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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on Central Pashto vocabulary for household chores! In this lesson, we will learn the essential vocabulary related to household chores in Central Pashto. Household chores are the tasks and activities that we do to maintain cleanliness and order in our homes. It is important to learn these words as they are used in everyday conversations and are essential for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently talk about household chores in Central Pashto, describe what you do at home, and understand others when they talk about their chores.

Vocabulary

Let's start by learning some common household chores in Central Pashto and their English translations. Practice saying the words out loud to improve your pronunciation. Here are some examples:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
خوړل	khwaral	Sweeping
تنظيف کول	tanzeef kawal	Cleaning
رومونځى کول	rumonzi kawal	Vacuuming
غسل کول	ghusal kawal	Washing
آشپزي کول	ashpazi kawal	Cooking
بارکول	barkawal	Mopping
د شتونکى کول	da shtunki kawal	Dusting
ليسنس کول	lisanas kawal	Ironing
د پخلي کول	da pakhli kawal	Dishwashing
دست کول	dast kawal	Wiping
ګارډول	gardawal	Gardening

Usage

Now that you have learned some key vocabulary related to household chores in Central Pashto, let's see how these words can be used in sentences and conversations. Understanding the usage of these words will help you communicate effectively when talking about household chores. Here are some examples:

1. خوړل کول (khwaral kawal) - Sweeping

  - ماښام خوړل کول مې کوم. (Mashaam khwaral kawal me kom.) - I sweep the floor every morning.
  - زه ځل کړم خوړل کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram khwaral kawalo lapara.) - I will sweep to clean the mess.

2. تنظيف کول (tanzeef kawal) - Cleaning

  - ماښام تنظيف کول مې کوم. (Mashaam tanzeef kawal me kom.) - I clean in the morning.
  - څه نه تنظيف کړئ. (Tsa na tanzeef krai.) - Don't clean anything.

3. رومونځى کول (rumonzi kawal) - Vacuuming

  - ماښام رومونځى کول مې کوم. (Mashaam rumonzi kawal me kom.) - I vacuum in the morning.
  - څه نه وکيوم کړئ. (Tsa na wakiom krai.) - Don't vacuum.

4. غسل کول (ghusal kawal) - Washing

  - زما لاس کولو لپاره، زه کال غسل کوم. (Zama las kawlo lapara, za kaal ghusal kom.) - I wash clothes once a week for laundry.
  - زه ځل کړم غسل کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram ghusal kawalo lapara.) - I will wash it for laundry.

5. آشپزي کول (ashpazi kawal) - Cooking

  - زه غوښې آشپزي کوم. (Za ghuchay ashpazi kom.) - I love cooking.
  - زه ځل کړم آشپزي کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram ashpazi kawalo lapara.) - I will cook for cooking.

6. بارکول (barkawal) - Mopping

  - ماښام بارکول مې کوم. (Mashaam barkawal me kom.) - I mop in the morning.
  - څه نه بارکول کړئ. (Tsa na barkawal krai.) - Don't mop anything.

7. د شتونکى کول (da shtunki kawal) - Dusting

  - زما د کلينر کولو لپاره د کتابونو څخه د شتونکى کوم. (Zama da klinar kawlo lapara, da kitabono tsakha da shtunki kom.) - I dust the books with a cleaner.
  - زه ځل کړم د شتونکى کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram da shtunki kawalo lapara.) - I will dust it for dusting.

8. ليسنس کول (lisanas kawal) - Ironing

  - زه ځواکونه ليسنس کوم. (Za zhwakono lisanas kom.) - I iron clothes.
  - زه ځل کړم ليسنس کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram lisanas kawalo lapara.) - I will iron it for ironing.

9. د پخلي کول (da pakhli kawal) - Dishwashing

  - زه پخلي کوم. (Za pakhli kom.) - I wash dishes.
  - زه ځل کړم د پخلي کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram da pakhli kawalo lapara.) - I will wash it for dishwashing.

10. دست کول (dast kawal) - Wiping

   - زه کارونکي وړمېږم له دست کوي. (Za karunki war mezhgam la dast kawi.) - I wipe the table with a cloth.
   - څه نه وړيا کړئ. (Tsa na waria krai.) - Don't wipe anything.

11. ګارډول (gardawal) - Gardening

   - زه ګلابينه ګارډول کوم. (Za gulabina gardawal kom.) - I do flower gardening.
   - زه ځل کړم ګارډولو لپاره. (Za zal kram gardawalo lapara.) - I will do it for gardening.

