Learn Kurdish (Sorani)

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Perhaps you want to connect with Kurdish speakers in Iraq or Iran, or maybe you're preparing for travel, reconnecting with family or building new relationships. But quality resources for Sorani Kurdish, also called Central Kurdish, can be hard to find.

uTalk solves this problem. We help you avoid:

Wasting time on methods that ignore spoken Sorani and real conversations
Struggling with Arabic script before you can learn to speak a single phrase
Missing out on hearing authentic pronunciation from native speakers
Using apps that don't really support Central Kurdish

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Three steps to speak Kurdish (Sorani)

No classes to book. No stress. Just a simple path forward.

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Subscribe now, and download the app or open the web app. Choose Kurdish (Sorani), and select your first category.

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Practise real phrases

Learn through short lessons with native-speaker audio and memory-boosting games. Reviews focus on any words you get wrong so you learn faster.

Speak like a local

Try your new Kurdish in real life. Both beginners and more experienced learners can build basic and practical spoken language and start enjoying meaningful experiences.

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Why uTalk is the best Kurdish learning app

uTalk is app-based, online and ready when you are, helping you learn how to speak and recognise key Kurdish words and phrases.

Speak first

Master practical content for greetings, family, travel and everyday spoken Sorani. There's no need to know the Arabic script before you start speaking.

Authentic speakers

Learn from locals, not computer voices, so you can hear the accent that's really used in Iraq and Western Iran.

Beginner friendly, fun and effective

Game-like practice builds confidence. Lessons are short, focused and based on real-life situations.

Learn Sorani Kurdish phrases – 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.

Phrase Image - I’d like a coffee, please.

.حه‌زم له‌ كوپێك قاوه‌یه‌, تكایه‌

hazim la kupek qawaya, tkaya.

I’d like a coffee, please.

.سڵاو

slaw

Hello.

.بەڵێ

bale

Yes.

.بەڵێ تکایە

bale tkaya

Yes please.

.نه‌خێر

nakher

No.

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.نه‌خێر سوپاس

nakher supas

No thanks.

.تكایه‌

tkaya

Please.

.سوپاست دەکەم

supasit dakam

Thank you.

.زۆر سوپاست دەکەم

zor supasit dakam

Thank you very much.

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.شایه‌نی نی یه‌

shayani nya

You’re welcome.

.دوو بیرە تکایە

dw beera tkaya!

Two beers, please.

پاس

pas

bus

ئۆتۆمبێل

autombel

car

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ته‌كسی

taxi

شەمەندەفەر

shamandafar

train

وێستگه‌ی شه‌مه‌نده‌فه‌ر

westgey shamandafar

railway station

فڕۆكه‌خانه‌

frokakhana

airport

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ئوتێل

eutel

hotel

پاسپۆرت

passport

تەلەفۆن

talafon

telephone

.بێ زه‌حمه‌ت

be zahmat

Excuse me.

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كات جه‌نده‌؟

kat chanda?

What time is it?

Phrase Image - Can you repeat that please?

تكایه‌, ده‌توانی دووباره‌ی بكه‌یته‌وه‌؟

tkaya, datwany dubaray bkaitawa?

Can you repeat that please?

Phrase Image - Please speak more slowly.

.تكایه‌ خاوتر قسه‌ بكه‌

tkaya xawtr qsa bka.

Please speak more slowly.

.تێناگه‌م

tenagam.

I don’t understand.

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.ببووره‌

bbwra.

Sorry.

ته‌والێته‌كان له‌ كوێن؟

tawaletakan la kwen?

Where are the toilets?

ته‌والێتی ژنان

tawalety jinan

Ladies’ Toilet

ته‌والێتی پیاوان

tawalety pyawan

Gents’ Toilet

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كه‌نار ده‌ریا له‌ كوێوه‌یه‌؟

kanar darya la kwewaya?

Where is the beach?

بانقەکە لەکوێیە؟

banqaka la kweya?

Where is the bank?

ئه‌مه‌ به‌چه‌نده‌؟

ama bachanda?

How much does this cost?

كرێدیت كارت

credit card

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كاش ماشين

cash machine

.خوات له‌گه‌ڵ

khwat lagal

Goodbye.

پاراسیتامۆل

parasitamol

paracetamol

كلیله‌كان

klylakan

keys

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نه‌خشه‌

nakhsha

map

چه‌پ

chap

left

ڕاست

rast

right

یەك

yak

one

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دوو

two

سێ

three

Where is it spoken?

Iraq

Number of speakers

10,000,000

Language family

Indo-European

Indo-Iranian

Iranian

Fun facts | Kurdish (Sorani)

The Sorani dialect is spoken by approximately a quarter of the Kurdish population.
A practical Sorani saying advises: 'Do not dirty a spring of drinking water'.
Sorani, which is written with the Arabic script, uses the Arabic spelling for many words but the pronunciation will be different.

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How our Kurdish (Sorani) lessons work

Learning a language should be a straightforward process. Start with essential greetings and high-frequency words before moving on to practical topics, such as family, numbers and useful phrases. Lessons are brief, engaging and created with beginners in mind. You'll practise with native-speaker audio and the app will test you on what you’ve learned to ensure you remember the lessons. Review sessions adapt to your progress by focussing more on the words you struggle with.

