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In learning any language, asking questions is one of the most fundamental skills you can develop. Questions not only help you gather information but also deepen your understanding of the language and culture. In Central Pashto, forming '''wh-questions''' is essential, as they allow you to engage in meaningful conversations and clarify doubts. This lesson will guide you through the process of forming and using wh-questions in Central Pashto.
We'll cover the following key aspects:
* Understanding what wh-questions are
* Learning the different wh-words (who, what, where, when, why, and how)


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* Practicing sentence formation
 
* Engaging in exercises to reinforce your learning
 
By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of asking and answering wh-questions in Central Pashto, paving the way for more complex conversations as you progress in your language journey.


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== Introduction ==
=== What are Wh-Questions? ===
 
Wh-questions are inquiries that begin with specific words that help gather information. These questions can ask about people, things, places, times, reasons, and methods. In Central Pashto, the wh-words are similar in function to their English counterparts.
 
Here are the primary wh-words in Central Pashto:
 
* '''څوک (tsok)''' - Who
 
* '''څه (tsah)''' - What
 
* '''چیرته (chirta)''' - Where
 
* '''کله (kala)''' - When
 
* '''ولې (wule)''' - Why
 
* '''څنګه (tsanga)''' - How
 
=== Structure of Wh-Questions ===
 
In Central Pashto, wh-questions typically follow this structure:
 
* Wh-word + Subject + Verb + Object?
 
For instance:
 
* '''څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?)''' - Who is it?
 
* '''څه کوې؟ (Tsah kawi?)''' - What are you doing?
 
Let’s delve deeper into each wh-word with examples.
 
==== Who (څوک) ====
 
The wh-word '''څوک (tsok)''' is used to ask about people.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| څوک دی؟ || tsok di? || Who is it?
 
|-


In this lesson, you will learn how to form wh-questions in Central Pashto using words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. Wh-questions are questions that require more information than a simple yes or no answer. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to ask and answer questions using these question words, expanding your ability to communicate in Central Pashto.
| څوک راغلی؟ || tsok raghli? || Who has come?


== Question Words in Central Pashto ==
|-


In Central Pashto, there are several question words that can be used to form wh-questions. These include:
| څوک دې؟ || tsok de? || Who are you?


* <b>څه (tsa) - What</b>
|-
* <b>کوم (kom) - Who</b>
* <b>ځاى (zhay) - Where</b>
* <b>څوک (tsok) - When</b>
* <b>څنګه (tsanga) - Why</b>
* <b>څوری (tsawri) - How</b>


These question words function similarly to their English counterparts and can be combined with other parts of speech to form questions.
| څوک در سره دی؟ || tsok dar sara di? || Who is with you?


=== Forming Wh-Questions in Central Pashto ===
|-


In Central Pashto, wh-questions are formed by placing the question word at the beginning of the sentence. The rest of the sentence follows the typical subject-object-verb word order. For example:
| څوک د ښوونځي سره دی؟ || tsok da khwondze sara di? || Who is with the school?
 
|}
 
==== What (څه) ====
 
The wh-word '''څه (tsah)''' is used to inquire about things or actions.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
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| څه کوې؟ || tsah kawi? || What are you doing?
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| څه شی دی؟ || tsah she di? || What is it?
|-
| څه خوري؟ || tsah khori? || What do you eat?
|-
| څه پکار دی؟ || tsah pakar di? || What is needed?
|-
| څه وخت دی؟ || tsah wakht di? || What time is it?
|}
==== Where (چیرته) ====
The wh-word '''چیرته (chirta)''' is used to ask about places.
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
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| چیرته ځي؟ || chirta zhi? || Where are you going?
|-
| چیرته دی؟ || chirta di? || Where is it?
|-
| چیرته راغلی؟ || chirta raghli? || Where have you come from?
|-
| چیرته دي؟ || chirta de? || Where are they?
|-
| چیرته میشته دی؟ || chirta mishta di? || Where do you live?
|}
==== When (کله) ====
The wh-word '''کله (kala)''' is used to inquire about time.
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| کله به راشي؟ || kala ba rashi? || When will you come?
|-
| کله دی؟ || kala di? || When is it?
|-
| کله مو واده دی؟ || kala mo wada di? || When is your wedding?
|-
| کله به وزم؟ || kala ba wozum? || When will I go?
|-
| کله به خلاص شي؟ || kala ba khlas shi? || When will it be finished?
|}
==== Why (ولې) ====
The wh-word '''ولې (wule)''' is used to ask for reasons.
{| class="wikitable"
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ولې دې؟ || wule de? || Why are you?
|-
| ولې راغلې؟ || wule raghli? || Why have you come?
|-
| ولې خفه یې؟ || wule khafa ye? || Why are you sad?
|-
| ولې دې خبرې نه کوي؟ || wule de khabare na kawi? || Why don’t you talk?
|-
|-
| ځاې سترګې څه دی؟ || zhay starga tsa dai? || What is this chair?
 
