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kurdish

Phoneticskur·dish

/ˈkɝdɪʃ/

Definitions

01the language

B1

n. the language or group of languages spoken by Kurdish people.

n. the family of Indo-Iranian languages spoken primarily in the Kurdistan region of the Middle East. Uncountable in this sense.

“She grew up speaking Kurdish at home before learning English at school.”

“The linguist specialised in the various dialects of Kurdish, focusing on the differences between Kurmanji and Sorani.”

02relating to the people or culture

B1

adj. relating to the people, culture, or land of Kurdistan.

adj. pertaining to the ethnic group, cultural heritage, or geographic region of Kurdistan.

“We enjoyed traditional Kurdish music and food at the cultural festival.”

“The exhibition showcased Kurdish textiles, highlighting the intricate patterns unique to the region's weaving traditions.”

Etymology

From Kurd + -ish.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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