Central Kurdish • Arabic Script

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Sorani Kurdish

Master Central Kurdish (Sorani) with our comprehensive learning platform. Connect with over 8 million Sorani speakers across Iraq and Iran through authentic cultural content and expert instruction.

کوردیی ناوەندی

زمانی کوردی فێربە و کەلتووری خۆت بپارێزە

"Learn Kurdish and preserve your culture"

Sorani Speaking Regions

Iraq

Kurdistan Region, Baghdad

~5 million speakers

Iran

Kurdistan, Kermanshah, West Azerbaijan

~3 million speakers

8+ Million Native Speakers

Official language in Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Why Learn Sorani Kurdish?

Sorani Kurdish opens doors to rich cultural heritage, career opportunities, and connection with millions of speakers across the Middle East.

Arabic Script Mastery

Learn the beautiful Arabic script adaptation used for Sorani Kurdish writing.

Native Pronunciation

Master authentic Sorani pronunciation with native speaker audio guides.

Cultural Context

Understand Sorani through rich cultural content and traditional stories.

Certified Learning

Earn internationally recognized certificates for each completed level.

Start with Basic Phrases

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

سڵاو

Sillaw

Hello

چۆنی؟

Chonî?

How are you?

زۆر سوپاس

Zor supas

Thank you very much

ناوم ... ە

Nawim ... e

My name is...

من کوردم

Min Kurdim

I am Kurdish

Rich Cultural Heritage

Sorani Kurdish carries centuries of literary tradition, from classical poetry to modern literature. Learning Sorani connects you to the works of great poets like Nalî, Mahwî, and contemporary writers who continue to enrich Kurdish culture.

As the official language of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, Sorani plays a crucial role in government, education, and media. It's the language of Kurdish television, newspapers, and digital content across the region.

The Arabic script adaptation for Sorani creates a unique writing system that preserves Kurdish sounds while connecting to the broader Middle Eastern literary tradition.

Kurdish cultural heritage
1000+
Years of Literature

Career Opportunities

Sorani Kurdish proficiency opens doors to diverse career paths in the growing Kurdish economy and international organizations working in the region.

Translation and interpretation services
Media and journalism in Kurdish regions
Cultural preservation organizations
International development work
Academic research and teaching
Government and diplomatic services

Join the Digital Kurdish Economy

As Kurdistan develops its digital infrastructure and economy, Sorani speakers are needed in technology, business, and cultural sectors.

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