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Welcome to our lesson on Prepositions of Place in Central Pashto! This is an essential topic for anyone looking to express the location of objects or people in the Pashto language. Understanding prepositions of place will help you communicate more effectively about where things are situated, whether in a room, on the street, or in a more abstract sense.

In this lesson, we will explore:

The definitions and importance of prepositions of place

A detailed list of common prepositions and their meanings

Examples to illustrate their usage

Practice scenarios to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid grasp of how to use prepositions of place in Central Pashto, allowing you to describe locations with confidence!

Importance of Prepositions in Central Pashto[edit | edit source]

Prepositions are integral to constructing meaningful sentences. They provide context, indicating relationships between different elements within a sentence. Particularly, prepositions of place convey essential information regarding the location of objects or individuals. Mastering these will enhance your descriptive abilities, helping you navigate conversations about everyday life, travel, and more. For instance, when you want to say that a book is on the table or a cat is under the chair, knowing the proper preposition is crucial.

Common Prepositions of Place in Central Pashto[edit | edit source]

In this section, we will discuss common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. Each preposition will be accompanied by its pronunciation and English translation. Below is a table summarizing these prepositions:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
په	pa	in
پر	par	on
لاندې	landay	under
پورته	portay	above
مخې	makhay	in front of
شات	shaat	behind
ترڅنګ	tar tsang	beside
تر	tar	under
د	da	of
د باندې	da bande	outside

Now, let's delve into the usage of each preposition with examples:

1. په (pa) - in[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates that something is located within a certain area or space.

Example: کتاب په میز کې دی (Kitab pa mez ke de) – The book is on the table.

2. پر (par) - on[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates that something is resting on a surface.

Example: کتاب پر میز دی (Kitab par mez de) – The book is on the table.

3. لاندې (landay) - under[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position beneath something.

Example: پيسه لاندې دی (Paisa landay de) – The money is under the bed.

4. پورته (portay) - above[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position higher than something else.

Example: پینځه پورته دی (Panjah portay de) – The five is above the six.

5. مخې (makhay) - in front of[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position ahead of something.

Example: موټر مخې دی (Motor makhay de) – The car is in front of the house.

6. شات (shaat) - behind[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position at the back of something.

Example: کتاب شات دی (Kitab shaat de) – The book is behind the chair.

7. ترڅنګ (tar tsang) - beside[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position next to something.

Example: موټر ترڅنګ دی (Motor tar tsang de) – The car is beside the bike.

8. تر (tar) - under[edit | edit source]

This preposition can also indicate a position beneath something.

Example: پالنګ تر میز دی (Palang tar mez de) – The bed is under the table.

9. د (da) - of[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates possession or relation.

Example: کتاب د پوهاند دی (Kitab da pohand de) – The book is of the scholar.

10. د باندې (da bande) - outside[edit | edit source]

This preposition indicates a position external to a certain area.

Example: کتاب د باندې دی (Kitab da bande de) – The book is outside.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the common prepositions of place and illustrated their usage through examples, let's practice! Below are exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences using the correct preposition of place from the list below: په, پر, لاندې, پورته, مخې, شات, ترڅنګ, تر, د, د باندې.

1. کتاب ____ میز دی. (The book is on the table.)

2. پيسه ____ دی. (The money is under the bed.)

3. موټر ____ دی. (The car is in front of the house.)

4. کتاب ____ دی. (The book is behind the chair.)

5. پالنګ ____ دی. (The bed is under the table.)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Central Pashto.

1. The dog is beside the tree.

2. The cat is under the chair.

3. The ball is above the table.

4. The book is outside the house.

5. The child is in front of the teacher.

Exercise 3: Sentence Creation[edit | edit source]

Create sentences using the following prepositions of place:

1. په (in)

2. پر (on)

3. لاندې (under)

4. پورته (above)

5. شات (behind)

Exercise 4: True or False[edit | edit source]

Determine whether the following statements are true or false based on the prepositions of place.

1. کتاب پر میز دی. (The book is on the table.) (True/False)

2. موټر شات دی. (The car is behind.) (True/False)

3. کتاب د باندې دی. (The book is outside.) (True/False)

4. پيسه پورته دی. (The money is above.) (True/False)

5. پالنګ تر میز دی. (The bed is under the table.) (True/False)

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the Central Pashto phrases with their English translations:

1. کتاب شات دی.

