☀️ Course 20: Hewa û Demsalên (Weather & Seasons)
1. Peyvên (Vocabulary): Hewa û Demsalên
☀️ Rewşa Hewayê (Weather Conditions)
🌡️ Germahî (Temperature)
🍂 Demsalên (Seasons)
2. Rêziman (Grammar): Hewa Danasîn
💡 Describing the Weather
To describe weather in Kurdish, you use simple adjective structures. Weather descriptions are straightforward and use "is" constructions.
📌 Basic Weather Patterns
Current Weather:
• Hewa xweş e = The weather is nice
• Hewa germ e = The weather is hot
• Hewa sar e = The weather is cold
• Hewa hênik e = The weather is cool
• Tav heye = It's sunny (there is sun)
• Baran dibare = It's raining
• Berf dibare = It's snowing
• Ba heye = It's windy (there is wind)
• Ewr heye = It's cloudy (there are clouds)
📌 Time Expressions
Sibe = Tomorrow
Duh = Yesterday
Îro sibê = This morning
Îro êvarê = This evening
Sibe dê = Tomorrow will...
Examples:
• Îro hewa xweş e. = Today the weather is nice.
• Duh baran dibarî. = Yesterday it rained.
• Sibe dê tav hebe. = Tomorrow it will be sunny.
• Îro sibê hewa sar bû. = This morning the weather was cold.
📌 Seasons & Weather
Examples:
• Di biharê de hewa nerm e. = In spring the weather is mild.
• Di havînê de pir germ e. = In summer it's very hot.
• Di payîzê de baran dibare. = In autumn it rains.
• Di zivistanê de berf dibare. = In winter it snows.
• Di zivistanê de pir sar e. = In winter it's very cold.
💬 Example Sentences:
• Îro hewa pir xweş e, tav heye!
• Sibe dê baran bibare.
• Duh hewa pir sar bû.
• Di biharê de gulên xweş in.
• Hewa germ e, ez dixwazim biçim avê.
3. Guhdarîkirin (Listening): Rapora Hewayê
Listen to this weather forecast:
Rapora Hewayê - Kurdistan
Choose the correct answer for each question:
4. Xwendin (Reading): Rapora Hewayê ya Hefteyek
Read this weekly weather forecast:
📅 Hewa ya Hefteyê - Hewlêr
Hewa: Tav heye, pir xweş
Germahî: 28°C
Ba: Kêm
Hewa: Tav û ewrek
Germahî: 26°C
Ba: Navîn
Hewa: Baran
Germahî: 22°C
Ba: Zêde
Hewa: Baran û tav
Germahî: 24°C
Ba: Kêm
Hewa: Tav heye
Germahî: 27°C
Ba: Tune
Mark each statement as True or False:
5. Nivîsandin (Writing): Hewa ya Sibê
Write a weather forecast for tomorrow:
Write a weather forecast for tomorrow (5-6 sentences). Include:
• What the weather will be like (sunny, rainy, cloudy, etc.)
• The temperature
• If there will be wind
• A recommendation for what to do or wear
Sibe hewa dê pir xweş be. Tav dê hebe û germahî dê 30 derece be. Ba tune ye. Hewa pir germ e, ji ber vê yekê tu dikarî biçî avê. Ez pêşniyar dikim ku tu cilên sivik li xwe bikî.
6. Axaftin (Speaking): Guftûgoya Hewayê
Practice talking about weather in different situations:
Scenario 1: Describing Today's Weather
Situation: Someone asks you about today's weather.
What do you say if it's sunny?
Scenario 2: Talking About Temperature
Situation: You want to say it's very cold.
What do you say?
Scenario 3: Describing Your Favorite Season
Situation: You want to say you like spring.
What do you say?
Scenario 4: Predicting Tomorrow's Weather
Situation: You want to say it will rain tomorrow.
What do you say?
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7. Çand (Culture): Kurdish Climate & Seasons
Discover Kurdistan's diverse climate and seasonal traditions:
🌍 Hewaya Kurdistan (Kurdistan's Climate)
🏔️ Diverse Geography, Diverse Weather
Kurdistan's geography creates varied climates. The mountainous regions (like Amadiya, Rawanduz, and Qandil) experience cold winters with heavy snowfall and mild summers. The plains (Hewlêr, Silêmanî) have hot, dry summers reaching 40-45°C and cool, wet winters. The foothills enjoy moderate temperatures year-round. This diversity means you can ski in the mountains and swim in valleys on the same day in spring!
🌸 Bihar (Spring) - Season of Renewal
Spring (March-May) is the most beloved season in Kurdistan. The landscape transforms into a green paradise with wildflowers covering the mountains. Newroz (March 21), the Kurdish New Year, marks the beginning of spring. Families go on seyran (picnics) to enjoy the mild weather and blooming nature. The saying "Bihar hat, dil şa bû" (Spring came, hearts rejoiced) captures the joy this season brings.
☀️ Havîn (Summer) - Heat and Harvest
Summer (June-August) brings intense heat to the plains, with temperatures often exceeding 40°C. Many families escape to mountain resorts where it's cooler. This is harvest season for wheat, barley, and fruits. Traditional serma (shaded outdoor seating areas) and serdab (underground cool rooms) help people cope with the heat. Evening gatherings become common as people wait for cooler temperatures.
🍂 Payîz (Autumn) - Golden Season
Autumn (September-November) brings relief from summer heat. Temperatures become pleasant, making it ideal for outdoor activities. This is grape harvest season, and families make şîra tirî (grape molasses) and mewîj (raisins). The mountains turn golden and red with changing leaves. Pomegranates, figs, and walnuts ripen. Many consider autumn the second-best season after spring.
❄️ Zivistan (Winter) - Snow and Warmth
Winter (December-February) varies by region. Mountains receive heavy snow, perfect for skiing and winter sports. Plains experience cold, rainy weather. Families gather around sobê (heaters) or traditional tendûr (clay ovens) for warmth. Winter foods include kulikê zivistanê (winter soups), roasted chestnuts, and hot tea. Despite the cold, winter brings families together indoors for storytelling and traditional games.
8. Dubare (Review): Weather & Seasons Quiz
Select ALL correct answers for each question (multiple answers possible):
🎉 Pîroz be! Congratulations!
You've completed Course 20: Weather & Seasons!
You can now describe weather, talk about seasons, and discuss climate in Kurdish!