Learn Kurdish (Kurmanji)
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You might be interested in learning Kurdish to connect with family, explore Kurdish culture or travel to Kurdistan. But accessing high-quality resources for learning Kurmanji can feel nearly impossible.
uTalk is your solution. We'll help you avoid:
- Searching for Kurdish learning materials only to find limited or outdated resources
- Missing chances to communicate with others because you can't find courses focused on spoken Kurmanji
- Losing confidence when basic vocabulary and simple phrases seem out of reach
Learn Kurdish (Kurmanji) online today and open doors to authentic, meaningful connections.
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Three steps to speaking Kurmanji
With our app, there are no complicated requirements. Your path to learning Kurmanji is clear and straightforward.
Start in minutes
It’s easy to subscribe, then simply download the app or open the webpage and get started. Choose Kurdish (Kurmanji) and select your first topic.
Get StartedPractise real phrases
You’ll learn faster with short lessons, native speaker audio and fun, memory-boosting games. Our review feature focuses on words you struggle with the most so you learn more efficiently.
Speak like a local
Try out your new Kurdish in everyday situations. Our program helps both beginners and more experienced learners build practical speaking skills for more meaningful experiences.
Why uTalk is an ideal Kurdish (Kurmanji) learning app
uTalk helps you develop speaking skills and recognise key Kurdish (Kurmanji) words and phrases. Learn anywhere, anytime on our app or online.
Speak first
Learn essential Kurdish vocabulary with useful phrases for greetings, family, travel and everyday conversation.
Authentic native speakers
Learn authentic Kurmanji from local speakers, not computer voices. Hear Northern Kurdish exactly as it's really spoken by millions of people.
Beginner friendly, fun and effective
Level up your confidence with game-like practice. Our short lessons are focused on real-life situations to help you make genuine connections.
Learn Kurdish (Kurmanji) online (common phrases and audio)
uTalk helps you learn how to speak and recognise key words and phrases. It's app-based, online and ready when you are.
Bêzehmet, qehweyekê bidine min.
I’d like a coffee, please.
Silav.
Hello.
Erê.
Yes.
Erê, spas.
Yes please.
Na.
No.
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Na spas.
No thanks.
Ji kerema xwe.
Please.
Spas dikim.
Thank you.
Gelek spas.
Thank you very much.
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Spas xweş.
You’re welcome.
Bêzehmet, du bîra.
Two beers, please.
otobûs
bus
erebe
car
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taksî
taxi
trên
train
îstasyona trênê
railway station
balafirgeh
airport
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otel
hotel
pasaport
passport
telefon
telephone
Biborin.
Excuse me.
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Saet çend e?
What time is it?
Hûn dikarin ji kerema xwe dubare bikin?
Can you repeat that please?
Ji kerema xwe hinekî hêdîka biaxivin.
Please speak more slowly.
Ez fam nakim.
I don’t understand.
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Biborin.
Sorry.
Tiwalet li kû ne?
Where are the toilets?
Tiwaleta Pîrekan
Ladies’ Toilet
Tiwaleta Zilaman
Gents’ Toilet
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Berav li kû ye?
Where is the beach?
Banke li kû ye?
Where is the bank?
Ev bi çiqasî ye?
How much does this cost?
karta krediyê
credit card
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mekîneya pereyan
cash machine
Bi xatirê we.
Goodbye.
parasêtamol
paracetamol
mifte
keys
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nexşe
map
çep
left
rast
right
yek
one
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du
two
sê
three
Where is it spoken?
Turkey
Iran
Iraq
Number of speakers
15,000,000
Language family
Indo-European
Indo-Iranian
Iranian
Fun facts | Kurdish (Kurmanji)
- Kurmanji is unintelligible with Sorani, also called Central Kurdish.
- Kurmanji is the most widespread of the Kurdish dialects.
- In the past tense, verbs involving an object actually become something like the passive in English, so 'I saw him' would be 'he was seen by me'.
