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Revision as of 22:17, 2 April 2023
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Introduction
In Central Pashto, verbs are a crucial part of the language, and they express actions and processes. In this lesson, you will learn some common action verbs and how to use them in sentences. It is essential to practice these verbs to improve your Pashto proficiency level.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Clothes & Sports.
Common Action Verbs
Below is a list of some common action verbs in Central Pashto. The list is not exhaustive but gives you a good starting point for vocabulary acquisition.
Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English |
---|---|---|
کار کول | kaar kawal | to work |
دې کول | dey kawal | to give |
لاړ کول | laar kawal | to play |
څکل کول | tsakal kawal | to walk |
ستاسول | statasawal | to meet |
خوراک ته لاړ کول | khwraak ta laar kawal | to eat |
ننګ ورکول | nang wurkawal | to sit |
سره خبري کول | sra khbery kawal | to talk |
کوونکې کول | kuwankay kawal | to spend time |
پاک کول | paak kawal | to clean |
پراخه جوړول | praakha jawroll | to create |
خپلاتول | khaplatol | to sleep |
Using Action Verbs in Sentences
It is crucial to understand how to use action verbs in both positive and negative sentences in Central Pashto. Below are some examples:
Formation of Positive Sentences
To form a positive sentence in Central Pashto, you need to follow the sentence structure, which is subject-object-verb. Below are some examples:
- Subject + Object + Verb
- Zainab + khaar + dey kawal. (Zainab gives food.)
- Sami + las + tsakal kawal. (Sami plays with the ball.)
- Maryam + تنکه + ستاسول. (Maryam met with Tanika.)
Formation of Negative Sentences
To form a negative sentence in Central Pashto, نه is added before the verb. Below are some examples:
- Subject + نه + Verb
- من دي کول نه کوم. (I am not giving you the money.)
- زه لاړ نه کوم. (I am not playing.)
Practice
Now that you have learned some common action verbs in Central Pashto and how to use them in sentences, it's time to practice. Below are some exercises:
Exercise 1 - Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with the correct action verb (use the present tense):
- زه دې _________ کم. (I am giving.)
- ننګ __________. (He is sitting.)
- مې خوراک ته ________ کوم. (I am eating food.)
- زه پاک _________. (I am cleaning.)
- رېښتين نه ________. (They are not playing.)
Exercise 2 - Translate into Pashto
Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto:
- She is working.
- We are talking to the teacher.
- They are spending time in the park.
- He is not walking.
- I am creating art.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you have learned some common action verbs in Central Pashto, how to use them in sentences, and how to form positive and negative sentences. The exercises you practiced would have improved your comprehension, pronunciation, and sentence formation. Keep practicing these verbs to build your vocabulary and proficiency level further.
Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Modes of Transportation & Rooms and Furniture.
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