken in Turkey and Iran.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word av is a feminine noun. Related to this is the verb ئاودان (avdan), which means to pour water into the soil surrounding plants.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɑːv/.
Did you know?
- The word av is a distant linguistic cousin to the English word 'water' through their shared ancient Indo-European roots.
- In Kurdish, the word av is used not only for liquid water but also to describe the 'water' or juice of a fruit.
- Because water is scarce in many Kurdish-speaking regions, the word av often appears in traditional folk songs as a symbol of life, longing and survival.
Examples in context
- ئەم ئاوە سارد نییە.This water isn't cold.This sentence is useful for describing the temperature of the ئاو.Tatoeba #10308132 by Sarchia, translation #8936111 by shekitten
- هەندێک ئاوم پێ بدە.Give me some water, please.This sentence is useful for requesting ئاو.Tatoeba #10336444 by Sarchia, translation #250150 by CK
- Ez hinek av dixazim.I want some water.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire for av.Tatoeba #9657596 by biyolojiyabikurdi, translation #270753 by CK
- 69 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Layla and Dijwar are hiking and feeling thirsty.
- LaylaDijwar, ma te av heye?Dijwar, do you have water?
- DijwarBelê, ez avê bidim te.Yes, I will give you water.
- LaylaSpas, ez pir hewcedariya avim.Thanks, I really need water.
- DijwarHinek av vexwe û bêje.Drink some water and tell me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “water” translations and entries av, ئاو, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ئاو, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
