CînavkA1
Demonstrative pronouns: ev (this), ew (that)
Demonstrative pronouns: ev (this), ew (that)
Learning Goal
Can use demonstrative pronouns ev/ew with correct oblique forms
Exam Skills:AxaftinGuhdarîkirinNivîsandinXwendin
Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?
Ev çi ye?
What is this?
Ev kitêb a min e.
This book is mine.
Ew kes kî ye?
Who is that person?
Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?
Nîşandêr:
| ev = this (near) | ew = that (far) |
| vê = this (f oblique) | wê = that (f oblique) |
| vî = this (m oblique) | wî = that (m oblique) |
| van = these (oblique) | wan = those (oblique) |
Common mistakes with Demonstrative pronouns: ev (this), ew (that).
🇬🇧 English: Str
Common Error Patterns
Error with Demonstrative pronouns: ev (this), ew (that)
Review the rules for Nîşandêr
Ev çi ye?
What is this?
Ev = this. Çi = what. Ye = is.
Ev kitêb a min e.
This book is mine.
Ev = this. Kitêb = book. A min = of me / mine (f izafe).
Ew kes kî ye?
Who is that person?
Ew = that. Kes = person. Kî = who. Ye = is.
Practice in course
Apply this grammar in A1 course exercises