Kurdish

American  

[kur-dish, koor-] / ˈkɜr dɪʃ, ˈkʊər- /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Kurds or their language.

2. of or relating to Kurdistan, its people, or their language.

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noun

1. the language of the Kurds, an Iranian language.

Kurdish British  

/ ˈkɜːdɪʃ /

noun

1. the language of the Kurds, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family

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adjective

1. of or relating to the Kurds or their language

Etymology

Origin of Kurdish

First recorded in 1805–15; Kurd + -ish ¹

Example Sentences

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Kurdish

The sole remaining US military base in the country, located in the Iraqi Kurdish capital of Irbil, is set to close next month once coalition troops leave.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Last week, Abdi announced that the integration of the Kurdish administration with the Syrian state was complete, adding: "Our struggle will continue, to cement our people's rights in the constitution."

From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026

Turkey's interests in Syria historically revolved around preventing a spillover of Kurdish fighters.

From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026

British investigators believe Kurdish criminal networks hold a particularly controlling grip over the small boats business in western Germany - a region that has become a hub for migrants.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

We hurry back to the Kurdish district where we live.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell