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Welcome to today's lesson on Central Pashto grammar, where we will dive into the fascinating world of the '''Past Simple tense'''. Understanding how to express completed actions in the past is crucial for effective communication, and mastering this tense will empower you to recount stories, share experiences, and describe events that have already taken place. This lesson is particularly important in Central Pashto, as it allows speakers to convey their thoughts clearly and vividly.
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
* The formation of the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto
* Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs
* Usage of the Past Simple tense in sentences
* Practical exercises to reinforce your learning
By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto and feel more confident in your ability to communicate past events effectively.


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== Introduction ==
=== Formation of the Past Simple Tense ===
 
To form the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto, we primarily use the verb root along with specific endings that indicate the subject pronoun. Below, we will explore how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the past tense.
 
==== Regular Verbs ====
 
Regular verbs in Central Pashto typically follow a predictable pattern for their past forms. The ending changes according to the subject pronoun. Below are the endings for different subject pronouns:


In Central Pashto, the past simple tense is used to describe completed actions in the past. In this lesson, you will learn how to form the past simple tense in Central Pashto, including the different verb endings for each pronoun. You will also practice conjugating verbs and using them in sentences to describe completed actions in the past.
* '''1st Person Singular (I)''': -م / -مې


* '''2nd Person Singular (You)''': -ې / -ی


<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] & [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Subject-Object-Verb|Subject Object Verb]].</span>
* '''3rd Person Singular (He/She/It)''': -ه / -ی
== Forming the Past Simple Tense ==


To form the past simple tense in Central Pashto, you need to understand the basic structure of the past tense. The past simple tense consists of a subject, a past tense verb, and an object (if there is one). For example:
* '''1st Person Plural (We)''': -و


* زه مينه ورشلم. (I washed my face.)
* '''2nd Person Plural (You all)''': -ئ
* ته کولو پخله خوري. (You ate a delicious meal.)
* هغه مرغ به زما کپره وورکول. (That chicken flew over my head.)


In Central Pashto, verbs are either regular or irregular. Regular verbs add "-ېد" (-eid) to the stem of the verb, while irregular verbs may have a different conjugation in the past tense.
* '''3rd Person Plural (They)''': -ې


Here is an example of a regular verb in the past simple tense:
Let's look at an example of a regular verb conjugated in the past tense:


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! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
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| زه کتاب وخونم. || Zə ktab uxʊnam. || I read a book.
 
| '''کتل''' || katal || to see
 
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| ته راټله کړې. || Tə rāţəla kəre. || You rode a bicycle.
 
| '''ما کتل''' || ma katal || I saw
 
|-
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| هغه سپین ورکشت. || Hağa spīn wərkaşt. || She cooked spinach.
 
| '''ته کتل''' || ta katal || You saw
 
|-
 
| '''هغه کتل''' || haga katal || He/She saw
 
|-
 
| '''موږ کتل''' || mung katal || We saw
 
|-
 
| '''تاسې کتل''' || tasay katal || You all saw
 
|-
 
| '''هغوی کتل''' || haghwi katal || They saw
 
|}
|}


In this example, the verb stem is "وخون" (uxʊn), "کړ" (kər), and "ورکشت" (wərkaşt). To add the past tense ending, "-ېد"(-eid), you simply add it to the end of the verb stem. The final conjugated verbs are "وخونېد" (uxʊneid), "کړېد" (kəreid), and "ورکشتېد" (wərkaşteid).  
As you can see, the verb "کتل" (to see) changes according to the subject pronoun, following the pattern outlined above.


Irregular verbs, on the other hand, have a different conjugation in the past tense. Here are some examples:  
==== Irregular Verbs ====
 
Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow a fixed pattern and must be memorized. Here are some common irregular verbs in Central Pashto along with their past forms:


{| class="wikitable"
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! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
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| زه خوشه لګولم. || Za xoşa lağwalam. || I drank tea.
 
| '''تلل''' || talal || to go
 
|-
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| ته وختېد. || Ta uxteid. || You stood up.
 
| '''زه تللی یم''' || za talali yam || I went
 
|-
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| هغه بدمست شو. || Hağa badmǝst śo. || He became angry.
|}


In these examples, the past tense of the verbs "لګولېد" (lağweleid), "ستول" (stol), and "شي شوېد" (şi şoeid) are irregular. You will need to memorize their conjugation in the past tense.
| '''ته تللی یی''' || ta talali ye || You went


== Negation in the Past Simple Tense ==
|-


To form a negative sentence in the past simple tense, you need to add the negative prefix "نا-" (nā-) in front of the past tense verb. For example:
| '''هغه تللی دی''' || haga talali di || He/She went


* زه ناوخوندې. (I did not read.)
|-
* ته ناستول. (You did not stand up.)
* هغه ناخوشه ورسات. (She did not drink tea.)