| ولې تا ته اړتیا لرم؟ || wule ta ta arziya laram? || Why do I need you?
 
|}
 
==== How (څنګه) ====
 
The wh-word '''څنګه (tsanga)''' is used to inquire about methods or manners.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| کوم ته هلاک هو؟ || kom ta halak ho? || Who is that man?
 
| څنګه یې؟ || tsanga ye? || How are you?
 
|-
|-
| آیا ځای په کوم یو؟ || aya zhay pa kom yo? || Where is the place?
 
| څنګه کوو؟ || tsanga kawi? || How do we do?
 
|-
|-
| څوک خوښه راتل؟ || tsok khocha ratl? || When did you wake up?
 
| څنګه راشي؟ || tsanga rashi? || How does it come?
 
|-
|-
| څنګه هغه کس دا بکښلېد؟ || tsanga hagha kas da bikhaleyed? || Why did that person leave?
 
| څنګه مرسته وکړم؟ || tsanga mrasta wakram? || How can I help?
 
|-
|-
| څوری خوندي کولی شې؟ || tsawri khwandai koli she? || How do you eat the food?  
 
| څنګه پوه شوم؟ || tsanga poh shom? || How did I understand?
 
|}
|}


Notice that although the question words are at the beginning of the sentences, the word order for the rest of the sentence is the same as in declarative sentences.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we have covered the basics of wh-questions, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice forming and responding to wh-questions in Central Pashto.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct wh-word (who, what, where, when, why, how).
 
1. ______ دی؟ (______ di?) - ______ is it?
 
2. ______ کوې؟ (______ kawi?) - ______ are you doing?
 
3. ______ ځي؟ (______ zhi?) - ______ are you going?
 
4. ______ به راشي؟ (______ ba rashi?) - ______ will you come?
 
5. ______ دې؟ (______ de?) - ______ are you?
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. څوک (tsok)
 
2. څه (tsah)
 
3. چیرته (chirta)
 
4. کله (kala)
 
5. ولې (wule)
 
==== Exercise 2: Match the Questions to Their Answers ====
 
Match the question to the appropriate answer.
 
1. څوک دی؟ 
 
2. څه کوی؟ 
 
3. چیرته ځي؟ 
 
4. کله به راشي؟ 
 
5. ولې خفه یې؟ 
 
A. زه خوشحال یم. 
 
B. زه کار کوم. 
 
C. زه د ښوونځي ته ځم. 
 
D. زه د شپې راځم. 
 
E. دا زما دوست دی.


=== Answering Wh-Questions in Central Pashto ===
'''Solutions:'''


To answer a wh-question in Central Pashto, the answer must include the information being asked for in the question. For example:
1 - E, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - A


Question: ځاې مېنه څه دي؟ (zhay mena tsa dey?)
==== Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions ====
Translation: What is this table?


Answer: دا پایه دي. (da paya dey.)
Create your own wh-questions using the wh-words you have learned. Share them with a partner.
Translation: This is a table.


In this example, the question is asking for the identity of the object (table), and the answer provides that information in a complete sentence.
Example:


== Using Wh-Questions in Conversation ==
* '''څنګه یې؟ (Tsanga ye?)''' - How are you?


Wh-questions are an essential part of communication, as they are used to gather information and clarify understanding. You can use wh-questions in many situations, such as when meeting new people, chatting about activities, or asking for directions. Here are some examples of how to use wh-questions in Central Pashto conversations:
==== Exercise 4: Identify the Wh-word ====


* کوم بیا؟ (kom bya?)
Read the following sentences and identify the wh-word used.
Translation: Who is coming?
* څه پخواسته کولی شئ؟ (tsa pakhwaste koli she?)
Translation: What do you want to eat?
* ځای ته واړه؟ (zhay ta wara?)
Translation: Where are you going?
* څوک سترګې خریدولې شم؟ (tsok starga khreedole sham?)
Translation: When should we buy this chair?
* څنګه دندان پاک کړئ ؟ (tsanga dandan pak kare?)
Translation: Why do you brush your teeth?
* څوری کتنه دیر دې؟ (tsawri katanah deer de?)
Translation: How late are you?


