Language/Central-pashto/Vocabulary/Relationships
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we will explore the vocabulary related to relationships in Central Pashto. Understanding and using these words is essential for communicating and building connections with others. Whether you want to talk about your friends, neighbors, or colleagues, this lesson will provide you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases. We will practice pronunciation and learn how to use these words in sentences and conversations.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Friends[edit | edit source]
Friends play an important role in our lives, providing support and companionship. Let's learn how to talk about friends in Central Pashto:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| دوست | dōst | friend |
| یار | yār | buddy |
| سپاته | spātah | mate |
Example sentences:
- ما یو دوست لرم. (Ma yo dōst laram.) - I have a friend.
- زه ته یاری کوم. (Za tə yārī kōm.) - I am your friend.
- موږ ځان سپاته وو. (Mōǧ zān spātah waw.) - We are mates.
Neighbors[edit | edit source]
Neighbors are the people who live near us, and they can become an important part of our lives. Let's learn how to talk about neighbors in Central Pashto:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| همسایه | hamsāyə | neighbor |
| پورته | pōrtah | next-door neighbor |
| سایېد | sāyed | resident |
Example sentences:
- همسایه د ځای کښې ژوند پوهېږم. (Hamsāyə də zyāi kəčē žwand pōheǧam.) - I live next to my neighbor.
- همسایېد د ځای کښې هېڅې څوک نشته. (Hamsāyēd də zyāi kəčē heče čōk našte.) - My neighbor doesn't have any pets.
- زه په همسایېد کې د ځای کښې څوکو پیدا کوم. (Za pə hamsāyēd kəi də zyāi kəčē čōkō peyda kōm.) - I found a lost pet in my neighbor's yard.
Colleagues[edit | edit source]
Colleagues are the people we work with, and it's important to be able to talk about them in Central Pashto. Let's learn how to discuss colleagues:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| همکار | hamkār | colleague |
| همکارې | hamkārē | coworkers |
| کاريګر | kārīgar | worker |
Example sentences:
- زه همکار دی. (Za hamkār dē.) - I am a colleague.
- موږ هغه همکار وو. (Mōǧ həǧa hamkār waw.) - We had a colleague.
- کاريګرانو په وړومبې کې ژوند پوهېږم. (Kārīgarānō pə warōmbē kəi žwand pōheǧam.) - I work with the workers in the office.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
In Pashtun culture, relationships hold great importance. Pashtuns value loyalty, trust, and respect in their interpersonal connections. Family, friends, and neighbors are regarded as an integral part of one's life and are often involved in important life events such as weddings and funerals. Pashtuns emphasize hospitality and tend to have strong bonds within their communities.
Historically, Pashtun society has been organized into tribes or clans, and relationships within these groups are highly valued. Pashtunwali, the traditional code of conduct, emphasizes the importance of maintaining good relations with one's kin and other members of the tribe.
In urban areas and workplaces, colleagues form an important part of one's social circle. Networking and building strong professional relationships are considered essential for success in various fields. Pashtuns value hard work, dedication, and cooperation, which are reflected in their work relationships.
Exercises[edit | edit source]
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Practice[edit | edit source]
Match the Central Pashto words with their English translations:
1. همکار 2. سپاته 3. همسایه 4. پورته 5. یار 6. کاريګر
a. neighbor b. buddy c. worker d. colleague e. next-door neighbor f. mate
Solution: 1. d 2. f 3. a 4. e 5. b 6. c
Exercise 2: Sentence Formation[edit | edit source]
Use the words from Exercise 1 to complete the following sentences in Central Pashto:
1. زه په ځای کښې د ______ څوکو پیدا کوم. (Za pə zyāi kəčē d______ čōkō peyda kōm.) 2. موږ د _______ وپېږوم. (Mōǧ d______ wapeǧwam.) 3. ځايي څوک د ________ دې. (Z̤āī čōk d________ dē.)
Solution: 1. پورته 2. همکارې 3. همسایېد
Exercise 3: Conversation Practice[edit | edit source]
Work with a partner and have a conversation using the vocabulary learned in this lesson. Use the following prompts as a guide:
Person A: سپاته یوازې څه کولی شو؟ (Spātah ywāzē ča kōlē šaw?) Person B: زه سپاته د ټولو سپاتونو سره رازی شوم. (Za spātah də tolō spātōnō srə rāzī šōm.)
Person A: په همسایېد کې څوک نشته؟ (Pə hamsāyēd kəi čōk našte?) Person B: همسایېد په ځای کښې هغه څوک نشته. (Hamsāyēd pə zyāi kəčē həǧa čōk našte.)
Person A: تاسو همکاران سره څه کار وکړئ؟ (Tāsō hamkārān srə ča kār wakərə?) Person B: موږ همکاران سره د ځان کښې سترګو کولو کار وکړوم. (Mōǧ hamkārān srə də zān kəčē stərgō kōlō kār wakərōm.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we have explored the vocabulary related to relationships in Central Pashto. We have learned how to talk about friends, neighbors, and colleagues. Understanding and using these words will enable you to communicate and connect with others in Central Pashto-speaking communities. Keep practicing and incorporating these new words into your conversations to enhance your language skills.
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Months of the Year and the Solar Hijiri Calendar
- Sports, Hobbies and Games
- Seasons
- Vegetables
- Days of the Week
- Geography
- Animals
- City
- Transportation
- Weather and Climate
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