The term "Peshmergheh" in Kurdish text - one word or two words? Thread poster: Stephen Franke
| Stephen Franke United States Local time: 19:29 English to Arabic + ...
Greetings.. salaam... Several persons here in California have asked me if the correct Kurdish term for what is reported in English-language media as "Peshmergheh" (as well as various other approximate spellings in English) is written in the original Kurdish as one word or two two words? I am unsure, as I remember seeing that Kurdish term written in both forms when I was in Zakho and Dahuk in NW Iraq back in 1991 I would be most grateful if someone could kindly clarify w... See more Greetings.. salaam... Several persons here in California have asked me if the correct Kurdish term for what is reported in English-language media as "Peshmergheh" (as well as various other approximate spellings in English) is written in the original Kurdish as one word or two two words? I am unsure, as I remember seeing that Kurdish term written in both forms when I was in Zakho and Dahuk in NW Iraq back in 1991 I would be most grateful if someone could kindly clarify what is the correct Kurdish term and post that here in < proz.com > and also send that term[s] directly to me at shfranke [at] hotmail [dot] com. Many thanks... supass... Today is Sunday, August 10, 2014. Regards, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro (Los Angeles Waterfront Area), California ▲ Collapse | | | Sardar Karim Germany Local time: 04:29 German to Arabic + ...
Dear Franke, the term "Peshmergheh" or "Peshmerga" or "Peshmerge" (Kurdish pronunciation [pɛʃmærɡæ]; Kurdish: پێشمەرگە Pêşmerge} * Meaning (generel): fighter, warrior, guerrilla Meaning (word for word): (پێش) Pesh = before, (مەرگ) marg = death Peshmerga = before dying or dying stands before The wrods "fghting for the homeland", "war" and "dying" are linked in all languages The activity ... See more Dear Franke, the term "Peshmergheh" or "Peshmerga" or "Peshmerge" (Kurdish pronunciation [pɛʃmærɡæ]; Kurdish: پێشمەرگە Pêşmerge} * Meaning (generel): fighter, warrior, guerrilla Meaning (word for word): (پێش) Pesh = before, (مەرگ) marg = death Peshmerga = before dying or dying stands before The wrods "fghting for the homeland", "war" and "dying" are linked in all languages The activity "fighting" for a hopeless Kurdish fighter or guerrilla is like dying. In Kurdish Sorani (written with arabic letters) this word is a compound (written together) پێشمەرگە In Kurdish Curmanji (written with latin letters) is compound too "Pêşmerge" * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peshmerga ▲ Collapse | | | Stephen Franke United States Local time: 19:29 English to Arabic + ... TOPIC STARTER Thank you for that helpful clarification... supass | Nov 4, 2014 |
Greetings to Mr. Sardar Karim. Thank you very much for that helpful clarification... supass... Apologies for my delay in responding. I was out of the country and had limited access to email service. Regards, respects, and thanks again. Sincerely, Stephen H. Franke San Pedro (Los Angeles Waterfront Area), California | | | There is no moderator assigned specifically to this forum. To report site rules violations or get help, please contact site staff » The term "Peshmergheh" in Kurdish text - one word or two words? Protemos translation business management system | Create your account in minutes, and start working! 3-month trial for agencies, and free for freelancers!
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