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Where can I learn Sorani Kurdish?
This site provides a few tools for you to get started learning Sorani Kurdish from hearing the language spoken to studying its grammar. It also contains links to further your study of the Kurdish language and culture as well as academic sites related to Sorani Kurdish.
Where is Kurdish spoken the most?
Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji) is the largest dialect group, spoken by an estimated 15 to 20 million Kurds in Turkey, Syria, northern Iraq, and northwest and northeast Iran. Central Kurdish (Sorani) is spoken by an estimated 6 to 7 million Kurds in much of Iraqi Kurdistan and the Iranian Kurdistan Province.
How do you say hello in Sorani Kurdish?
Key to abbreviations: frm = formal, inf = informal, sg = singular (said to one person), pl = plural (said to more than one person)….Useful Sorani Kurdish phrases.
| English | Soranî (Sorani / Central Kurdish) |
|---|---|
| Hello (General greeting) | Sillaw Ew kata bash Em kata bash (Çonî?) چۆنی |
| Hello (on phone) | Elu |
Where can I take lessons to learn Kurdish online?
You can be located anywhere in the world to take lessons with LearnKurdish.org. You don’t need previous knowledge of Kurdish or experience in taking online lessons. If you are a beginner, your teacher will start from the basics with you. The lessons will proceed at a pace that is comfortable for you.
What is the Sorani alphabet in Kurdish?
The Sorani alphabet, which was derived from the Arabic script, became the standard writing system for Kurdish in both Iran and Iraq. Below, you’ll find some examples of the Sorani alphabet. You’ll notice that it looks nearly identical to the Arabic script. A few basic phrases and audio clips are included below.
What language do the Kurds speak?
When talking about the Kurdish language, it is probably more accurate to refer to Kurdish as a language family rather than a single language. While there are nearly 30 different Kurdish dialects, the Kurdish people typically speak one of two major dialects, Central Kurdish (Sorani) or Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji).
Why learn Kurdish Sorani with glossika?
This means you’ll be able to learn Kurdish Sorani wherever you want, whether it be on the go, while you’re eating, or from the comfort of your home. Glossika adjusts automatically to your level, learning speed, and schedule so you can start learning Kurdish the most natural way right now!