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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Central Pashto vocabulary for sports! In this lesson, we will learn the names of common sports in Central Pashto, practice their pronunciation, and learn how to use these words in sentences and conversations. Sports are an important part of many cultures, and by learning the vocabulary related to sports in Central Pashto, you will be able to engage in conversations and activities related to this topic. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or simply want to expand your vocabulary, this lesson will provide you with the essential words and phrases you need to talk about sports in Central Pashto.

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning the vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto. Below is a table of sports vocabulary along with their pronunciations and English translations.

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
د لوبې	da lobay	soccer/football
لمبې	lombay	cricket
تنیس	tenis	tennis
بسکټبال	basketball	basketball
والیبال	volleyball	volleyball
ګالف	golf	golf
میدانی هکی	meydani hockey	field hockey
راکټ بال	raket bal	badminton
تګوانډی	takwanday	taekwondo
ورزشي چېست	warzashi chest	wrestling
اتوموبيل راډیو کنټرول	atomobil radio kontrol	remote control car racing

Now let's practice the pronunciation of these words. Repeat after me:

- د لوبې (da lobay) - لمبې (lombay) - تنیس (tenis) - بسکټبال (basketball) - والیبال (volleyball) - ګالف (golf) - میدانی هکی (meydani hockey) - راکټ بال (raket bal) - تګوانډی (takwanday) - ورزشي چېست (warzashi chest) - اتوموبيل راډیو کنټرول (atomobil radio kontrol)

Great job! Now that we've learned the vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto, let's see how we can use these words in sentences and conversations.

Using Sports Vocabulary in Sentences[edit | edit source]

To use the sports vocabulary in sentences, we need to understand how to form sentences in Central Pashto. Central Pashto follows the subject-object-verb (SOV) sentence structure. Let's look at some examples:

1. دا لوبې په ټولنيز کې وي. (Da lobay pah tawlenay ke way.)

  Translation: He plays soccer/football in the evenings.

2. ماشوم لمبې خوب چېسته. (Mashoom lombay khob chesta.)

  Translation: The child is good at cricket.

3. مې تنیس ته راکشه. (Me tenis ta raksha.)

  Translation: I want to play tennis.

4. مې بسکټبال په دوهمه ورځ کې وي. (Me basketball pah dohama warzha ke way.)

  Translation: I play basketball on Wednesdays.

5. اوپکې د والیبال لپاره چېست ته چېسته. (Opake da volleyball lapara chesta ta chesta.)

  Translation: She practices volleyball for fitness.

As you can see from these examples, the sports vocabulary can be used to talk about different activities and situations related to sports. Practice forming sentences using the vocabulary we've learned so far and try to incorporate them into your conversations.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Sports play a significant role in Pashtun culture. Traditional sports like wrestling, horse riding, and archery hold a special place in Pashtun society. These sports have been practiced for centuries and are deeply rooted in Pashtun traditions. The Pashtun people have a long history of being skilled horsemen and warriors, and sports like wrestling and archery were essential for their physical training and combat skills.

In addition to traditional sports, modern sports like soccer/football, cricket, and tennis have gained popularity among the Pashtun youth. Many Pashtun athletes have achieved national and international recognition in various sports. The love for sports is not limited to physical activities alone; Pashtuns also enjoy watching sports events and supporting their favorite teams and players.

Sports have also become a means of bringing communities together. Local tournaments and matches are organized in villages and towns, creating a sense of unity and camaraderie among the participants and spectators. Sports events provide an opportunity for people to showcase their skills, socialize, and celebrate their shared passion for sports.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what we've learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of the sports vocabulary and sentence structure in Central Pashto.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the appropriate sports vocabulary. 1. دا ګالف په چېست کې وي. (Da golf pah chesta ke way.)

  Translation: He plays golf on ____________.

2. مې لمبې تېرې ورځې تېرېږم. (Me lombay teray warzhe terayagam.)

  Translation: I watch cricket _____________.