By incorporating wh-questions into your conversations, you can gain more understanding and build relationships with Pashto speakers.
1. '''څوک درسره دی؟ (Tsok dar sara di?)''' - Who is with you?


== Conclusion ==
2. '''چیرته ځي؟ (Chirta zhi?)''' - Where are you going?


In this lesson, you learned about wh-questions in Central Pashto and how to form and answer them using question words such as who, what, where, when, why, and how. You also saw how to use questions in common conversations. Incorporate these new question words into your Pashto language practice and enhance your ability to communicate in Pashto. Congratulations on completing this lesson!
3. '''کله به راشي؟ (Kala ba rashi?)''' - When will you come?
 
4. '''ولې خفه یې؟ (Wule khafa ye?)''' - Why are you sad?
 
5. '''څه کوې؟ (Tsah kawi?)''' - What are you doing?
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. څوک (tsok)
 
2. چیرته (chirta)
 
3. کله (kala)
 
4. ولې (wule)
 
5. څه (tsah)
 
==== Exercise 5: Role Play ====
 
In pairs, role-play a conversation using wh-questions. One student asks questions while the other answers.
 
Example:
 
* Student A: '''څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?)'''
 
* Student B: '''زه محمد یم. (Za Muhammad yam.)''' - I am Muhammad.
 
==== Exercise 6: Translation Practice ====
 
Translate the following wh-questions into Central Pashto.
 
1. What is your name?
 
2. Where do you live?
 
3. When is your birthday?
 
4. Who is your friend?
 
5. Why are you studying?
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. '''ستاسو نوم څه دی؟ (Staso nom tsah di?)'''
 
2. '''ته چیرته اوسی؟ (Ta chirta osi?)'''
 
3. '''ستاسو زوکړه کله ده؟ (Staso zukhra kala da?)'''
 
4. '''ستاسو دوست څوک دی؟ (Staso dost tsok di?)'''
 
5. '''ولې زده کړه کوی؟ (Wule zada kra kawi?)'''
 
==== Exercise 7: Question Formation ====
 
Change the following statements into wh-questions.
 
1. You are going to the market. → '''چیرته ځې؟ (Chirta zhi?)'''
 
2. They are playing. → '''څه کوي؟ (Tsah kawi?)'''
 
3. He is happy. → '''ولې خوشحال دی؟ (Wule khushal di?)'''
 
4. We will meet tomorrow. → '''کله به ملاقات وکړو؟ (Kala ba mulaqat wakro?)'''
 
5. She is my sister. → '''څوک ده؟ (Tsok da?)'''
 
==== Exercise 8: Wh-Questions Bingo ====
 
Create a bingo card with different wh-questions. Ask your classmates, and when they answer, mark it on your card.
 
==== Exercise 9: Fill in the Blanks with Answers ====
 
Fill in the blanks with appropriate responses to the wh-questions.
 
1. '''څوک راغلی؟ (Tsok raghli?)''' - ______
 
2. '''څه وخت دی؟ (Tsah wakht di?)''' - ______
 
3. '''چیرته دی؟ (Chirta di?)''' - ______
 
4. '''کله به راشي؟ (Kala ba rashi?)''' - ______
 
5. '''ولې دې؟ (Wule de?)''' - ______
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. '''زما دوست راغلی دی. (Za ma dost raghli di.)'''
 
2. '''دوه بجې دي. (Dwa baje di.)'''
 
3. '''دا دلته دی. (Da delta di.)'''
 
4. '''د شپې به راشي. (Da shpay ba rashi.)'''
 
5. '''زه خفه یم. (Za khafa yam.)'''
 
==== Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue ====
 
Write a short dialogue using at least five wh-questions.  
 
Example:
 
* A: '''څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?)'''
 
* B: '''دا زما ورور دی. (Da zama waror di.)'''
 
* A: '''چیرته ځي؟ (Chirta zhi?)'''
 
* B: '''هغه ښوونځي ته ځي. (Haga khwondze ta zhi.)'''
 
* A: '''ولې ځي؟ (Wule zhi?)'''
 
* B: '''هغه زده کړه کوي. (Haga zada kra kawi.)'''
 