How our Kurmanji course works
Your journey to learning Kurmanji should be simple and fun. You’ll start with friendly greetings and everyday words. Then move on to practical topics like family, numbers and useful phrases. Our short, beginner-friendly lessons use native speaker recordings. Retain vocabulary better with short tests on what you've learned. Plus, personalised review sessions give you extra practice on the words you find most difficult.
Our app organises content into manageable steps for quick wins. You can switch topics and the language the app is localised in at any time. Learn online or offline and use uTalk on your mobile device or desktop. Choose the path that suits your goals. If you have questions, our friendly UK-based team is just a click away. We're here to help.
Kurdish (Kurmanji) vs. Kurdish (Sorani)
Understanding the differences between Kurmanji and Sorani is the first step to understanding which Kurdish language to learn.
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Key points
- Kurdish (Kurmanji) is Northern Kurdish, spoken by the majority of Kurdish speakers across Turkey, Syria, northern Iraq and parts of Iran. It's the most widely used variety of the Kurdish language, with millions of native speakers worldwide.
- Kurdish (Sorani) is Central Kurdish, primarily spoken in Iraq and Iran. While both Kurmanji and Sorani are part of the Kurdish language family, they have different writing systems, vocabulary and grammar. A Kurmanji speaker and a Sorani speaker can have some mutual understanding, but full conversation requires learning the specific variety.
- uTalk offers both Kurdish (Kurmanji) and Kurdish (Sorani), so you can choose the variety that connects you to the people and regions you care about most.
Kurdish and related languages
- Kurdish (Kurmanji) belongs to the Iranian language family and shares roots with Persian, Dari, Pashto and Tajiki. If you've studied any of these, you'll spot familiar vocabulary patterns that make learning easier.
- The Kurdistan region spans several countries, and uTalk supports nearby languages including Arabic (Modern Standard), Hebrew and Armenian. Understanding this context helps you appreciate how Kurdish fits into the region's rich linguistic history.
- There are many languages across the Middle East. uTalk supports 150+ languages worldwide, so you can compare options and learn more than one if you like.
"We make learning Kurdish (Kurmanji) simple"
"We understand how easy it is to feel frustrated when you’re ready to learn Kurdish but resources are scarce. Most language apps focus on widely taught languages, leaving Kurdish learners with few options and little support. At uTalk we believe every language matters. That’s why we recorded native Kurdish (Kurmanji) speakers. Our lessons give you the practical phrases and basic vocabulary you need to connect with people and enjoy learning. You don’t just read texts or memorise words without context, you learn the language as it’s really spoken. Get started with uTalk today."
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uTalk Founder
A Kurdish learning resource you can trust
We are passionate about supporting minority and regional languages at uTalk. We do this by recording native speakers from languages which are all too often overlooked by other language learning companies. Additionally, our app works for speakers of English and more than 140 other languages. So even if you speak a minority language, you can still use our app. Check the reviews and see how other uTalk users are turning practice into progress and gaining confidence in minutes, not months. Join more than 30 million people who have enjoyed our learning method, which has been refined by feedback from language experts, teachers and students.
Begin your Kurmanji language learning journey
Maybe you'd like to speak Kurdish (Kurmanji) to connect with family, explore your roots or communicate when you travel. Kurdish culture is rich with history, and learning the language opens doors to deeper understanding. Finding quality Kurdish learning materials can feel impossible. It doesn't have to be.
Get StarteduTalk can help you learn with confidence. First, choose a subject and start with basic greetings and everyday vocabulary. Then build your word list with useful Kurmanji phrases that relate to real life situations. You'll listen to native speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two. Our game-like practice makes it fun for beginners, but the content is also useful for intermediate learners. Whether you prefer to learn online or offline, you can follow a guided path or explore uTalk on your own terms.
