Northern Kurdish edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Likely a derivation of pêş (before; in front of).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

pêşeng m or f (Arabic spelling پێشەنگ)

  1. leading animal in a caravan; bellwether
  2. pioneer, scout, vanguard
  3. leader
    Synonyms: mezin, rêber, rêvebir, rêzan, serek, serkar, serok, serwer

Declension edit

References edit

  • Chyet, Michael L. (2020) “pêşeng”, in Ferhenga Birûskî: Kurmanji–English Dictionary (Language Series; 2), volume 2, London: Transnational Press, page 122