Kurdish
UK: ˈkɜːdɪʃ | US: ˈkɜːrdɪʃ
adj. relating to the Kurds, their language, or their culture
n. the Iranian language spoken by the Kurds
The term "Kurdish" combines "Kurd," the ethnonym of the people, with the adjectival suffix "-ish," a common Germanic-derived ending in English. The word reflects the linguistic and cultural identity of the Kurds, whose language belongs to the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family. Historically, the Kurds have been a distinct ethnic group in the region, and their name has been documented since medieval times.
She is fluent in Kurdish and often translates for her community.
Kurdish traditions include vibrant music and dance.
The Kurdish population is spread across several countries.
He studies Kurdish history to understand its rich heritage.
This dictionary focuses on the Kurdish dialect spoken in northern Iraq.