You can also use the negative particle "نه" (na) to form a negative sentence in the past tense. For example:
| '''موږ تللي یو''' || mung talali yu || We went


* زه کتاب وخونم نه کړم. (I did not read a book.)
|-
* ته راټله نه کړې. (You did not ride a bicycle.)
* هغه سپین نه ورکشت. (She did not cook spinach.)


== Questions in the Past Simple Tense ==
| '''تاسې تللي یاست''' || tasay talali yast || You all went


To form a yes/no question in the past simple tense, you need to change the word order of the subject and verb, and add the question particle "هل" (hal) at the beginning of the sentence. For example:
|-


* هل زه کتاب وخوني؟ (Did I read a book?)
| '''هغوی تللي دي''' || haghwi talali di || They went
* هل ته راټله خوندي؟ (Did you ride a bicycle?)
* هل هغه سپین ورکړ؟ (Did she cook spinach?)


To form a wh-question in the past simple tense, you need to change the word order and use the appropriate question word (who, what, when, where, why, how). For example:
|}
 
It is essential to practice these irregular forms, as they are frequently used in everyday conversation.
 
=== Usage of the Past Simple Tense ===


* د څو موضوع يې څخه نويد کوم، هله د کاپور خوراک پخله کړ؟ (What did you buy, did you eat the soup?)
The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. Here are some common scenarios where you might use it:
* هل ته پاره خپل ولسمې له ویاړو یاد شوی؟ (Have you ever visited your village?)


== Verb Conjugation Practice ==
* Describing events that happened at a specific time in the past


Now it's time to practice conjugating verbs in the past simple tense. Here are some verbs for you to practice with:
* Telling a story or recounting experiences


* لګول (lağwol) - to drink
* Discussing past habits or repeated actions
* کو (kaw) - to go
* خپلول (xpalol) - to wear
* بدلیدل (badlēdol) - to change
* هلیدل (halēdol) - to say


Here are some examples of each verb conjugated in the past simple tense:
Let's look at some example sentences using the Past Simple tense:


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| زه خوشه لګوم. || Za xoşa lağwom. || I drank tea.
 
| '''ما کتاب ولید''' || ma kitab walid || I read a book
 
|-
|-
| ته د کور ته کوې. || Ta da kor ta kwe. || You went to the house.
 
| '''هغه فلم ولید''' || haga film walid || He watched a movie
 
|-
|-
| هغه درې خپلې. || Hağa darē xapele. || She wore a dress.
 
| '''موږ سفر وکړ''' || mung safar wakar || We traveled
 
|-
|-
| زما خانم پوښيدل. || Zma xānum pucelol. || My wife changed.
 
| '''تاسې د کورنۍ سره غږ وکړ''' || tasay da kornay sara ghwag wakr || You all talked with the family
 
|-
|-
| دا د فکرتونو په کښې ټول کېسې کړې، دا نه دي. || Dā da fikrtunəw pe khe toł kēse kəre, dā nay de. || I didn't say anything about your thoughts.
 
| '''هغوی د کلي د خلکو سره مرسته وکړه''' || haghwi da kali da khalqo sara mrasta wakra || They helped the villagers
 
|}
|}


Practice conjugating these verbs with different pronouns and using them in sentences to describe actions that happened in the past.  
In these examples, the actions are stated as completed in the past, making it easy for the listener to understand the timeframe of the events.
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
To reinforce your understanding of the Past Simple tense, let's move on to some practice exercises. These exercises will help you apply what you've learned in various scenarios.
 
==== Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs into the Past Simple tense according to the subject pronouns provided.
 
