rojhilat

From roj (“sun”) +‎ hilhatin (“to rise, ascend”). For the sense development compare Persian خُراسان (xorâsân).

• IPA^(key): /roːʒhɪˈlɑːt/

rojhilat f

1. east
   • Roj ji rojhilatê hiltê û li rojavayê ava dibe.

     The sun rises in the east and sets in the west

2. Iranian Kurdistan (ie.: East Kurdistan)

   Synonym: Rojhilata Kurdistanê

• Rojhilata Navîn (“Middle East”)

• (compass points) ^{(Category: kmr:Compass points)}

	bakur
rojava		rojhilat
	başûr