Adjectives with izafe construction
Adjectives with izafe construction
Can use adjectives with correct izafe linking
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Ew merivekî baş e.
He is a good person.
Ava sar ji kerema xwe.
Cold water, please.
Kitêbên nû li ser masê ne.
The new books are on the table.
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Rengdêr piştî navê bi îzafeyê têne:
| Zayend | Mînak |
|---|---|
| Nêr | kurê mezin (big boy) |
| Mê | keça baş (good girl) |
| Pir | xwendekarên nû (new students) |
Rengdêr naguhere — li her rewşê yek dimîne: mezin (big), her dem mezin.
Common Error Patterns
Error with Adjectives with izafe construction
Review the rules for Rengdêr bi Îzafe
Ew merivekî baş e.
He is a good person.
Merivekî = person-IZF (m). Baş = good. Adjective doesn't change form.
Ava sar ji kerema xwe.
Cold water, please.
Ava = water-IZF (f). Sar = cold. Ji kerema xwe = please.
Kitêbên nû li ser masê ne.
The new books are on the table.
Kitêbên = books-IZF (plural -ên). Nû = new.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises