Peshmerga

Pronunciation: /pɛʃˈmɛrgə/

Definitions of peshmerga

noun Peshmerga refers to the Kurdish military forces in Iraq and other Kurdish regions. It can also be used to describe an individual member of this military group.

Example Sentences

A1 The peshmerga are Kurdish military forces in Iraq.

A2 The peshmerga played a key role in the fight against ISIS.

B1 The peshmerga are known for their bravery and dedication to protecting their homeland.

B2 The peshmerga have been instrumental in maintaining stability in the region.

C1 The peshmerga have a long history of resistance against oppressive regimes.

C2 The peshmerga have undergone extensive training to enhance their combat skills.

Examples of peshmerga in a Sentence

formal The peshmerga forces have been instrumental in fighting against terrorism in the region.

informal My cousin is a peshmerga fighter and he's really brave.

slang Those peshmerga dudes are hardcore fighters, man.

figurative The peshmerga symbolize the unwavering spirit of resistance and determination.

Grammatical Forms of peshmerga

• past tense: peshmergaed
• plural: peshmergas
• comparative: more peshmerga
• superlative: most peshmerga
• present tense: peshmergas
• future tense: will peshmerga
• perfect tense: have peshmergaed
• continuous tense: is peshmergaing
• singular: peshmerga
• positive degree: peshmerga
• infinitive: to peshmerga
• gerund: peshmergaing
• participle: peshmergaed

Origin and Evolution of peshmerga

First Known Use: 1946 year

Language of Origin: Kurdish

Story behind the word: The word 'peshmerga' originates from Kurdish, where 'pesh' means 'before' and 'merga' means 'death'. It translates to 'those who face death' or 'those who confront death'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to Kurdish fighters who resisted against various oppressors, the term 'peshmerga' has evolved to become synonymous with the armed forces of the autonomous Kurdistan Region in Iraq.