2. موټر تر میز دی.

3. پيسه په کټ کې دی.

4. کتاب د پوهاند دی.

5. چوکی د باندې دی.

| Central Pashto Phrase | English Translation |

|-----------------------|---------------------|

| A. The book is behind. | 1. The book is of the scholar. |

| B. The car is under the table. | 2. The money is on the bed. |

| C. The ball is outside the house. | 3. The chair is outside. |

| D. The money is on the bed. | 4. The book is behind. |

| E. The book is of the scholar. | 5. The car is under the table. |

Answers and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Now let's review the answers for each exercise to help you understand where you may have gone right or wrong.

Exercise 1: Answers[edit | edit source]

1. پر (par)

2. لاندې (landay)

3. مخې (makhay)

4. شات (shaat)

5. تر (tar)

Exercise 2: Answers[edit | edit source]

1. سپېل د ونې تر څنګ دی. (Sparay da wane tar tsang de.)

2. پيسه د چوکی لاندې دی. (Paisa da chaki landay de.)

3. توپ د مېز پورته دی. (Top da mez portay de.)

4. کتاب د کور د باندې دی. (Kitab da kor da bande de.)

5. ماشوم د ښوونکي مخې دی. (Mashoom da shonke makhay de.)

Exercise 3: Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. کتاب په کټ کې دی. (Kitab pa kat ke de.) – The book is in the bed.

2. مخکې پر میز دی. (Makha par mez de.) – The plate is on the table.

3. کتاب د کټ لاندې دی. (Kitab da kat landay de.) – The book is under the bed.

4. کتاب پورته دی. (Kitab portay de.) – The book is above the desk.

5. کتاب شات دی. (Kitab shaat de.) – The book is behind the chair.

Exercise 4: Answers[edit | edit source]

1. True

2. False (It should be "موټر مخې دی.")

3. True

4. False (It should be "پيسه لاندې دی.")

5. True

Exercise 5: Answers[edit | edit source]

1. A – 4

2. B – 1

3. D – 2

4. E – 5

5. C – 3

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Prepositions of Place in Central Pashto! You have learned essential vocabulary and practical sentence structures that will help you describe the locations of objects and people. Remember, practice makes perfect, so continue to use these prepositions in your daily conversations. As you progress through the course, you will build on this foundation, enhancing your fluency in Central Pashto. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in our next lesson!