By diligently practicing these exercises, you will not only become more comfortable with wh-questions but also enhance your overall language skills, preparing you for more advanced topics in Central Pashto. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep engaging with the language, and before you know it, you'll be conversing like a pro.


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Central Pashto → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Wh-Questions

In learning any language, asking questions is one of the most fundamental skills you can develop. Questions not only help you gather information but also deepen your understanding of the language and culture. In Central Pashto, forming wh-questions is essential, as they allow you to engage in meaningful conversations and clarify doubts. This lesson will guide you through the process of forming and using wh-questions in Central Pashto.

We'll cover the following key aspects:

  • Understanding what wh-questions are
  • Learning the different wh-words (who, what, where, when, why, and how)
  • Practicing sentence formation
  • Engaging in exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of asking and answering wh-questions in Central Pashto, paving the way for more complex conversations as you progress in your language journey.

What are Wh-Questions?[edit | edit source]

Wh-questions are inquiries that begin with specific words that help gather information. These questions can ask about people, things, places, times, reasons, and methods. In Central Pashto, the wh-words are similar in function to their English counterparts.

Here are the primary wh-words in Central Pashto:

  • څوک (tsok) - Who
  • څه (tsah) - What
  • چیرته (chirta) - Where
  • کله (kala) - When
  • ولې (wule) - Why
  • څنګه (tsanga) - How

Structure of Wh-Questions[edit | edit source]

In Central Pashto, wh-questions typically follow this structure:

  • Wh-word + Subject + Verb + Object?

For instance:

  • څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?) - Who is it?
  • څه کوې؟ (Tsah kawi?) - What are you doing?

Let’s delve deeper into each wh-word with examples.

Who (څوک)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word څوک (tsok) is used to ask about people.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
څوک دی؟ tsok di? Who is it?
څوک راغلی؟ tsok raghli? Who has come?
څوک دې؟ tsok de? Who are you?
څوک در سره دی؟ tsok dar sara di? Who is with you?
څوک د ښوونځي سره دی؟ tsok da khwondze sara di? Who is with the school?

What (څه)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word څه (tsah) is used to inquire about things or actions.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
څه کوې؟ tsah kawi? What are you doing?
څه شی دی؟ tsah she di? What is it?
څه خوري؟ tsah khori? What do you eat?
څه پکار دی؟ tsah pakar di? What is needed?
څه وخت دی؟ tsah wakht di? What time is it?

Where (چیرته)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word چیرته (chirta) is used to ask about places.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
چیرته ځي؟ chirta zhi? Where are you going?
چیرته دی؟ chirta di? Where is it?
چیرته راغلی؟ chirta raghli? Where have you come from?
چیرته دي؟ chirta de? Where are they?
چیرته میشته دی؟ chirta mishta di? Where do you live?

When (کله)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word کله (kala) is used to inquire about time.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
کله به راشي؟ kala ba rashi? When will you come?
کله دی؟ kala di? When is it?
کله مو واده دی؟ kala mo wada di? When is your wedding?
کله به وزم؟ kala ba wozum? When will I go?
کله به خلاص شي؟ kala ba khlas shi? When will it be finished?

Why (ولې)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word ولې (wule) is used to ask for reasons.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
ولې دې؟ wule de? Why are you?
ولې راغلې؟ wule raghli? Why have you come?
ولې خفه یې؟ wule khafa ye? Why are you sad?
ولې دې خبرې نه کوي؟ wule de khabare na kawi? Why don’t you talk?
ولې تا ته اړتیا لرم؟ wule ta ta arziya laram? Why do I need you?

How (څنګه)[edit | edit source]

The wh-word څنګه (tsanga) is used to inquire about methods or manners.

Central Pashto Pronunciation English
څنګه یې؟ tsanga ye? How are you?
څنګه کوو؟ tsanga kawi? How do we do?
څنګه راشي؟ tsanga rashi? How does it come?
څنګه مرسته وکړم؟ tsanga mrasta wakram? How can I help?
څنګه پوه شوم؟ tsanga poh shom? How did I understand?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the basics of wh-questions, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are ten exercises designed to help you practice forming and responding to wh-questions in Central Pashto.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct wh-word (who, what, where, when, why, how).

1. ______ دی؟ (______ di?) - ______ is it?

2. ______ کوې؟ (______ kawi?) - ______ are you doing?

3. ______ ځي؟ (______ zhi?) - ______ are you going?

