Feelings

1. Ez kêfxweş im

   I am happy

   Usage

   "Ez ... im" is "I am" — the most basic pattern

2. Ez dilxweş im

   I feel glad

   Usage

   Literally "my heart is good" — a good reply to hospitality

3. Ez xemgîn im

   I am sad

   Usage

   Also usable to express sympathy — never rude

4. Ez hêrs im

   I am angry

   Usage

   A strong statement — try calm negotiation first

5. Ez aciz im

   I am fed up

   Usage

   Friends only — it grates if aimed at staff or an elder

6. Ez ditirsim

   I am scared

   Usage

   Show this to ask for help when you feel unsafe

7. Ez bi fikar im

   I am worried

   Usage

   For voicing worry about a plan or your health

8. Ez westiyam

   I am tired

   Usage

   After a long ride or a hike — grounds for asking to rest

9. Xewa min tê

   I am sleepy

   Usage

   Literally "my sleep is coming" — a gentle way to decline an invitation

10. Ez şaş mam

    I am surprised

    Usage

    For good and bad surprises alike

11. Ez ji te hez dikim

    I love you

    Usage

    A strong statement for a partner or family — not for someone you barely know

12. Bêriya te dikim

    I miss you

    Usage

    A warm thing to say on parting, to friends and family alike

13. Ez şerm dikim

    I am embarrassed

    Usage

    After a blunder — it tends to defuse the moment

14. Ez bêzar im

    I am bored

    Usage

    Only with close friends — rude if someone is showing you around

15. Ez rehet bûm

    I am relieved

    Usage

    After a worry is resolved — it reassures the other person

16. Ez serbilind im

    I am proud

    Usage

    Literally "head held high" — also works as praise for someone else

17. Ez tenê me

    I am alone / lonely

    Usage

    Also means "I am travelling alone" — context makes it loneliness

18. Ez hêvîdar im

    I am hopeful

    Usage

    For a positive word about what is coming up

19. Ez baş im

    I am fine

    Usage

    The standard reply to "tu çawa yî?" — safe with anyone

20. Ez ne baş im

    I am not well

    Usage

    The basic way to say you feel ill

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