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Everyday Kurmanji Phrases: Greetings, Numbers and Time

Learn everyday Kurmanji phrases from native teachers: greetings, introductions, polite words, family, numbers and telling the time, with real dialogues.

Oct 12, 2026 · 10 minRead
Family

Family in Kurmanji: Key Vocabulary and Phrases

Learn to talk about family in Kurmanji: essential vocabulary, real dialogues, and cultural context for naming parents, siblings, and children.

Sep 18, 2026 · 7 minRead
Travel & Transport

Getting Around in Kurmanji: Taxi, Bus and Directions

Learn Kurmanji vocabulary for transport: taxi, bus, and directions. Real dialogues and cultural tips for traveling in Kurdish-speaking regions.

Aug 10, 2026 · 9 minRead
Food

Restaurant and Food in Kurmanji

Vocabulary, dialogues and cultural codes to order, eat and pay in Kurmanji. Essential words, a handy table and common mistakes to avoid.

Jul 17, 2026 · 6 minRead
Numbers

Counting in Kurmanji: Numbers from 0 to 1000

Learn to count in Kurmanji: numbers 0 to 1000, pronunciation, a bazaar dialogue and common mistakes to avoid for beginners.

Jul 3, 2026 · 6 minRead
Vocabulary

Basic Kurmanji Vocabulary to Know

Learn the essential first words in Kurmanji: greetings, politeness, numbers and useful phrases, with a table and concrete examples.

Jun 29, 2026 · 6 minRead
Greetings

Greetings and Politeness in Kurmanji

Learn to greet and be polite in Kurmanji: Silav, Roj baş, Spas, politeness formulas, a dialogue and common mistakes to avoid.

Jun 22, 2026 · 7 minRead
Expressions

How to Say Hello in Kurmanji: 8 Kurdish Greetings with Pronunciation

Learn how to say hello in Kurmanji: Silav, Roj baş, Êvar baş and all Kurdish greetings from Diyarbakır to Erbil. Native audio from a Kurdish teacher included.

Jun 1, 2026 · 7 minRead

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