1. '''پېلول''' (to start) - ما
 
2. '''رنګول''' (to color) - هغه
 
3. '''خوشحالول''' (to make happy) - موږ
 
4. '''خریدل''' (to buy) - تاسې
 
5. '''پخلی کول''' (to cook) - زه
 
''Solutions:''


== Conclusion ==
1. ما پېل کړی


In this lesson, you learned how to form the past simple tense in Central Pashto. You learned about the basic structure of the past tense, regular and irregular verbs, negation, and how to form questions. You also practiced conjugating past tense verbs and using them in sentences. Congratulations, you have now reached an A1 level in Central Pashto!
2. هغه رنګ کړ


3. موږ خوشحال کړل
4. تاسې خرید کړی
5. زه پخلی کړی
==== Exercise 2: Transform the Sentences ====
Transform the following sentences from Present Simple to Past Simple.
1. '''زه کتاب لولم''' (I read a book)
2. '''ته د کوره کار کوې''' (You work at home)
3. '''هغه چای جوړوي''' (He makes tea)
4. '''موږ په کلي کې ژوند کوو''' (We live in the village)
5. '''تاسې د ښوونځي سره مرسته کوئ''' (You all help with the school)
''Solutions:''
1. زه کتاب ولید
2. ته د کوره کار کړی
3. هغه چای جوړ کړی
4. موږ په کلي کې ژوند وکړ
5. تاسې د ښوونځي سره مرسته وکړه
==== Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks ====
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the Past Simple tense.
1. زه (لیدل) ________ د غره سر.
2. هغه (خوشحالول) ________ د خپل دوست.
3. موږ (پېلول) ________ د نوې پروژې.
4. تاسې (زده کړه) ________ د نوي ژبې.
5. هغي (غږیدل) ________ د خپلو یادونو.
''Solutions:''
1. زه د غره سر ولید
2. هغه خپل دوست خوشحال کړ
3. موږ د نوې پروژې پېل وکړ
4. تاسې د نوي ژبې زده کړه وکړه
5. هغي د خپلو یادونو غږیدل
==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
Using the verbs provided, create sentences in the Past Simple tense.
1. '''رنګول''' (to color)
2. '''خریدل''' (to buy)
3. '''پېلول''' (to start)
4. '''تکړه''' (to finish)
5. '''لیدل''' (to see)
''Example Solutions:''
1. ما کتاب رنګ کړ
2. هغه نوې کتابونه خرید کړل
3. موږ د پروژې پېل وکړ
4. تاسې د کار تکړه کړل
5. هغي د کلي خلک ولید
==== Exercise 5: Convert to Negative Form ====
Convert the following sentences into their negative forms in the Past Simple tense.
1. '''زه کتاب ولیدم''' (I read a book)
2. '''هغه فلم ولید''' (He watched a movie)
3. '''موږ سفر وکړ''' (We traveled)
4. '''تاسې د کلي خلک ولید''' (You all saw the villagers)
5. '''هغوی د ښوونځي سره مرسته وکړه''' (They helped the school)
''Solutions:''
1. زه کتاب ونه ولیدم
2. هغه فلم ونه ولید
3. موږ سفر ونه وکړ
4. تاسې د کلي خلک ونه ولید
5. هغوي د ښوونځي سره مرسته ونه کړه
==== Exercise 6: Short Answer Questions ====
Answer the following questions in the Past Simple tense.
1. '''تاسې د څه شی لپاره سفر وکړ؟''' (Why did you all travel?)
2. '''ته پرون څه ولیدل؟''' (What did you see yesterday?)
3. '''هغه چا سره خبرې وکړې؟''' (Who did you talk to?)
4. '''موږ په کوم ځای کې وخت تېر کړ؟''' (Where did we spend time?)
5. '''زه څه وخت د کوره و وتلم؟''' (When did I leave home?)
''Example Answers:''
1. موږ د رخصتیو لپاره سفر وکړ
2. ما پرون د ښار بازار ولید
3. ما د خپل دوست سره خبرې وکړې
4. موږ د کلي باغ کې وخت تېر کړ
5. زه د کوره سهار و وتلم
==== Exercise 7: Storytelling ====
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about a memorable event in your life, using the Past Simple tense.
''Example:''
زه تېر کال د رخصتیو لپاره کلي ته لاړم. ما هلته د خپل کورنۍ سره وخت تېر کړ. موږ په باغ کې خوشحاله وو او د غره سر ته لاړو. ما د کلي خلک ولیدل او د هغوی سره خبرې وکړم. دا رخصتي زما لپاره یوه ښه یادونه وه.
==== Exercise 8: Identify the Tense ====
Read the following sentences and identify the verb tense used.
1. ما کتاب ولید
2. هغه چای جوړ کړ
3. موږ د سفر په اړه خبرې وکړې
4. تاسې د کلي خلکو سره مرسته وکړه
5. هغوي د نوې پروژې پېل وکړ
''Solutions:''
All sentences are in the Past Simple tense.
==== Exercise 9: Group Work ====
In pairs, take turns asking each other about past experiences. Use the Past Simple tense to respond.
''Example Questions:''
1. ته د څه لپاره سفر وکړی؟
2. ته څه ولیدل کله چې تېر کال سفر وکړی؟
==== Exercise 10: Reflection ====
Reflect on what you learned in this lesson. Write down three things you found interesting about the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto.
''Example Reflections:''
1. د Past Simple تېرې یادونه او د عمل بشپړتیا بیانوي.
2. د غیر منظم فعلونو زده کړه اساسي ده.
3. د تکرار عملونو او تفریحي پیښو بیانول خوندور دی.
In conclusion, the Past Simple tense is an essential part of the Central Pashto language, allowing speakers to express their thoughts and experiences regarding events that have already taken place. By practicing conjugation, understanding usage, and engaging in various exercises, you will become more proficient in your language skills.


