How to say “No” in Central Kurdish
The most common way to say “no” in Central Kurdish. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
نەخێر
Frequently asked
How do you say "No" in Central Kurdish?
"No" in Central Kurdish is "نەخێر". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "نەخێر" written in Central Kurdish?
Central Kurdish uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "نەخێر" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "نەخێر" in Central Kurdish?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "نەخێر" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "نەخێر" mean in English?
"نەخێر" is the Central Kurdish way of saying "No" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "No" in Central Kurdish?
Many languages — including Central Kurdish — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "نەخێر" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Central Kurdish spoken?
Central Kurdish is spoken by an estimated 6 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Central Kurdish dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Central Kurdish dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "نەخێر" or any other Central Kurdish text.