3. اوپکې تنیس څخه زده کړ. (Opake tenis tsakha zada kawar.)

  Translation: She practices tennis ____________.

Exercise 2: Conversation Practice Imagine a conversation between two friends discussing their favorite sports. Use the sports vocabulary and sentence structure we've learned to create a dialogue.

Example: Friend 1: سلام! تا ستاسو سره د لوبې په چيست کې څه کوم څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Ta sara sara da lobay pah chesta ke tsoma tsawk way?) Translation: Hello! What is your favorite time to play soccer/football?

Friend 2: سلام! زه د ګالف په لومړۍ ورځ کې خوب وي. تاسو لوبې لیدلی څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Zama da golf pah lomoray warzha ke khob way. Taso lobay leedali tsawk way?) Translation: Hello! I like to play golf in the mornings. When do you play soccer/football?

Exercise 3: Describe Your Favorite Sport Write a paragraph describing your favorite sport using the vocabulary and sentence structure we've learned. Include information about when and where you play the sport, why you enjoy it, and any other details you find interesting.

Solution[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks 1. دا ګالف په سپېڅلې ورځ کې وي. (Da golf pah sapayalay warzhe ke way.)

  Translation: He plays golf on Sundays.

2. مې لمبې شپېڅې ورځې ټولېږم. (Me lombay shpayalay warzhe tawlagam.)

  Translation: I watch cricket every Friday.

3. اوپکې تنیس په دوهمه ورځ کې زده کړ. (Opake tenis pah dohama warzha kawar.)

  Translation: She practices tennis on Wednesdays.

Exercise 2: Conversation Practice Friend 1: سلام! تا ستاسو سره د لوبې په چيست کې څه کوم څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Ta sara sara da lobay pah chesta ke tsoma tsawk way?) Translation: Hello! What is your favorite time to play soccer/football?

Friend 2: سلام! زه د ګالف په شپېڅلې ورځ کې خوب وي. تاسو لوبې لیدلی څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Zama da golf pah shpayalay warzha ke khob way. Taso lobay leedali tsawk way?) Translation: Hello! I like to play golf on Sundays. When do you play soccer/football?

Exercise 3: Describe Your Favorite Sport دا لوبې دا وروسته زه د لوبې په هغه وخت کې وي. زه د دوهمه ورځ په دوهمه نهار کې توپ تېرم. زه دا لوبې خوښ کوم چې دا تنها وروسته ورته وکړم. زه هغه څوک د لوبې لیدلی کوم چې زما تنها تفریح دي. (Da lobay da worusta zama da lobay pah hagha wakht ke way. Zama da dohama warzha pah dohama nahar ke top teram. Zama da lobay khwakh kawam che da tanha worusta warkawaram. Zama tsawk da lobay leedali kawam che zama tanha tafreih dai.) Translation: This sport is my favorite because I play it only on Saturdays. I kick the ball in the afternoon. I like this sport because it is my only hobby. I play soccer/football every week as my only recreational activity.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we have learned the vocabulary for sports in Central Pashto. We practiced their pronunciation and learned how to use these words in sentences and conversations. We also explored the cultural significance of sports in Pashtun society and how sports bring communities together. By incorporating the sports vocabulary into your conversations, you will be able to engage in discussions about sports and participate in related activities. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more confident in your Central Pashto skills!