<span link>With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]] & [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]].</span>
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Central Pashto → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Past Simple

Welcome to today's lesson on Central Pashto grammar, where we will dive into the fascinating world of the Past Simple tense. Understanding how to express completed actions in the past is crucial for effective communication, and mastering this tense will empower you to recount stories, share experiences, and describe events that have already taken place. This lesson is particularly important in Central Pashto, as it allows speakers to convey their thoughts clearly and vividly.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

  • The formation of the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto
  • Conjugation of regular and irregular verbs
  • Usage of the Past Simple tense in sentences
  • Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto and feel more confident in your ability to communicate past events effectively.

Formation of the Past Simple Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto, we primarily use the verb root along with specific endings that indicate the subject pronoun. Below, we will explore how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the past tense.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Central Pashto typically follow a predictable pattern for their past forms. The ending changes according to the subject pronoun. Below are the endings for different subject pronouns:

  • 1st Person Singular (I): -م / -مې
  • 2nd Person Singular (You): -ې / -ی
  • 3rd Person Singular (He/She/It): -ه / -ی
  • 1st Person Plural (We): -و
  • 2nd Person Plural (You all): -ئ
  • 3rd Person Plural (They): -ې

Let's look at an example of a regular verb conjugated in the past tense:

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
کتل katal to see
ما کتل ma katal I saw
ته کتل ta katal You saw
هغه کتل haga katal He/She saw
موږ کتل mung katal We saw
تاسې کتل tasay katal You all saw
هغوی کتل haghwi katal They saw

As you can see, the verb "کتل" (to see) changes according to the subject pronoun, following the pattern outlined above.

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow a fixed pattern and must be memorized. Here are some common irregular verbs in Central Pashto along with their past forms:

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
تلل talal to go
زه تللی یم za talali yam I went
ته تللی یی ta talali ye You went
هغه تللی دی haga talali di He/She went
موږ تللي یو mung talali yu We went
تاسې تللي یاست tasay talali yast You all went
هغوی تللي دي haghwi talali di They went

It is essential to practice these irregular forms, as they are frequently used in everyday conversation.

Usage of the Past Simple Tense[edit | edit source]

The Past Simple tense is used to describe actions that were completed in the past. Here are some common scenarios where you might use it:

  • Describing events that happened at a specific time in the past
  • Telling a story or recounting experiences
  • Discussing past habits or repeated actions

Let's look at some example sentences using the Past Simple tense:

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
ما کتاب ولید ma kitab walid I read a book
هغه فلم ولید haga film walid He watched a movie
موږ سفر وکړ mung safar wakar We traveled
تاسې د کورنۍ سره غږ وکړ tasay da kornay sara ghwag wakr You all talked with the family
هغوی د کلي د خلکو سره مرسته وکړه haghwi da kali da khalqo sara mrasta wakra They helped the villagers

In these examples, the actions are stated as completed in the past, making it easy for the listener to understand the timeframe of the events.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To reinforce your understanding of the Past Simple tense, let's move on to some practice exercises. These exercises will help you apply what you've learned in various scenarios.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs into the Past Simple tense according to the subject pronouns provided.

1. پېلول (to start) - ما

2. رنګول (to color) - هغه

3. خوشحالول (to make happy) - موږ

4. خریدل (to buy) - تاسې

5. پخلی کول (to cook) - زه

Solutions:

1. ما پېل کړی

2. هغه رنګ کړ

3. موږ خوشحال کړل

4. تاسې خرید کړی

5. زه پخلی کړی

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

Transform the following sentences from Present Simple to Past Simple.

