Language/Central-pashto/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Central Pashto learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Central Pashto, including popular beverages in Pashtun culture.
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Popular Beverages[edit | edit source]
Pashtuns love their tea, which is an integral part of their culture. Tea is offered as a sign of hospitality and is consumed daily. It is common for Pashtuns to drink tea multiple times a day, and they usually drink it with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Another popular drink is green tea, which is served unsweetened, and sometimes with added sugar cubes (called "bobliya" in Pashto). It is a popular drink that is served to guests and during special occasions. It is said that green tea boosts your immunity and can help with weight loss.
Water is also a popular drink, especially in the summer months when it can get very hot. Pashtuns believe in drinking plenty of water to keep hydrated and maintain good health.
Milk and yogurt drinks are also consumed in Pashtun culture. "Lassi" is a yogurt drink that is often mixed with salt or sugar and sometimes with fruits such as mangos or bananas. It is a popular drink in the summer months and is believed to help cool the body.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here is some vocabulary related to drinks in Central Pashto:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| چاي | chaay | Tea |
| سبزی | sabzi | Green tea |
| بوبلیہ | bobliya | Sugar cube |
| پانی | paani | Water |
| دودی | dudi | Milk |
| لسی | lassi | Yogurt drink with salt or sugar |
Dialogue Examples[edit | edit source]
Person 1: یوه چاۍ لرو، مه ټاکل شم. (Yawa chaay laro, ma takal sham.) (Bring a cup of tea for me, I am tired.)
Person 2: خوشی کړی، یوه چاۍ کولی شم. (Khushi kari, yawa chaay koli sham.) (Sure, I will make a cup of tea.)
Person 1: قرصې په مېوه کې ښکاره کوي. (Qarshe pa mewa ke shukara kawi.) (Add sugar to my fruit juice.)
Person 2: آرې، د ښکارې حساب کړو. (Are, da shukarey hisaab kro.) (Sure, I will add the sugar.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned about different drinks and beverages that are popular in Pashtun culture. To improve your Central Pashto vocabulary, practice these words and phrases in context. You can also find native speakers on Polyglot Club and ask them any questions you may have!
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