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Personal Pronouns

Numbers and Counting

Basic Sentence Structure

Common Verbs

Present Tense

Food and Drink

Questions

Family and Relationships

Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives

House and Home

Prepositions

Hobbies and Activities

Past Tense

Travel and Transportation

Pashtun Customs and Traditions

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto. You will practice pronunciation and learn how to use these words in sentences and conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to talk about your favorite sports in Pashto.
+Welcome to the lesson on Central Pashto vocabulary for sports! In this lesson, we will learn the names of common sports in Central Pashto, practice their pronunciation, and learn how to use these words in sentences and conversations. Sports are an important part of many cultures, and by learning the vocabulary related to sports in Central Pashto, you will be able to engage in conversations and activities related to this topic. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or simply want to expand your vocabulary, this lesson will provide you with the essential words and phrases you need to talk about sports in Central Pashto.
-<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Central-pashto/Vocabulary/Body|Body]] & [[Language/Central-pashto/Vocabulary/Directions|Directions]].</span>
 == Vocabulary ==
-Here is a list of common sports in Central Pashto:
+Let's start by learning the vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto. Below is a table of sports vocabulary along with their pronunciations and English translations.
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| دال || dāl || Volleyball
+| د لوبې || da lobay || soccer/football
 |-
-| کریکټ || krīkeṭ || Cricket
+| لمبې || lombay || cricket
 |-
-| تینګوپا || tīngopā || Table tennis
+| تنیس || tenis || tennis
 |-
-| فوټبال || foṭbāl || Football (soccer)
+| بسکټبال || basketball || basketball
 |-
-| تینیس || tines || Tennis
+| والیبال || volleyball || volleyball
 |-
-| ویولی بال || waiwali bāl || Basketball
+| ګالف || golf || golf
+|-
+| میدانی هکی || meydani hockey || field hockey
+|-
+| راکټ بال || raket bal || badminton
+|-
+| تګوانډی || takwanday || taekwondo
+|-
+| ورزشي چېست || warzashi chest || wrestling
+|-
+| اتوموبيل راډیو کنټرول || atomobil radio kontrol || remote control car racing
 |}
-== Sentences ==
+Now let's practice the pronunciation of these words. Repeat after me:
+- د لوبې (da lobay)
+- لمبې (lombay)
+- تنیس (tenis)
+- بسکټبال (basketball)
+- والیبال (volleyball)
+- ګالف (golf)
+- میدانی هکی (meydani hockey)
+- راکټ بال (raket bal)
+- تګوانډی (takwanday)
+- ورزشي چېست (warzashi chest)
+- اتوموبيل راډیو کنټرول (atomobil radio kontrol)
+Great job! Now that we've learned the vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto, let's see how we can use these words in sentences and conversations.
+== Using Sports Vocabulary in Sentences ==
+To use the sports vocabulary in sentences, we need to understand how to form sentences in Central Pashto. Central Pashto follows the subject-object-verb (SOV) sentence structure. Let's look at some examples:
+. دا لوبې په ټولنيز کې وي. (Da lobay pah tawlenay ke way.)
+   Translation: He plays soccer/football in the evenings.
-Here are some sample sentences using the sports vocabulary:
+. ماشوم لمبې خوب چېسته. (Mashoom lombay khob chesta.)
+   Translation: The child is good at cricket.
-* د مې سره دال خوښلي دی. (De mē sara dāl khūshalī dē.) - I like to play volleyball.
+. مې تنیس ته راکشه. (Me tenis ta raksha.)
-* زما لوبه کریکټ دې. (Zmā luba krīkeṭ dē.) - My favorite sport is cricket.
+   Translation: I want to play tennis.
-* مې تینګوپا ورته کوم. (Mē tīngopā wartah kwam.) - I play table tennis every week.
-* فوټبال غواړي، هغه هم که مې خوښه نه لري چندنې وخت کې. (Foṭbāl ghawāri, haghā ham kē mē khūsha nā lare chindanai wakhatakē.) - I like football, but I don't have much time to play it.
