🇦🇫Afghanistan, Pakistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa)
Pashto vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Script: Alphabet arabe naskh avec caractères spécifiques (translittération incluse)
Learn essential Pashto vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
15words & phrases
2themes
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Greetings & politeness
| پښتو | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| السلام علیکم | As-salamu alaykum | Peace be upon you | |
| پہ امان دے خدای | Pa aman de Khudai | Goodbye | |
| مننه | Manana | Thank you | |
| مهرباني | Mehrabani | Please | |
| بخښنه غواړم | Bakhkhana ghwaarom | Sorry / Excuse me | |
| هو | Ho | Yes | |
| نه | Na | No | |
| تاسو سنګه یاست؟ | Taso sanga yast? | How are you? |
Essential expressions
| پښتو | Romanization | English | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| زه نه پوهیږم | Za na pohigam | I don't understand | |
| ایا تاسو انګلیسي پوهیږئ؟ | Aya taso inglisi pohigey? | Do you speak English? | |
| دا څومره دی؟ | Da tsomra day? | How much? | |
| … چیرته دی؟ | … chirta day? | Where is…? | |
| اوبه | Oba | Water | |
| مرسته! | Merasta! | Help! | |
| زما نوم … دی | Zama nom … day | My name is… |
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