Kabyle: first words, translation and alphabet
Find the language of your loved ones or discover taqbaylit. From first words to reading, move forward with examples and useful resources.
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Kabyle, also called Taqbaylit, is an Amazigh language. It is distinguished from the Algerian darija and the Moroccan Amazigh varieties. The guides in this section focus on Kabyle and its common Latin notation.
Learn Kabyle: first words and a beginner’s plan
Start learning Kabyle with useful phrases, Latin spelling, listening resources and a simple first-week plan for conversations with people close to you.
Read the guide →KabyleKabyle–French translation: how to check the meaning
Understand Kabyle–French translations with the full context, accurate spelling and useful language resources. Learn how to check a suggested translation.
Read the guide →KabyleHello and thank you in Kabyle: azul and tanemmirt
Say hello and thank you in Kabyle with azul and tanemmirt. Learn to greet a group and ask how someone is, with meanings and practice tips.
Read the guide →KabyleI love you in Kabyle: speaking to a man or a woman
Learn to say I love you in Kabyle, choose the form for a man or a woman, and understand the letters, spelling variants and context.
Read the guide →KabyleKabyle alphabet: Latin letters and pronunciation
Explore the Kabyle Latin alphabet, letters such as ɛ, ɣ and ḥ, and dots that distinguish consonants, with advice on reading, writing and typing.
Read the guide →What conversation do you want to prepare?
Choose a situation, listen to a sentence and try to respond without reading. Repeat the same conversation several times before adding new words.