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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore prepositions of place in Central Pashto. Prepositions are important in any language as they help us describe the location of objects and establish spatial relationships. Understanding and using prepositions correctly will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Central Pashto.

In this lesson, we will cover the meanings and usage of common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. We will provide numerous examples to illustrate each point and give you the opportunity to practice using prepositions in sentences. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage of prepositions and share interesting cultural facts related to the topic.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of prepositions of place in Central Pashto and be able to confidently describe the location of objects in your sentences.

Common Prepositions of Place[edit | edit source]

Let's start by learning about some common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. These prepositions help us indicate the position or location of an object in relation to another object or place.

Here are some of the most frequently used prepositions of place in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
د	de	in, at
په	pə	on, upon
له	lə	to, towards
چې	che	behind
دې	de	under, below
په ځمکه کې	pə zməka kə	beside, next to
په لاندې	pə lānde	between
په پېښې	pə pešə	in front of
د تندې کې	de tənde kə	above, over

Usage of Prepositions of Place[edit | edit source]

Now that we know the common prepositions of place in Central Pashto, let's explore their usage in sentences.

1. د (de) - in, at Example sentences:

زما کتاب د میز کې دی. (Zəmā kitāb de mez kə də) - My book is on the table.
مینه په ځمکه کې دي. (Mīne pə zməka kə də) - The menu is beside me.

2. په (pə) - on, upon Example sentences:

کتاب په میز کې دی. (Kitāb pə mez kə də) - The book is on the table.
میز په ځمکه کې ده. (Mez pə zməka kə də) - The table is beside the wall.

3. له (lə) - to, towards Example sentences:

زما خوځېدونکې له کابل ته دي. (Zəmā khwəśedonkə lə Kābul tə də) - My relatives are going to Kabul.
زما میوه له کور کې ده. (Zəmā mēwə lə kōr kə də) - My fruit is at home.

4. چې (che) - behind Example sentences:

چې اسپینړ دیکه وي. (Che aspənṛə deka wəi) - The mirror is behind the door.
چې زما چارواکه د دېوالې په څیر کې ده. (Che zəmā chārwāka də dēwālə pə tsēr kə də) - The chair is behind the wall.

5. دې (de) - under, below Example sentences:

دې لوبې په میز کې ده. (De lōbe pə mez kə də) - The pen is under the table.
دې کتاب په کابل کې دې. (De kitāb pə Kābul kə de) - The book is below Kabul.

6. په ځمکه کې (pə zməka kə) - beside, next to Example sentences:

زما موبایل په ځمکه کې ده. (Zəmā mubāyl pə zməka kə də) - My phone is beside me.
بریښنالې په ځمکه کې دې. (Bərēšnalə pə zməka kə də) - The glasses are next to the plate.

7. په لاندې (pə lānde) - between Example sentences:

په لاندې دوه میزونه په کور کې وي. (Pə lānde dwa mezona pə kōr kə wəi) - There are two tables between the houses.
په لاندې دوه میوه وي. (Pə lānde dwa mēwe wəi) - There are two fruits in between.

8. په پېښې (pə pešə) - in front of Example sentences:

پېښې زما کتاب په کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb pə Kābul kə də) - In front of me, there is a book in Kabul.
پېښې زما ګلوکار په کارخانه کې ده. (Pešə zəmā gəlōkār pə kārkhāna kə də) - In front of me, there is a worker in the factory.

9. د تندې کې (de tənde kə) - above, over Example sentences:

زما چمبې په کابل کې د تندې کې ده. (Zəmā čambē pə Kābul de tənde kə də) - Above me, there is a lamp in Kabul.
خوب وروستۍ په د کتاب په تندې کې ده. (Khōb warūstə pə də kitāb pə tənde kə də) - A nice bird is over the book.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The usage of prepositions of place may vary slightly in different regions of Central Pashto-speaking areas. For example, the preposition "د" (de) can also mean "at" in some dialects, whereas "په" (pə) is used more commonly in the standard Central Pashto.

In Pashtun culture, the concept of personal space is highly valued, and the choice of prepositions can reflect this cultural norm. For instance, Pashtuns often use the preposition "په لاندې" (pə lānde) meaning "between" when describing the location of objects or people, highlighting the importance of maintaining distance and boundaries.

Interesting fact: In traditional Pashtun architecture, houses are designed with a central courtyard known as "hujra." This open space serves as a gathering place for family and friends and is often surrounded by rooms. The use of prepositions in describing the location of objects within the hujra is significant to Pashtun culture.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice using prepositions of place in Central Pashto! Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate preposition.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition. 1. زما کتاب ___ میز کې ده. (Zəmā kitāb ___ mez kə də) - My book is on the table. 2. میز ___ ځمکه کې ده. (Mez ___ zməka kə də) - The table is beside the wall. 3. دې لوبې ___ میز کې ده. (De lōbe ___ mez kə də) - The pen is under the table. 4. پېښې زما کتاب ___ کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb ___ Kābul kə də) - In front of me, there is a book in Kabul.