Pick a category, and the app intelligently orders the content so you can succeed quickly. Choose which language you want to learn from. This can be English or one of over 140 other languages. Learn online or offline, and use uTalk on your mobile or desktop. Change categories whenever you like, and follow whichever path suits your goals. If you have any questions, contact support. We're a friendly UK-based team, and we're here to help.

Kurdish (Sorani) vs. Kurmanji vs. Central Kurdish

"Central Kurdish" and "Sorani" refer to the same language. After Kurmanji, it's the dialect of Kurdish spoken most often, and it is written using Arabic script.

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Key points

Sorani is one of the main dialects of the Kurdish language family, and it's spoken by around 10 million people, primarily in Iraq and Western Iran.
Kurmanji is a different Kurdish dialect that's more widely spoken overall (in Turkey, Syria and parts of Iraq and Iran). The two dialects have significant differences in vocabulary and grammar.

How Kurdish compares with other languages in the region

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Kurdish (Sorani) is an official language of Iraq, and it's also spoken in Western Iran. Learning it provides opportunities to communicate with millions of speakers across the Kurdistan region.
Arabic is a different language entirely, though Sorani does use Arabic script. Hebrew and Armenian are also spoken in the broader region, but they belong to different language families.

uTalk supports 150+ languages, so you can explore, Farsi, another Iranian language, or regional options and even learn more than one if you like.

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"We help make learning Sorani Kurdish accessible"

"It's frustrating when you can't find quality resources for the specific language you want to learn. At uTalk we recorded Kurdish (Sorani) because every language matters to us. We made a point of recording native Sorani speakers so you can learn the language as it's really spoken in Iraq and Iran."

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Why learners trust uTalk

We champion minority and regional languages, and content is voiced by native speakers. The app works for English speakers and for speakers of more than 140 other languages. Why not check out our reviews to see how learners turn practice into progress?

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Your Kurdish language-learning journey

You'd like to connect with family, explore your heritage or communicate for work or travel, and you know Kurdish (Sorani) is spoken across Iraq and Western Iran, particularly in the Kurdistan region. Yet finding structured Sorani lessons can be challenging. It doesn't have to be.

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uTalk can help. Choose a category to begin, or start with first words, such as چۆنی؟ (chony). Then build a vocabulary of useful words and phrases to use in real-life situations. You'll listen to native speakers, record yourself copying them and compare the two recordings to check your pronunciation. Games make it fun for beginners, but the content is also practical for learners at intermediate levels. Learn online or offline, whichever suits you best. You can choose to follow a guided learning pathway or explore freely, picking the topics that matter most to you and learning at your own pace.

You'll speak Kurdish with confidence and understand more of what people say. You'll connect with friends, family and new people you meet along the way using real skills that fit naturally into your everyday life.

See the difference

Before uTalk you were:

Searching for Kurdish resources that focus on practical conversation
Trying to learn intimidating Arabic script and complex grammar before speaking
Wondering how native Sorani speakers pronounce everyday words
Using generic methods that didn't understand your needs
Missing out on authentic Kurdish language learning

"I'll never be able to speak Sorani properly"

With uTalk you will be:

Using everyday Kurdish phrases, from greetings to travel
Speaking Sorani with clear, native-speaker audio as your guide
Building confidence with regular wins that keep you motivated to learn
Learning anywhere on your mobile, tablet or desktop
Speaking with correct pronunciation without needing to read Arabic script first

“I can actually have conversations in Sorani”

Learn real-life topics in Central Kurdish

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

Explore the Iranian language family

Kurdish (Sorani) belongs to the Iranian language family and is part of the larger Indo-European group. If you're curious and would like to compare words, sounds, or everyday phrases across the family, check out Dari, Pashto, Persian and Tajiki.

These languages share historical roots and often have similar vocabulary patterns, so cross-learning them might feel familiar once you start.

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Your Kurdish (Sorani) 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.

Do I need to learn Arabic script to speak Kurdish (Sorani)?

No. You can start speaking Kurdish immediately with uTalk. The app focuses on listening and speaking first, so you'll build practical conversation skills without needing to read or write Arabic script.

Is Sorani the same as Kurmanji?

No. Sorani (Central Kurdish) and Kurmanji (Northern Kurdish) are different dialects of Kurdish, and they have distinct vocabulary and grammar. Sorani is spoken mainly in Iraq and Western Iran, while Kurmanji is more common in Turkey and Syria.

How quickly can I learn to speak Kurdish (Sorani)?

Many learners can handle simple conversations after a few weeks of steady practice. Short, regular sessions work best, but your speed depends on how often you use the app and how much you review.

Where is Kurdish (Sorani) spoken?

Kurdish (Sorani) is an official language of Iraq, and it's also spoken in Western Iran. It's the main dialect in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and has around 10 million speakers.

Can I learn Kurdish for free with uTalk?

Getting started with uTalk is easy, and you can cancel whenever you want. We want you to love uTalk, so we even offer a 28-Day Money Back Guarantee if you're not satisfied.

Where can I learn Kurdish 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.

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