-* زمې تینس د پاسې وخت دی، تر څومره کې. (Zmē tines də pāsē wakhth dē, tar chawmarah kē) - I used to play tennis when I was younger.
-* ویولی بال لوبه غواړم. تر هغه نه کولی چندنې وخت دی. (Waiwali bāl luba ghawāram. Tar haghā nā kawalī chindanai wakhth dē.) - I like basketball. I don't play it much though.
-== Conversation ==
+. مې بسکټبال په دوهمه ورځ کې وي. (Me basketball pah dohama warzha ke way.)
+   Translation: I play basketball on Wednesdays.
-Here is a sample conversation using the sports vocabulary:
+. اوپکې د والیبال لپاره چېست ته چېسته. (Opake da volleyball lapara chesta ta chesta.)
+   Translation: She practices volleyball for fitness.
-A: سلام، څومره سره يې کالی چې تاسو کوم غوره کېږي؟ (Sallām, chawmarah sara yē kāli chē tāsaw kwam ghawrah khējī?) - Hi, what sports do you like to play?
+As you can see from these examples, the sports vocabulary can be used to talk about different activities and situations related to sports. Practice forming sentences using the vocabulary we've learned so far and try to incorporate them into your conversations.
-B: مې دال او کریکټ خوښلي. تاسو؟ (Mē dāl aw krīkeṭ khūshali. Tāsaw?) - I like to play volleyball and cricket. What about you?
+== Cultural Insights ==
-A: مې هم فوټبال او تینیس خوښلي. (Mē ham foṭbāl aw tines khūshali.) - I like football and tennis as well.
+Sports play a significant role in Pashtun culture. Traditional sports like wrestling, horse riding, and archery hold a special place in Pashtun society. These sports have been practiced for centuries and are deeply rooted in Pashtun traditions. The Pashtun people have a long history of being skilled horsemen and warriors, and sports like wrestling and archery were essential for their physical training and combat skills.
-B: داسې خوشحالی دی چې مې د ویولي بال خوښلي. یې تاسو لوبه وکړې نو لا؟ (Dāsē khushhālī dē chē mē d waiwali bāl khūshali. Yē tāsaw lubah wakrai now lā?) - That's great that you like basketball. Have you played it before?
+In addition to traditional sports, modern sports like soccer/football, cricket, and tennis have gained popularity among the Pashtun youth. Many Pashtun athletes have achieved national and international recognition in various sports. The love for sports is not limited to physical activities alone; Pashtuns also enjoy watching sports events and supporting their favorite teams and players.
-A: نه، مې په څېر لا پلورلی نشته. (Nā, mē pə chēr lā plārali nishtah.) - No, I haven't played it much before.
+Sports have also become a means of bringing communities together. Local tournaments and matches are organized in villages and towns, creating a sense of unity and camaraderie among the participants and spectators. Sports events provide an opportunity for people to showcase their skills, socialize, and celebrate their shared passion for sports.
-B: زما په هغه وخته څېر کله لا هم پلورلم. (Zmā pə haghā wakhthah chēr kalah lā ham plārulam.) - I used to play it a lot back then.
+== Practice Exercises ==
-== Grammar ==
+Now it's time to practice what we've learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of the sports vocabulary and sentence structure in Central Pashto.
-In Pashto, sports are usually used with the verb "خوښلي" (khūshali), which means 'to like to play.' It is used in the present tense form to describe what sports you like to play. Here is an example conjugation:
+Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
+Complete the following sentences by filling in the blanks with the appropriate sports vocabulary.
+. دا ګالف په چېست کې وي. (Da golf pah chesta ke way.)
+   Translation: He plays golf on ____________.
-{| class="wikitable"
+. مې لمبې تېرې ورځې تېرېږم. (Me lombay teray warzhe terayagam.)
-! Person !! Pronoun !! Conjugation
+   Translation: I watch cricket _____________.
-|-
-| 1S || مې || khūshalī
+. اوپکې تنیس څخه زده کړ. (Opake tenis tsakha zada kawar.)
-|-
+   Translation: She practices tennis ____________.
-| 2S || ته || khūshalī
-|-
+Exercise 2: Conversation Practice
-| 3S (m) || یو || khūshalی
