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Izafe construction: the linking vowel -a/-ê between noun and modifier

Izafe construction: the linking vowel -a/-ê between noun and modifier

Learning Goal

Can use izafe construction to link nouns with adjectives and possessors

Exam Skills:AxaftinGuhdarîkirinNivîsandinXwendin

Look at these examples. Can you spot the grammar pattern?

Kurê mezin li dibistanê ye.

The big boy is at school.

Keça baş bi Kurdî dizane.

The good girl knows Kurdish.

Navê min Arin e.

My name is Arin.

Pay attention to the highlighted parts. What do they have in common?

Îzafe dengdêra pêwendiyê ye ku nav û pêvekê (rengdêr, xwedîtî) bi hev ve girê dide:

ZayendÎzafeMînak
Nêr (m)-êkurê mezin (big boy)
Mê (f)-akeça baş (good girl)
Pirjimar-ênxwendekarên nû (new students)

Girîng: Îzafe li ser navê pêşî tê, ne li ser rengdêrê: mala mezin (big house), ne *mezin mal.

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Practice Exercises

Common mistakes with Izafe construction: the linking vowel -a/-ê between noun and modifier.

Common Error Patterns

Error with Izafe construction: the linking vowel -a/-ê between noun and modifier

Review the rules for Îzafe — Bingehîn

Kurê mezin li dibistanê ye.

The big boy is at school.

Kurê = boy-IZF (masculine -ê). Mezin = big. Li dibistanê = at school.

Keça baş bi Kurdî dizane.

The good girl knows Kurdish.

Keça = girl-IZF (feminine -a). Baş = good.

Navê min Arin e.

My name is Arin.

Navê = name-IZF (m -ê). Min = my (oblique pronoun for possession).

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Frequently asked questions

When is Îzafe — Bingehîn used?
Îzafe dengdêra pêwendiyê ye ku nav û pêvekê (rengdêr, xwedîtî) bi hev ve girê dide:
How is Îzafe — Bingehîn formed?
Girîng: Îzafe li ser navê pêşî tê, ne li ser rengdêrê: mala mezin (big house), ne *mezin mal .
What are common mistakes with Îzafe — Bingehîn?
Common mistakes with Izafe construction: the linking vowel -a/-ê between noun and modifier. 🇬🇧 English: Structural differences. 🇷🇺 Russian: Some parallels but key differences. 🇩🇪 German: Partial overlap with German patterns.

Related grammar topics

  • Zayend
  • Pirjimar