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto. 1. The cat is behind the chair. 2. The flowers are between the two trees. 3. The mosque is in front of the school. 4. The bird is above the clouds.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition. 1. زما کتاب په میز کې ده. (Zəmā kitāb pə mez kə də) 2. میز په ځمکه کې ده. (Mez pə zməka kə də) 3. دې لوبې په میز کې ده. (De lōbe pə mez kə də) 4. پېښې زما کتاب په کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb pə Kābul kə də)

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto. 1. کتځې په چې چيښ وي. (Katzhē pə che chēṛə wəi) 2. ګلابو په لاندې دوه درې وي. (Gulābu pə lānde dwa dəre wəi) 3. مسجد په پېښې مکتب کې ده. (Masjid pə pešə məktəb kə də) 4. پرنده د تندې کې وي. (Paranda de tənde kə wəi)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned about prepositions of place in Central Pashto. By understanding the meanings and usage of these prepositions, you can now describe the location of objects accurately in your sentences. Keep practicing and incorporating prepositions into your daily conversations to strengthen your Central Pashto skills.

In the next lesson, we will delve into another aspect of Central Pashto grammar. Stay tuned and continue your journey towards becoming proficient in Central Pashto!

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

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+== Introduction ==
-__TOC__
+In this lesson, we will explore prepositions of place in Central Pashto. Prepositions are important in any language as they help us describe the location of objects and establish spatial relationships. Understanding and using prepositions correctly will enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Central Pashto.
-== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will cover the meanings and usage of common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. We will provide numerous examples to illustrate each point and give you the opportunity to practice using prepositions in sentences. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage of prepositions and share interesting cultural facts related to the topic.
-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.
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of prepositions of place in Central Pashto and be able to confidently describe the location of objects in your sentences.
+== Common Prepositions of Place ==
-<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] & [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
+Let's start by learning about some common prepositions of place in Central Pashto. These prepositions help us indicate the position or location of an object in relation to another object or place.
-== Prepositions of Place ==
-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:
+Here are some of the most frequently used prepositions of place in Central Pashto:
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-! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Central Pashto !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
-|-
-| لرّ || lur || on (vertical surface)
 |-
-| په راسته کې || pa raasta ke || to the right of
+| د || de || in, at
 |-
-| په چپه کې || pa chapa ke || to the left of
+| په || pə || on, upon
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-| په سره کې || pa sare ke || with
+| له || lə || to, towards
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-| په وړه کې || pa wra ke || underneath
+| چې || che || behind
 |-
-| په بالا کې || pa baala ke || on top of
+| دې || de || under, below
 |-
-| په مخ په مخ کې || pa makha pa makha ke || face to face
+| په ځمکه کې || pə zməka kə || beside, next to
 |-
-| په خواړه کې || pa khwaara ke || inside
+| په لاندې || pə lānde || between
 |-
-| په کندروالکې || pa kandrawalkay || behind
+| په پېښې || pə pešə || in front of
 |-
-| په مخابر کې || pa makhbar ke || between
+| د تندې کې || de tənde kə || above, over
 |}
-== Usage ==
+== Usage of Prepositions of Place ==
+Now that we know the common prepositions of place in Central Pashto, let's explore their usage in sentences.
-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:
+. د (de) - in, at
+Example sentences:
+* زما کتاب د میز کې دی. (Zəmā kitāb de mez kə də) - My book is on the table.
+* مینه په ځمکه کې دي. (Mīne pə zməka kə də) - The menu is beside me.
-* لومړی تخته ته وېشتلو. (weshtalo laumaray takhtay ta)--Put the plate on the table
+. په (pə) - on, upon
-* مېنځپانګه د فرح ورکولو سره ورتل. (wortolo maynzhpangah defarah wirkolo sara)--I danced with my friend at the party.
+Example sentences:
-* سوه تختي په وړه کې وهلو. (wahlo soh takhtay pa waray ke)--Put the book under the chair.
+* کتاب په میز کې دی. (Kitāb pə mez kə də) - The book is on the table.
-* خپل روغتيا په کندروالکې ده. (de kandarwalkay may khpal rogatiya da)--My shoes are behind the door.
+* میز په ځمکه کې ده. (Mez pə zməka kə də) - The table is beside the wall.
-* 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 ==
+. له (lə) - to, towards
+Example sentences:
+* زما خوځېدونکې له کابل ته دي. (Zəmā khwəśedonkə lə Kābul tə də) - My relatives are going to Kabul.