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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+Welcome to our lesson on '''Prepositions of Place''' in Central Pashto! This is an essential topic for anyone looking to express the location of objects or people in the Pashto language. Understanding prepositions of place will help you communicate more effectively about where things are situated, whether in a room, on the street, or in a more abstract sense.
+In this lesson, we will explore:
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+* The definitions and importance of prepositions of place
+* A detailed list of common prepositions and their meanings
+* Examples to illustrate their usage
+* Practice scenarios to reinforce your learning
+By the end of this lesson, you'll have a solid grasp of how to use prepositions of place in Central Pashto, allowing you to describe locations with confidence!
 __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+== Importance of Prepositions in Central Pashto ==
-In this lesson, you will learn about prepositions of place in Central Pashto, their meanings, and their usage. Prepositions are essential in describing the location of objects and places, and knowing how to use them correctly is important for efficient and clear communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use prepositions of place in your Central Pashto sentences and conversations.
+Prepositions are integral to constructing meaningful sentences. They provide context, indicating relationships between different elements within a sentence. Particularly, '''prepositions of place''' convey essential information regarding the location of objects or individuals. Mastering these will enhance your descriptive abilities, helping you navigate conversations about everyday life, travel, and more. For instance, when you want to say that a book is on the table or a cat is under the chair, knowing the proper preposition is crucial.
-== Prepositions of Place ==
+== Common Prepositions of Place in Central Pashto ==
-Prepositions of place indicate the location or position of an object or a place in relation to something else. These prepositions help to add more detail and clarity to a speaker's message. In Central Pashto, prepositions of place are used similarly to English in terms of their meanings and usage. Here are some common prepositions of place in Central Pashto:
+In this section, we will discuss common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. Each preposition will be accompanied by its pronunciation and English translation. Below is a table summarizing these prepositions:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| لرّ || lur || on (vertical surface)
+| په  || pa || in
 |-
-| په راسته کې || pa raasta ke || to the right of
+| پر  || par || on
 |-
-| په چپه کې || pa chapa ke || to the left of
+| لاندې  || landay || under
 |-
-| په سره کې || pa sare ke || with
+| پورته  || portay || above
 |-
-| په وړه کې || pa wra ke || underneath
+| مخې  || makhay || in front of
 |-
-| په بالا کې || pa baala ke || on top of
+| شات  || shaat || behind
 |-
-| په مخ په مخ کې || pa makha pa makha ke || face to face
+| ترڅنګ  || tar tsang || beside
 |-
-| په خواړه کې || pa khwaara ke || inside
+| تر  || tar || under
 |-
-| په کندروالکې || pa kandrawalkay || behind
+| د  || da || of
 |-
-| په مخابر کې || pa makhbar ke || between
+| د باندې  || da bande || outside
 |}
-== Usage ==
+Now, let's delve into the usage of each preposition with examples:
-Prepositions of place are usually used after a verb to indicate the location of the object or a place. Here are some example sentences in Central Pashto using the prepositions discussed above:
+=== 1. په (pa) - in ===
-* لومړی تخته ته وېشتلو. (weshtalo laumaray takhtay ta)--Put the plate on the table
+This preposition indicates that something is located within a certain area or space.
-* مېنځپانګه د فرح ورکولو سره ورتل. (wortolo maynzhpangah defarah wirkolo sara)--I danced with my friend at the party.
-* سوه تختي په وړه کې وهلو. (wahlo soh takhtay pa waray ke)--Put the book under the chair.
-* خپل روغتيا په کندروالکې ده. (de kandarwalkay may khpal rogatiya da)--My shoes are behind the door.
-* کاله د مېنځ مخواړې کې د کابلو پرانې نه وېشتل شو. (sho-pashto-kala-maynzh-afghan-makhwari-kaabul-pra-nia-washtlo-nka)--The keys did not fall inside my bag.
-== Practice ==
+* Example: '''کتاب په میز کې دی''' (Kitab pa mez ke de) – The book is on the table.
-To practice using prepositions of place, try describing the location of different objects or places using the prepositions discussed in this lesson. Here are some ideas for practice:
+=== 2. پر (par) - on ===
-* Describe the location of different objects in your room, using different prepositions of place.
+This preposition indicates that something is resting on a surface.
-* Describe the location of landmarks in your city or town, using different prepositions of place.
-* Ask a friend to describe the location of an object, using prepositions of place, and try to guess which object they are describing.
+* Example: '''کتاب پر میز دی''' (Kitab par mez de) – The book is on the table.
+=== 3. لاندې (landay) - under ===
+This preposition indicates a position beneath something.
+* Example: '''پيسه لاندې دی''' (Paisa landay de) – The money is under the bed.
+=== 4. پورته (portay) - above ===
+This preposition indicates a position higher than something else.
+* Example: '''پینځه پورته دی''' (Panjah portay de) – The five is above the six.
+=== 5. مخې (makhay) - in front of ===
+This preposition indicates a position ahead of something.
+* Example: '''موټر مخې دی''' (Motor makhay de) – The car is in front of the house.
+=== 6. شات (shaat) - behind ===
+This preposition indicates a position at the back of something.
