Shows the P→B shift characteristic of Kurdish. PIE *ph₂tḗr becomes 'bav' in Kurdish (P→B), 'pedar' in Persian (P preserved), and 'father' in English (P→F). This phonetic evolution is a key identifier of Kurdish within the Iranian branch.
bav / bab *ph₂tḗr
| Kurdish | Persian | Hindi | Russian | French | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| bav / bab | pedar | pitā | otets | père | father |
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January 11, 2026
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Key example of P→B shift