+* زما میوه له کور کې ده. (Zəmā mēwə lə kōr kə də) - My fruit is at home.
-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:
+. چې (che) - behind
+Example sentences:
+* چې اسپینړ دیکه وي. (Che aspənṛə deka wəi) - The mirror is behind the door.
+* چې زما چارواکه د دېوالې په څیر کې ده. (Che zəmā chārwāka də dēwālə pə tsēr kə də) - The chair is behind the wall.
-* Describe the location of different objects in your room, using different prepositions of place.
+. دې (de) - under, below
-* Describe the location of landmarks in your city or town, using different prepositions of place.
+Example sentences:
-* Ask a friend to describe the location of an object, using prepositions of place, and try to guess which object they are describing.
+* دې لوبې په میز کې ده. (De lōbe pə mez kə də) - The pen is under the table.
+* دې کتاب په کابل کې دې. (De kitāb pə Kābul kə de) - The book is below Kabul.
+. په ځمکه کې (pə zməka kə) - beside, next to
+Example sentences:
+* زما موبایل په ځمکه کې ده. (Zəmā mubāyl pə zməka kə də) - My phone is beside me.
+* بریښنالې په ځمکه کې دې. (Bərēšnalə pə zməka kə də) - The glasses are next to the plate.
+. په لاندې (pə lānde) - between
+Example sentences:
+* په لاندې دوه میزونه په کور کې وي. (Pə lānde dwa mezona pə kōr kə wəi) - There are two tables between the houses.
+* په لاندې دوه میوه وي. (Pə lānde dwa mēwe wəi) - There are two fruits in between.
+. په پېښې (pə pešə) - in front of
+Example sentences:
+* پېښې زما کتاب په کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb pə Kābul kə də) - In front of me, there is a book in Kabul.
+* پېښې زما ګلوکار په کارخانه کې ده. (Pešə zəmā gəlōkār pə kārkhāna kə də) - In front of me, there is a worker in the factory.
+. د تندې کې (de tənde kə) - above, over
+Example sentences:
+* زما چمبې په کابل کې د تندې کې ده. (Zəmā čambē pə Kābul de tənde kə də) - Above me, there is a lamp in Kabul.
+* خوب وروستۍ په د کتاب په تندې کې ده. (Khōb warūstə pə də kitāb pə tənde kə də) - A nice bird is over the book.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+The usage of prepositions of place may vary slightly in different regions of Central Pashto-speaking areas. For example, the preposition "د" (de) can also mean "at" in some dialects, whereas "په" (pə) is used more commonly in the standard Central Pashto.
+In Pashtun culture, the concept of personal space is highly valued, and the choice of prepositions can reflect this cultural norm. For instance, Pashtuns often use the preposition "په لاندې" (pə lānde) meaning "between" when describing the location of objects or people, highlighting the importance of maintaining distance and boundaries.
+Interesting fact: In traditional Pashtun architecture, houses are designed with a central courtyard known as "hujra." This open space serves as a gathering place for family and friends and is often surrounded by rooms. The use of prepositions in describing the location of objects within the hujra is significant to Pashtun culture.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice using prepositions of place in Central Pashto! Complete the following exercises by filling in the blanks with the appropriate preposition.
+Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
+. زما کتاب ___ میز کې ده. (Zəmā kitāb ___ mez kə də) - My book is on the table.
+. میز ___ ځمکه کې ده. (Mez ___ zməka kə də) - The table is beside the wall.
+. دې لوبې ___ میز کې ده. (De lōbe ___ mez kə də) - The pen is under the table.
+. پېښې زما کتاب ___ کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb ___ Kābul kə də) - In front of me, there is a book in Kabul.
+Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto.
+. The cat is behind the chair.
+. The flowers are between the two trees.
+. The mosque is in front of the school.
+. The bird is above the clouds.
+== Solutions ==
+Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct preposition.
+. زما کتاب په میز کې ده. (Zəmā kitāb pə mez kə də)
+. میز په ځمکه کې ده. (Mez pə zməka kə də)
+. دې لوبې په میز کې ده. (De lōbe pə mez kə də)
+. پېښې زما کتاب په کابل کې ده. (Pešə zəmā kitāb pə Kābul kə də)
+Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto.
+. کتځې په چې چيښ وي. (Katzhē pə che chēṛə wəi)
+. ګلابو په لاندې دوه درې وي. (Gulābu pə lānde dwa dəre wəi)
+. مسجد په پېښې مکتب کې ده. (Masjid pə pešə məktəb kə də)
+. پرنده د تندې کې وي. (Paranda de tənde kə wəi)
 == 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! You have successfully learned about prepositions of place in Central Pashto. By understanding the meanings and usage of these prepositions, you can now describe the location of objects accurately in your sentences. Keep practicing and incorporating prepositions into your daily conversations to strengthen your Central Pashto skills.
+In the next lesson, we will delve into another aspect of Central Pashto grammar. Stay tuned and continue your journey towards becoming proficient in Central Pashto!
-<span link>Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]] & [[Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Past-Continuous|Past Continuous]].</span>
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