+* Example: '''کتاب شات دی''' (Kitab shaat de) – The book is behind the chair.
+=== 7. ترڅنګ (tar tsang) - beside ===
+This preposition indicates a position next to something.
+* Example: '''موټر ترڅنګ دی''' (Motor tar tsang de) – The car is beside the bike.
+=== 8. تر (tar) - under ===
+This preposition can also indicate a position beneath something.
+* Example: '''پالنګ تر میز دی''' (Palang tar mez de) – The bed is under the table.
+=== 9. د (da) - of ===
+This preposition indicates possession or relation.
+* Example: '''کتاب د پوهاند دی''' (Kitab da pohand de) – The book is of the scholar.
+=== 10. د باندې (da bande) - outside ===
+This preposition indicates a position external to a certain area.
+* Example: '''کتاب د باندې دی''' (Kitab da bande de) – The book is outside.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now that we have covered the common prepositions of place and illustrated their usage through examples, let's practice! Below are exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.
+=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
+Complete the sentences using the correct preposition of place from the list below: په, پر, لاندې, پورته, مخې, شات, ترڅنګ, تر, د, د باندې.
+. '''کتاب ____ میز دی.''' (The book is on the table.)
+. '''پيسه ____ دی.''' (The money is under the bed.)
+. '''موټر ____ دی.''' (The car is in front of the house.)
+. '''کتاب ____ دی.''' (The book is behind the chair.)
+. '''پالنګ ____ دی.''' (The bed is under the table.)
+=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
+Translate the following sentences from English to Central Pashto.
+. The dog is beside the tree.
+. The cat is under the chair.
+. The ball is above the table.
+. The book is outside the house.
+. The child is in front of the teacher.
+=== Exercise 3: Sentence Creation ===
+Create sentences using the following prepositions of place:
+. په (in)
+. پر (on)
+. لاندې (under)
+. پورته (above)
+. شات (behind)
+=== Exercise 4: True or False ===
+Determine whether the following statements are true or false based on the prepositions of place.
+. '''کتاب پر میز دی.''' (The book is on the table.) (True/False)
+. '''موټر شات دی.''' (The car is behind.) (True/False)
+. '''کتاب د باندې دی.''' (The book is outside.) (True/False)
+. '''پيسه پورته دی.''' (The money is above.) (True/False)
+. '''پالنګ تر میز دی.''' (The bed is under the table.) (True/False)
+=== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ===
+Match the Central Pashto phrases with their English translations:
+. '''کتاب شات دی.'''
+. '''موټر تر میز دی.'''
+. '''پيسه په کټ کې دی.'''
+. '''کتاب د پوهاند دی.'''
+. '''چوکی د باندې دی.'''
+| Central Pashto Phrase | English Translation |
+|-----------------------|---------------------|
+| A. The book is behind. | 1. The book is of the scholar. |
+| B. The car is under the table. | 2. The money is on the bed. |
+| C. The ball is outside the house. | 3. The chair is outside. |
+| D. The money is on the bed. | 4. The book is behind. |
+| E. The book is of the scholar. | 5. The car is under the table. |
+== Answers and Explanations ==
+Now let's review the answers for each exercise to help you understand where you may have gone right or wrong.
+=== Exercise 1: Answers ===
+. '''پر''' (par)
+. '''لاندې''' (landay)
+. '''مخې''' (makhay)
+. '''شات''' (shaat)
+. '''تر''' (tar)
+=== Exercise 2: Answers ===
+. '''سپېل د ونې تر څنګ دی.''' (Sparay da wane tar tsang de.)
+. '''پيسه د چوکی لاندې دی.''' (Paisa da chaki landay de.)
+. '''توپ د مېز پورته دی.''' (Top da mez portay de.)
+. '''کتاب د کور د باندې دی.''' (Kitab da kor da bande de.)
+. '''ماشوم د ښوونکي مخې دی.''' (Mashoom da shonke makhay de.)
+=== Exercise 3: Example Sentences ===
+. '''کتاب په کټ کې دی.''' (Kitab pa kat ke de.) – The book is in the bed.
+. '''مخکې پر میز دی.''' (Makha par mez de.) – The plate is on the table.
+. '''کتاب د کټ لاندې دی.''' (Kitab da kat landay de.) – The book is under the bed.
+. '''کتاب پورته دی.''' (Kitab portay de.) – The book is above the desk.
+. '''کتاب شات دی.''' (Kitab shaat de.) – The book is behind the chair.
+=== Exercise 4: Answers ===
+. True
+. False (It should be "موټر مخې دی.")
+. True
+. False (It should be "پيسه لاندې دی.")
+. True
+=== Exercise 5: Answers ===
+. A – 4
+. B – 1
+. D – 2
+. E – 5
+. C – 3
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you have learned about prepositions of place in Central Pashto, their meanings, and their usage. By understanding how to use prepositions of place, you can add more detail and clarity to your Central Pashto sentences and conversations. As you continue to practice using these prepositions, you will become more confident in your ability to communicate effectively in Central Pashto. Good luck!
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on '''Prepositions of Place''' in Central Pashto! You have learned essential vocabulary and practical sentence structures that will help you describe the locations of objects and people. Remember, practice makes perfect, so continue to use these prepositions in your daily conversations. As you progress through the course, you will build on this foundation, enhancing your fluency in Central Pashto. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in our next lesson!
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+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Object-Pronouns|Object Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Present-Simple|Present Simple]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Subject-Object-Verb|Subject Object Verb]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Present-Continuous|Present Continuous]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Past-Continuous|Past Continuous]]
+* [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
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