The result is simple. You'll speak and understand Kurdish Kurmanji with confidence. This means you can use your skills to connect with family, friends and new people, all on a schedule that works for you.
Learn real-life topics in Kurmanji
Explore the Iranian language family
Kurdish (Kurmanji) belongs to the Iranian language family, which is part of the wider Indo-European group, with deep historical roots across the Middle East and Central Asia. If you're curious to compare words, sounds or everyday phrases across the family, check out Persian, Dari, Pashto and Tajiki.
These languages share ancient connections and often similar vocabulary patterns, so cross-learning might feel familiar once you start. Many Kurdish words reveal their Persian cousins when you look closely.
Get StartedYour Kurdish questions, answered
Do you offer live online classes or is it just an app?
uTalk is an app and online language learning software. Lessons are digital, short and practical. If you want a tutor, the app still helps you prepare for class and review between sessions.
Can I start as a beginner?
Yes. The course begins with basic greetings and everyday words and phrases and takes you to an A1-A2 level on the CEFR scale. Some of our topics even cover material you’d learn as you grow your skills to B1 or B2.
What application languages do you support? Can I learn without English?
Yes. uTalk works for speakers of more than 140 languages. Choose the one that suits you in Settings.
How is content selected and ordered?
Topics are based on real life situations. You can select any category and the app suggests a smart learning order for beginners. You can change it at any time.
How does uTalk compare with YouTube lessons?
YouTube can be useful, but it’s hard to check pronunciation or get structured reviews. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, games that test tricky words more often and a clear path from basic to practical use.
Where can I learn a language with uTalk?
We’re available on iOS, Android, web, Mac and PC. Get started now and you’ll be directed to download uTalk for your device.
Is Kurdish (Kurmanji) different from Kurdish (Sorani)?
Yes. Kurmanji is Northern Kurdish and Sorani is Central Kurdish. They're related but have different writing systems and vocabulary. uTalk offers both, so you can choose the variety that best suits your goals.
Is Kurdish (Kurmanji) on Duolingo?
No, Kurdish (Kurmanji) is not available on Duolingo. But it is available on uTalk, which features 150+ languages and highlights regional and minority languages from all over the world.
How fast can I learn to speak Kurdish?
You’ll see the best results with short, regular sessions. Many learners start having simple conversations after a few weeks of consistent practice. It all depends on how often you use the app, how much you review and whether you find other opportunities to practise.
Can I learn Kurdish (Kurmanji) for free with uTalk?
Getting started with uTalk is simple, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied for any reason.
How do you compare with books or texts?
Books can be useful, but they can’t help with pronunciation or provide interactive practice. uTalk gives you native speaker audio, fun games that help you learn tricky words quicker and a clear path from basic vocabulary to everyday use.
Topics
- First Words
- Transport
- Restaurant
- Food and Drink
- Cooking
- Places
- Directions
- Illness
- Doctor
- Body
- Emergencies
- Social Phrases
- Leisure
- Likes and Dislikes
- Football Match Abroad
- Football Commentary
- Sports
- Shopping Words
- Fruit
- Vegetables
- Clothes
- Ingredients
- Home
- Bathroom
- Kitchen
- Tools
- Family
- Occupations
- Animals
- Animals' Bodies
- Farming
- Technology
- School
- Business
- Numbers up to Twenty
- Numbers up to Ten Million
- Essential Phrases
- Adjectives
- Prepositions
- Colours
- Countries
- Calendar
- Time
- Timetable
- Outdoors
- Holiday
- Skiing
- Camping
- Golf
- Sailing
- Driving
- Olympics
- Summer Olympics
- Winter Olympics
- Military Commands
- Military Peace Keeping
- Military Intelligence
- Accommodation
- Shopping Phrases
- Travelling
- Free Starter Words
- Disaster Relief - Volunteers
- Natural Disasters
Get by with basic greetings, words and phrases including 'hello', 'thank you' and 'I'd like a coffee please'.