Peyva Rojê — Kurdish Word of the Day

A new Kurdish word every day, in Kurmanji (Kurdî) and Sorani (سۆرانی), with pronunciation, meanings in English, Turkish, German and Persian, and an example sentence showing how it is really used.

Every word so far (44)

  • Kerem کەرەم — Grace, favor, kindness, generosity, or hospitality. Often used in polite requests or invitations.
  • Perperok پەپوولە — A beautiful insect with colorful wings, often seen flying among flowers.
  • Gotûbêj گفتوگۆ — A talk, chat, or exchange of ideas between two or more people; a conversation or discussion.
  • Pêşwazî پێشوازی — The act of welcoming guests or visitors with warmth and hospitality.
  • Rêz ڕێز — Respect, honor, esteem. Showing high regard and appreciation for someone or something.
  • Dilovan دڵۆڤان — Kind, compassionate, merciful; showing warmth and generosity towards others.
  • Pîroz پیرۆز — Blessed, sacred, auspicious, or congratulations. Used to express good wishes or acknowledge a special occasion.
  • Şîrîn شیرین — Sweet in taste; also kind, lovely, or pleasant in character or sound.
  • Qencî چاکه — Kindness, goodness, an act of benevolence or goodwill.
  • Aheng ئاهەنگ — Harmony, melody, or a festive gathering/celebration, often involving music and joy.
  • Cîran جیران — A person living next door or very close to another; a member of the local community.
  • Dilpak دڵپاک — Pure-hearted, sincere, honest, having a clean and good intention.
  • Şahî شایی — Joy, celebration, festivity; a gathering or event filled with happiness and cheer.
  • Dîlan هه‌ڵپه‌ڕکێ — A traditional Kurdish dance, often performed in a circle during celebrations and gatherings.
  • Jiyan ژیان — The state of being alive; the existence of an individual or organism.
  • Ciwanî جوانی — The quality of being beautiful or attractive, especially related to youth and freshness.
  • Malbat ماڵبات — The basic unit of society consisting of parents and their children, or a group of people related by blood or marriage.
  • Rûken ڕووخۆش — Cheerful, jovial, having a smiling face; joyful and pleasant in demeanor.
  • Mîhrîban میهرەبان — Showing warmth and goodwill towards others; kind, benevolent, affectionate, compassionate.
  • Gul گوڵ — A beautiful, often fragrant flower, especially a rose, known for its petals and thorns.
  • Aşitî ئاشتی — A state of calm, freedom from disturbance, and absence of conflict or war.
  • Dengbêj دەنگبێژ — A traditional Kurdish bard or storyteller who preserves and performs epic tales, folk songs, and ballads, often without musical instruments.
  • Xweşî خۆشی — Joy, pleasure, happiness, or pleasantness; a feeling of delight or well-being.
  • Çay چای — A common warm beverage made by infusing dried leaves of the tea plant in hot water, often served with hospitality.
  • Payîz پاییز — The season between summer and winter, characterized by falling leaves and cooler weather.
  • Bêrî بێری — A deep feeling of longing or yearning for someone or something absent; to miss dearly.
  • Xewn خەون — The images, ideas, emotions, and sensations that occur involuntarily in the mind during sleep.
  • Stran گۆرانی — A vocal or instrumental composition with melody, rhythm, and often lyrics, typically performed by singing.
  • Aramî ئارامی — Peace, tranquility, or a state of calm and quiet, free from disturbance.
  • Bihar بەهار — The season of the year between winter and summer, characterized by warming weather and new plant growth.
  • Ronahî ڕووناکی — Light; radiance; brightness. The state of being illuminated and visible.
  • Bişirîn زەردەخەنە — A facial expression indicating pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.
  • Kulîlk گوڵ — A beautiful plant known for its colorful petals and pleasant fragrance, often given as a gift.
  • Bîranîn بیره‌وه‌ری — The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information, or a particular recollection of the past.
  • Dost دۆست — A person with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, a companion or friend.
  • Diyarî دیاری — A present given voluntarily without payment in return, often to show affection or appreciation.
  • Mal ماڵ — A place where one lives, especially with family; a residence or household.
  • Hêvî ھیوا — The feeling or desire that something good will happen or be achieved.
  • Evîn خۆشەویستی — Deep affection, strong feeling of fondness or personal attachment, passionate desire.
  • Ken پێکەنین — The act or sound of laughing; an expression of joy or amusement.
  • Dilgermî دڵگەرمی — Warmth, cordiality, affection, or heartfelt kindness towards others.
  • Şadî شادى — A feeling of great pleasure and happiness; joy.
  • Mêvanperwerî میوانداری — The warm and generous reception and entertainment of guests; hospitality, a cherished cultural value.
  • Hevaltî هاوڕێیەتی — The state of being friends or companions; a bond of mutual affection and support.