1. زه کتاب لولم (I read a book)

2. ته د کوره کار کوې (You work at home)

3. هغه چای جوړوي (He makes tea)

4. موږ په کلي کې ژوند کوو (We live in the village)

5. تاسې د ښوونځي سره مرسته کوئ (You all help with the school)

Solutions:

1. زه کتاب ولید

2. ته د کوره کار کړی

3. هغه چای جوړ کړی

4. موږ په کلي کې ژوند وکړ

5. تاسې د ښوونځي سره مرسته وکړه

Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses in the Past Simple tense.

1. زه (لیدل) ________ د غره سر.

2. هغه (خوشحالول) ________ د خپل دوست.

3. موږ (پېلول) ________ د نوې پروژې.

4. تاسې (زده کړه) ________ د نوي ژبې.

5. هغي (غږیدل) ________ د خپلو یادونو.

Solutions:

1. زه د غره سر ولید

2. هغه خپل دوست خوشحال کړ

3. موږ د نوې پروژې پېل وکړ

4. تاسې د نوي ژبې زده کړه وکړه

5. هغي د خپلو یادونو غږیدل

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the verbs provided, create sentences in the Past Simple tense.

1. رنګول (to color)

2. خریدل (to buy)

3. پېلول (to start)

4. تکړه (to finish)

5. لیدل (to see)

Example Solutions:

1. ما کتاب رنګ کړ

2. هغه نوې کتابونه خرید کړل

3. موږ د پروژې پېل وکړ

4. تاسې د کار تکړه کړل

5. هغي د کلي خلک ولید

Exercise 5: Convert to Negative Form[edit | edit source]

Convert the following sentences into their negative forms in the Past Simple tense.

1. زه کتاب ولیدم (I read a book)

2. هغه فلم ولید (He watched a movie)

3. موږ سفر وکړ (We traveled)

4. تاسې د کلي خلک ولید (You all saw the villagers)

5. هغوی د ښوونځي سره مرسته وکړه (They helped the school)

Solutions:

1. زه کتاب ونه ولیدم

2. هغه فلم ونه ولید

3. موږ سفر ونه وکړ

4. تاسې د کلي خلک ونه ولید

5. هغوي د ښوونځي سره مرسته ونه کړه

Exercise 6: Short Answer Questions[edit | edit source]

Answer the following questions in the Past Simple tense.

1. تاسې د څه شی لپاره سفر وکړ؟ (Why did you all travel?)

2. ته پرون څه ولیدل؟ (What did you see yesterday?)

3. هغه چا سره خبرې وکړې؟ (Who did you talk to?)

4. موږ په کوم ځای کې وخت تېر کړ؟ (Where did we spend time?)

5. زه څه وخت د کوره و وتلم؟ (When did I leave home?)

Example Answers:

1. موږ د رخصتیو لپاره سفر وکړ

2. ما پرون د ښار بازار ولید

3. ما د خپل دوست سره خبرې وکړې

4. موږ د کلي باغ کې وخت تېر کړ

5. زه د کوره سهار و وتلم

Exercise 7: Storytelling[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about a memorable event in your life, using the Past Simple tense.

Example:

زه تېر کال د رخصتیو لپاره کلي ته لاړم. ما هلته د خپل کورنۍ سره وخت تېر کړ. موږ په باغ کې خوشحاله وو او د غره سر ته لاړو. ما د کلي خلک ولیدل او د هغوی سره خبرې وکړم. دا رخصتي زما لپاره یوه ښه یادونه وه.

Exercise 8: Identify the Tense[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the verb tense used.

1. ما کتاب ولید

2. هغه چای جوړ کړ

3. موږ د سفر په اړه خبرې وکړې

4. تاسې د کلي خلکو سره مرسته وکړه

5. هغوي د نوې پروژې پېل وکړ

Solutions:

All sentences are in the Past Simple tense.

Exercise 9: Group Work[edit | edit source]

In pairs, take turns asking each other about past experiences. Use the Past Simple tense to respond.

Example Questions:

1. ته د څه لپاره سفر وکړی؟

2. ته څه ولیدل کله چې تېر کال سفر وکړی؟

Exercise 10: Reflection[edit | edit source]

Reflect on what you learned in this lesson. Write down three things you found interesting about the Past Simple tense in Central Pashto.

Example Reflections:

1. د Past Simple تېرې یادونه او د عمل بشپړتیا بیانوي.

2. د غیر منظم فعلونو زده کړه اساسي ده.

3. د تکرار عملونو او تفریحي پیښو بیانول خوندور دی.

In conclusion, the Past Simple tense is an essential part of the Central Pashto language, allowing speakers to express their thoughts and experiences regarding events that have already taken place. By practicing conjugation, understanding usage, and engaging in various exercises, you will become more proficient in your language skills.

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


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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