Language/Northern-kurdish/Vocabulary/Numbers
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As a Northern Kurdish language teacher, I am happy to help you with your language-learning journey! In this lesson, we will dive into the world of numbers in Northern Kurdish. Knowing how to count and perform calculations is essential in any language, and we hope you will find this lesson useful and informative.
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Colors & Greetings.
Counting in Northern Kurdish
To begin, let's start with the basics: counting from 1 to 10. Here are the Northern Kurdish numbers in numerical form as well as in written form:
| Northern Kurdish | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| yek | yehk | one |
| du | doo | two |
| se | say | three |
| çwar | chwar | four |
| pênc | panch | five |
| şeş | shesh | six |
| heft | heft | seven |
| heşt | hest | eight |
| neh | nekh | nine |
| deh | deh | ten. |
Here are some examples of larger numbers:
- 11: yanzdeh
- 25: bist u pênc
- 45: çarêza u pênc
- 100: sed
- 365: sêsal û şeş
- 1000: hezar
As you can see, numbers in Northern Kurdish are fairly straightforward and easy to learn. With a little practice, you'll be able to count to any number you need!
Calculating in Northern Kurdish
Now that we know how to count in Northern Kurdish, let's take a look at how to perform basic calculations:
- Addition: zêdekirin
- Subtraction: dirêjkirin
- Multiplication: zaravkirin
- Division: hêlkirin
Here are some basic examples:
- 2 + 2 = 4: Du zêde 2 ye 4 e.
- 7 - 3 = 4: Heft dirêj 3 ye 4 e.
- 5 x 5 = 25: Pênc zarav kirin li pênc, 25 e.
- 10 ÷ 2 = 5: Deh hatî hêlkirin di 2 çarçoveyan de, 5 e.
Useful Vocabulary
Here are some useful vocabulary words related to numbers in Northern Kurdish:
- Number: hejmara
- Count: hejmariya
- Percent: hezarîde
- Fraction: nîvîn
Conclusion
We hope you have enjoyed this lesson on numbers in Northern Kurdish! Remember to take your time, practice regularly, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. Learning a new language is all about being patient with yourself and staying committed to your goals.
If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to help you succeed!
Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Drinks & How to Say Hello and Greetings.
Other Lessons
- Months and Seasons
- Family
- Greetings
- Education
- Food
- Health
- Count to 10
- Feelings and Emotions
- Sports and Fitness
- Colors
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