Mamosta

Mamosta or Mam is a Kurdish respectful term, usually said by younger generations to seniors. The term is also sometimes used for a person who has higher education or political knowledge.

Etymology

Mamosta means "mister", while Mam means "uncle" in Kurdish.[1] Although both terms are used interchangeably.

Dress

People who are called Mamosta generally wear Kurdish traditional clothes as their formal clothing.[2]

See also

References
  1. "uncle in Kurdish Kurmanji - English-Kurdish Kurmanji Dictionary | Glosbe". glosbe.com.
  2. "Kurdish Fashion Show | Ghostarchive". ghostarchive.org.
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