Cultural Insights

Household chores vary from culture to culture and can be influenced by various factors such as climate, lifestyle, and traditions. In Central Pashto culture, household chores are typically shared among family members, with each member contributing to the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the home. It is common for Pashtun households to have assigned roles for different chores, depending on age and gender.

Historically, the division of household chores in Pashtun culture has been influenced by traditional gender roles. Women have traditionally been responsible for tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry, while men have taken on outdoor tasks such as gardening and maintenance. However, with changing times and the influence of modernization, these roles are becoming more flexible and shared between genders.

An interesting cultural fact is that Pashtun households often prioritize cleanliness and take pride in maintaining a tidy and organized living space. This emphasis on cleanliness is rooted in the values of hospitality and respect for guests. Pashtuns believe that a clean home reflects the character and reputation of the family.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary and usage of household chores in Central Pashto.

Exercise 1: Match the Central Pashto words with their English translations. {{| class="wikitable" ! Central Pashto !! English Translation |- | خوړل || A. Sweeping |- | تنظيف کول || B. Cleaning |- | رومونځى کول || C. Vacuuming |- | غسل کول || D. Washing |- | آشپزي کول || E. Cooking |- | بارکول || F. Mopping |- | د شتونکى کول || G. Dusting |- | ليسنس کول || H. Ironing |- | د پخلي کول || I. Dishwashing |- | دست کول || J. Wiping |- | ګارډول || K. Gardening |}}

Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the appropriate household chore in Central Pashto. 1. زه ماښام __________ کوم. (Za mashaam __________ kawom.) - I sweep in the morning. 2. ماښام __________ کول مې کوم. (Mashaam __________ kawal me kom.) - I clean in the morning. 3. زه ځل کړم __________ کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram __________ kawalo lapara.) - I will vacuum it. 4. زما لاس کولو لپاره، زه کال __________ کوم. (Zama las kawlo lapara, za kaal __________ kom.) - I wash clothes once a week for laundry. 5. زه ځواکونه __________ کوم. (Za zhwakono __________ kom.) - I iron clothes. 6. زه پخلي __________ کوم. (Za pakhli __________ kom.) - I wash dishes. 7. زه کارونکي __________ کوم. (Za karunki __________ kom.) - I wipe the table. 8. زه ګلابينه __________ کوم. (Za gulabina __________ kom.) - I do flower gardening.

Solutions

Exercise 1: 1. خوړل - A. Sweeping 2. تنظيف کول - B. Cleaning 3. رومونځى کول - C. Vacuuming 4. غسل کول - D. Washing 5. آشپزي کول - E. Cooking 6. بارکول - F. Mopping 7. د شتونکى کول - G. Dusting 8. ليسنس کول - H. Ironing 9. د پخلي کول - I. Dishwashing 10. دست کول - J. Wiping 11. ګارډول - K. Gardening

Exercise 2: 1. زه ماښام خوړل کوم. (Za mashaam khwaral kawom.) - I sweep in the morning. 2. ماښام تنظيف کول مې کوم. (Mashaam tanzeef kawal me kom.) - I clean in the morning. 3. زه ځل کړم رومونځى کولو لپاره. (Za zal kram rumonzi kawalo lapara.) - I will vacuum it. 4. زما لاس کولو لپاره، زه کال غسل کوم. (Zama las kawlo lapara, za kaal ghusal kom.) - I wash clothes once a week for laundry. 5. زه ځواکونه ليسنس کوم. (Za zhwakono lisanas kom.) - I iron clothes. 6. زه پخلي کوم. (Za pakhli kom.) - I wash dishes. 7. زه کارونکي وړمېږم له دست کوي. (Za karunki war mezhgam la dast kawi.) - I wipe the table with a cloth. 8. زه ګلابينه ګارډول کوم. (Za gulabina gardawal kom.) - I do flower gardening.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned the vocabulary and usage related to household chores in Central Pashto. Keep practicing and using these words in your conversations to reinforce your learning. Understanding household chores is essential for effective communication and will help you navigate daily life situations in the Pashto-speaking community. In the next lesson, we will explore another important topic in Central Pashto. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Personal Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-20

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Common Verbs

• Action Verbs
• State Verbs

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Present Tense

• Present Simple
• Present Continuous

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh-Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives

• Possessive Pronouns
• Possessive Adjectives

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores

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Prepositions

• Common Prepositions
• Prepositions of Place

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Sports

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Past Tense

• Past Simple
• Past Continuous

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Essentials

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Pashtun Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Clothing
• Pashtun Cuisine

Other Lessons

• Feelings and Emotions
• Months of the Year and the Solar Hijiri Calendar
• Medicine
• Family Members
• Directions
• Common Drinks
• Nature
• Numbers 11 20
• Family
• Resources

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