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Pashto (Pushto or Pakhto) is the official language of Afghanistan. It is spoken by the Pashtuns living in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. | Pashto (Pushto or Pakhto) is the official language of Afghanistan. It is spoken by the Pashtuns living in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. | ||
Knowing the months of the year is a fundamental aspect of learning a new language, as it helps us understand and navigate important dates, holidays, and cultural events. | |||
This lesson will introduce you to the vocabulary of the months of the year in Pashto, including their pronunciation and usage. | |||
So, let's dive into the world of Pashto and learn the names of the months in this fascinating language! | |||
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Hijri Shamis
Months in Pashtoسلام Pashto Learners! 😃
Pashto (Pushto or Pakhto) is the official language of Afghanistan. It is spoken by the Pashtuns living in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India.
Knowing the months of the year is a fundamental aspect of learning a new language, as it helps us understand and navigate important dates, holidays, and cultural events.
This lesson will introduce you to the vocabulary of the months of the year in Pashto, including their pronunciation and usage.
So, let's dive into the world of Pashto and learn the names of the months in this fascinating language!
Afghans use 3 types of calendars:
- Hijri Shamsi (solar Islamic) : OFFICIAL CALENDAR
- Miladi/Isawee (Gregorian/Christian)
- Hijre Qamari (lunar Islamic)
Hijri Shamsi (solar Islamic)
The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s official calendar is the Solar Hijiri calendar. You will find below the names of the Hijri Shamis months in Pashto for the solar Islamic calendar (each month corresponds to a sign of the zodiac):
Number | Native Pashto script | Approximant in English | Romanization | Latin Zodiac | English Months |
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1 | وری | Woray | Wray | Aries ♈︎ | March-April |
2 | غویی | Ghowayay | Ǧwayáy | Taurus ♉︎ | April-May |
3 | غبرګلی | Ghbarghole | Ǧbargoláy | Gemini ♊︎ | May-June |
4 | چنګاښ | Changaskh | Čungā́x̌ | Cancer ♋︎ | June-July |
5 | زمری | Zmaray | Zmaráy | Leo ♌︎ | July-August |
6 | وږی | Wzhay | Wáǵay | Virgo ♍︎ | August-September |
7 | تله | Tala | Tә́la | Libra ♎︎ | September-October |
8 | لړم | Larrm | Laṛám | Scorpio ♏︎ | October-November |
9 | لیند | Leenda | Lindә́i | Sagittarius ♐︎ | November-December |
10 | مرغومی | Marghumay | Marǧúmay | Capricorn ♑︎ | December-January |
11 | سلواغه | Selwagha | Salwāǧá | Aquarius ♒︎ | January-February |
12 | کب | Kab | Kab | Pisces ♓︎ | February-March |