Northern Kurdish • Latin Script

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Kurmanji Kurdish

Master Northern Kurdish (Kurmanji) with our comprehensive learning platform. Connect with over 15 million Kurmanji speakers across Turkey, Syria, and parts of Iraq and Iran through authentic cultural content.

Kurmanciya Jorîn

Zimanê Kurdî fêr bibe û çanda xwe biparêze

"Learn Kurdish and preserve your culture"

Kurmanji Speaking Regions

Turkey

Southeast Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

~12 million speakers

Syria

Rojava, Northern Syria

~2 million speakers

Iraq & Iran

Northern regions

~1 million speakers

15+ Million Native Speakers

Largest Kurdish dialect by speakers

Why Learn Kurmanji Kurdish?

Kurmanji Kurdish connects you to the largest Kurdish-speaking community and opens doors to rich oral traditions and cultural heritage.

Latin Script System

Learn the standardized Latin alphabet used for Kurmanji Kurdish writing.

Native Pronunciation

Master authentic Kurmanji pronunciation with native speaker audio guides.

Oral Tradition

Discover Kurmanji through rich oral traditions and folk stories.

Certified Learning

Earn internationally recognized certificates for each completed level.

Start with Basic Phrases

Get a taste of Kurmanji Kurdish with these essential phrases. Each lesson in our app includes native speaker audio and cultural context.

Silav

Silav

Hello

Tu çawa yî?

Tu çawa yî?

How are you?

Gelek spas

Gelek spas

Thank you very much

Navê min ... e

Navê min ... e

My name is...

Ez Kurdim

Ez Kurdim

I am Kurdish

Rich Oral Tradition

Kurmanji Kurdish has a vibrant oral tradition spanning centuries, with epic tales, folk songs, and storytelling that have preserved Kurdish culture across generations. The dialect is rich in proverbs, riddles, and traditional narratives.

Modern Kurmanji literature continues to flourish, with contemporary poets and writers creating works that bridge traditional themes with modern experiences. The Latin script system makes Kurmanji accessible to learners familiar with European languages.

As the most widely spoken Kurdish dialect, Kurmanji serves as a bridge between Kurdish communities across different countries, fostering cultural unity and communication.

Kurdish cultural heritage
15M+
Native Speakers

Career Opportunities

Kurmanji Kurdish proficiency opens doors to diverse career paths in international organizations, media, and cultural preservation work across the Kurdish regions.

Translation and interpretation services
Media and journalism in Kurdish regions
Cultural preservation organizations
International NGO work in Turkey/Syria
Academic research and teaching
Tourism and cultural guidance

Connect Global Kurdish Communities

As the most widely spoken Kurdish dialect, Kurmanji connects you to Kurdish communities worldwide and opens opportunities in international contexts.

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