4. ______ به راشي؟ (______ ba rashi?) - ______ will you come?

5. ______ دې؟ (______ de?) - ______ are you?

Solutions:

1. څوک (tsok)

2. څه (tsah)

3. چیرته (chirta)

4. کله (kala)

5. ولې (wule)

Exercise 2: Match the Questions to Their Answers[edit | edit source]

Match the question to the appropriate answer.

1. څوک دی؟

2. څه کوی؟

3. چیرته ځي؟

4. کله به راشي؟

5. ولې خفه یې؟

A. زه خوشحال یم.

B. زه کار کوم.

C. زه د ښوونځي ته ځم.

D. زه د شپې راځم.

E. دا زما دوست دی.

Solutions:

1 - E, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - A

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Questions[edit | edit source]

Create your own wh-questions using the wh-words you have learned. Share them with a partner.

Example:

  • څنګه یې؟ (Tsanga ye?) - How are you?

Exercise 4: Identify the Wh-word[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the wh-word used.

1. څوک درسره دی؟ (Tsok dar sara di?) - Who is with you?

2. چیرته ځي؟ (Chirta zhi?) - Where are you going?

3. کله به راشي؟ (Kala ba rashi?) - When will you come?

4. ولې خفه یې؟ (Wule khafa ye?) - Why are you sad?

5. څه کوې؟ (Tsah kawi?) - What are you doing?

Solutions:

1. څوک (tsok)

2. چیرته (chirta)

3. کله (kala)

4. ولې (wule)

5. څه (tsah)

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

In pairs, role-play a conversation using wh-questions. One student asks questions while the other answers.

Example:

  • Student A: څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?)
  • Student B: زه محمد یم. (Za Muhammad yam.) - I am Muhammad.

Exercise 6: Translation Practice[edit | edit source]

Translate the following wh-questions into Central Pashto.

1. What is your name?

2. Where do you live?

3. When is your birthday?

4. Who is your friend?

5. Why are you studying?

Solutions:

1. ستاسو نوم څه دی؟ (Staso nom tsah di?)

2. ته چیرته اوسی؟ (Ta chirta osi?)

3. ستاسو زوکړه کله ده؟ (Staso zukhra kala da?)

4. ستاسو دوست څوک دی؟ (Staso dost tsok di?)

5. ولې زده کړه کوی؟ (Wule zada kra kawi?)

Exercise 7: Question Formation[edit | edit source]

Change the following statements into wh-questions.

1. You are going to the market. → چیرته ځې؟ (Chirta zhi?)

2. They are playing. → څه کوي؟ (Tsah kawi?)

3. He is happy. → ولې خوشحال دی؟ (Wule khushal di?)

4. We will meet tomorrow. → کله به ملاقات وکړو؟ (Kala ba mulaqat wakro?)

5. She is my sister. → څوک ده؟ (Tsok da?)

Exercise 8: Wh-Questions Bingo[edit | edit source]

Create a bingo card with different wh-questions. Ask your classmates, and when they answer, mark it on your card.

Exercise 9: Fill in the Blanks with Answers[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with appropriate responses to the wh-questions.

1. څوک راغلی؟ (Tsok raghli?) - ______

2. څه وخت دی؟ (Tsah wakht di?) - ______

3. چیرته دی؟ (Chirta di?) - ______

4. کله به راشي؟ (Kala ba rashi?) - ______

5. ولې دې؟ (Wule de?) - ______

Solutions:

1. زما دوست راغلی دی. (Za ma dost raghli di.)

2. دوه بجې دي. (Dwa baje di.)

3. دا دلته دی. (Da delta di.)

4. د شپې به راشي. (Da shpay ba rashi.)

5. زه خفه یم. (Za khafa yam.)

Exercise 10: Create a Short Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Write a short dialogue using at least five wh-questions.

Example:

  • A: څوک دی؟ (Tsok di?)
  • B: دا زما ورور دی. (Da zama waror di.)
  • A: چیرته ځي؟ (Chirta zhi?)
  • B: هغه ښوونځي ته ځي. (Haga khwondze ta zhi.)
  • A: ولې ځي؟ (Wule zhi?)
  • B: هغه زده کړه کوي. (Haga zada kra kawi.)

By diligently practicing these exercises, you will not only become more comfortable with wh-questions but also enhance your overall language skills, preparing you for more advanced topics in Central Pashto. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep engaging with the language, and before you know it, you'll be conversing like a pro.

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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