📱 Course 21: Ragihandin (Communication)
1. Peyvên (Vocabulary): Ragihandin
📞 Telefon (Phone)
💬 Peyam (Messages)
🗣️ Axaftin (Speaking)
2. Rêziman (Grammar): Hevokên Kurt û Edeb
💡 Phone Communication Basics
Phone conversations and text messages in Kurdish use short, polite phrases. Being polite is very important in Kurdish culture.
📌 Starting a Phone Call
Silav = Hello/Greetings
Tu çawa yî? = How are you?
Ez ... im = I am ... (introducing yourself)
Ez dixwazim bi ... re bipeyivim = I want to speak with ...
Examples:
• Alô, ez Leyla me. = Hello, I'm Leyla.
• Silav, tu çawa yî? = Hello, how are you?
• Ez dixwazim bi Rêzan re bipeyivim. = I want to speak with Rêzan.
📌 Polite Expressions
Spas dikim = Thank you
Bibore = Sorry/Excuse me
Bendê = Wait/Hold on
Tu dikarî? = Can you?
Pirsgirêk tune = No problem
Bi xêr be = You're welcome
Xatir = Goodbye
Examples:
• Ji kerema xwe, tu dikarî bersivê bidî? = Please, can you answer?
• Bibore, ez dereng im. = Sorry, I'm late.
• Spas dikim, xatir! = Thank you, goodbye!
📌 Leaving Messages
Tu dikarî peyamek bidî? = Can you give a message?
Ji kerema xwe, bêje ku... = Please, tell him/her that...
Ez paşê dê bang bikim = I'll call later
SMS Phrases:
• Ez dê dereng bim. = I'll be late.
• Tu dikarî bê? = Can you come?
• Em hevdu bibînin. = Let's meet.
• Spas ji bo her tiştî. = Thanks for everything.
• Paşê dipeyivim. = Talk later.
💬 Example Sentences:
• Alô, ez Dilan im. Tu çawa yî?
• Ji kerema xwe, tu dikarî peyamek bidî Rêzan?
• Bibore, ez nikarim bêm.
• Spas dikim, paşê dipeyivim!
• Ez dê sibe bang bikim.
3. Guhdarîkirin (Listening): Peyama Dengî
Listen to these voice messages:
Peyamên Dengî
Complete these sentences based on the voice messages:
4. Xwendin (Reading): SMSên
Read these text message conversations:
📱 Guftûgoyên SMS
Conversation 1: Making Plans
Conversation 2: Running Late
Conversation 3: Canceling
Match the situation with the correct conversation:
5. Nivîsandin (Writing): Sê SMSên
Write three different text messages for different situations:
1️⃣ SMS to Invite (Vexwendin)
Invite a friend to do something (cinema, café, park, etc.)
2️⃣ SMS to Inform (Agahdarîkirin)
Inform someone you'll be late or can't come
3️⃣ SMS to Apologize (Lêborînxwestin)
Apologize for something (being late, forgetting, canceling, etc.)
6. Axaftin (Speaking): Bangkirina Şablon
Practice a complete phone conversation by selecting the correct responses:
☎️ Guftûgoya Telefonê
What do you say?
What do you say?
What do you say?
What do you say?
🎯 Your Score: 0 / 4
7. Çand (Culture): Kurdish Communication Etiquette
Discover Kurdish communication customs and phone etiquette:
📱 Ragihandina Kurdî (Kurdish Communication)
☎️ Phone Call Etiquette
In Kurdish culture, phone calls are important for maintaining relationships. When calling, it's customary to start with "Alô" or "Silav" followed by asking about the person's well-being ("Tu çawa yî?"). Even brief calls include these pleasantries. Elders are addressed with extra respect, often using "Mam" (uncle) or "Xaltî" (aunt) even for non-relatives. It's considered rude to end a call abruptly without proper goodbyes.
💬 Text Messaging Culture
While younger Kurds embrace SMS and messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram, traditional values still influence digital communication. Messages often include greetings and well-wishes even in brief texts. "Silav" (hello) and "Spas" (thanks) are commonly used. Emojis and voice messages are very popular. It's common to send good morning ("Sibê bi xêr") and good night ("Şev bi xêr") messages to close friends and family.
🤝 Politeness & Respect
"Ji kerema xwe" (please) and "Spas dikim" (thank you) are essential in Kurdish communication. When apologizing, "Bibore" (sorry/excuse me) is used frequently. Kurds value indirect communication and often soften requests with polite phrases. When declining invitations, it's important to provide a reason and express regret. The phrase "Xem neke" (don't worry/no problem) is commonly used to reassure others.
📞 Family Communication
Regular phone calls to family members are expected and valued. Children call their parents frequently, and siblings stay in close contact. It's common for parents to call multiple times a day to check on their children, especially if they live away from home. This isn't seen as intrusive but as a sign of love and care. Extended family members also maintain regular phone contact, sharing news and coordinating family gatherings.
🎉 Special Occasions
During holidays like Newroz (Kurdish New Year), Eid, and birthdays, Kurds send many congratulatory messages and make calls to friends and family. It's customary to wish everyone well with phrases like "Newroz pîroz be" (Happy Newroz) or Cejna te pîroz be" (Happy holiday). Not sending greetings during these times can be seen as neglectful of relationships.
8. Dubare (Review): Message Ordering
Drag and drop these messages to create a logical phone conversation (from first to last):
🎉 Pîroz be! Congratulations!
You've completed Course 21: Communication!
You can now make phone calls, send messages, and communicate politely in Kurdish!