+Imagine a conversation between two friends discussing their favorite sports. Use the sports vocabulary and sentence structure we've learned to create a dialogue.
-|-
-| 3S (f) || یی || khūshalی
+Example:
-|-
+Friend 1: سلام! تا ستاسو سره د لوبې په چيست کې څه کوم څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Ta sara sara da lobay pah chesta ke tsoma tsawk way?)
-| 1P || مونږ || khūshalو
+Translation: Hello! What is your favorite time to play soccer/football?
-|-
-| 2P || تاسو || khūshalو
+Friend 2: سلام! زه د ګالف په لومړۍ ورځ کې خوب وي. تاسو لوبې لیدلی څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Zama da golf pah lomoray warzha ke khob way. Taso lobay leedali tsawk way?)
-|-
+Translation: Hello! I like to play golf in the mornings. When do you play soccer/football?
-| 3P || يوځې || khūshalي
-|-
+Exercise 3: Describe Your Favorite Sport
-| 3P (f) || يوځاى || khūshalي
+Write a paragraph describing your favorite sport using the vocabulary and sentence structure we've learned. Include information about when and where you play the sport, why you enjoy it, and any other details you find interesting.
-|}
+== Solution ==
+Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks
+. دا ګالف په سپېڅلې ورځ کې وي. (Da golf pah sapayalay warzhe ke way.)
+   Translation: He plays golf on Sundays.
+. مې لمبې شپېڅې ورځې ټولېږم. (Me lombay shpayalay warzhe tawlagam.)
+   Translation: I watch cricket every Friday.
+. اوپکې تنیس په دوهمه ورځ کې زده کړ. (Opake tenis pah dohama warzha kawar.)
+   Translation: She practices tennis on Wednesdays.
-Here are some examples:
+Exercise 2: Conversation Practice
+Friend 1: سلام! تا ستاسو سره د لوبې په چيست کې څه کوم څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Ta sara sara da lobay pah chesta ke tsoma tsawk way?)
+Translation: Hello! What is your favorite time to play soccer/football?
-* مې دال خوښلي دی. (Mē dāl khūshalī dē.) - I like to play volleyball.
+Friend 2: سلام! زه د ګالف په شپېڅلې ورځ کې خوب وي. تاسو لوبې لیدلی څوک وي؟ (Salaam! Zama da golf pah shpayalay warzha ke khob way. Taso lobay leedali tsawk way?)
-* ته فوټبال خوښلی. (Tah foṭbāl khūshalī.) - You like to play football.
+Translation: Hello! I like to play golf on Sundays. When do you play soccer/football?
-* يوځاى تینس خوښلي. (Yūځāy tines khūshalī.) - She likes to play tennis.
-== Review ==
+Exercise 3: Describe Your Favorite Sport
+دا لوبې دا وروسته زه د لوبې په هغه وخت کې وي. زه د دوهمه ورځ په دوهمه نهار کې توپ تېرم. زه دا لوبې خوښ کوم چې دا تنها وروسته ورته وکړم. زه هغه څوک د لوبې لیدلی کوم چې زما تنها تفریح دي. (Da lobay da worusta zama da lobay pah hagha wakht ke way. Zama da dohama warzha pah dohama nahar ke top teram. Zama da lobay khwakh kawam che da tanha worusta warkawaram. Zama tsawk da lobay leedali kawam che zama tanha tafreih dai.)
+Translation: This sport is my favorite because I play it only on Saturdays. I kick the ball in the afternoon. I like this sport because it is my only hobby. I play soccer/football every week as my only recreational activity.
-In this lesson, you learned vocabulary for common sports in Central Pashto. You practiced pronunciation and learned how to use these words in sentences and conversations. You also learned how to conjugate the present tense form of the verb "خوښلي" (khūshali). Keep practicing the new vocabulary and review the grammar. In the next lesson, you will learn about the past tense in Pashto.
+== Conclusion ==
-{{#seo:
+In this lesson, we have learned the vocabulary for sports in Central Pashto. We practiced their pronunciation and learned how to use these words in sentences and conversations. We also explored the cultural significance of sports in Pashtun society and how sports bring communities together. By incorporating the sports vocabulary into your conversations, you will be able to engage in discussions about sports and participate in related activities. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more confident in your Central Pashto skills!
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