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Welcome to another exciting lesson in our "Complete 0 to A1 Central Pashto Course"! Today, we will dive into the fascinating world of object pronouns in Central Pashto. Understanding object pronouns is crucial because they help us communicate more effectively by allowing us to replace nouns in sentences. This not only makes our speech smoother but also shows our grasp of the language's structure.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

What are Object Pronouns?

Object pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence to indicate the receiver of an action. For example, in the sentence "I see the dog," "the dog" is the object. If we want to make it more concise, we can say "I see it." Here, "it" is the object pronoun.

In Central Pashto, object pronouns are essential for building sentences that are natural and fluid. They help us avoid repetition and make our communication clearer.

Object Pronouns in Central Pashto

In Central Pashto, the object pronouns are as follows:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
ما	mā	me
ته	ta	you (singular)
هغه	hagha	him
هغې	haga	her
موږ	mozh	us
تاسو	tāso	you (plural/formal)
هغوی	haghway	them

These pronouns are used to replace the objects in sentences. Let's take a closer look at how they function in different contexts.

Usage of Object Pronouns

Object pronouns can be used in various ways, such as:

1. Direct Object: The pronoun receives the action directly.

2. Indirect Object: The pronoun indicates to whom or for whom the action is performed.

Let's explore examples of both usages.

Direct Object Examples

Here are some sentences where object pronouns act as direct objects:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
زه ما لرم.	za mā laram.	I have me.
ته هغه ولید.	ta hagha walid.	You saw him.
هغه هغې ته د کتاب ورکړ.	hagha haga ta da kitab warkrd.	He gave her the book.
موږ تاسو ته خوشحاله یؤ.	mozh tāso ta khushāla yō.	We made you happy.
هغوی ما ته پیغام ورکړ.	haghway mā ta payghām warkrd.	They sent me a message.

Indirect Object Examples

Now, let's look at some examples where object pronouns are used as indirect objects:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
زه ما ته زوی شو.	za mā ta zoy shū.	I became a son to me.
ته هغه ته پیغام واستوه.	ta hagha ta payghām wāstoha.	You sent a message to him.
هغه هغې ته انعام ورکړ.	hagha haga ta in‘ām warkrd.	He gave a reward to her.
موږ تاسو ته د کتابونه ورکوو.	mozh tāso ta da kitabuna warkū.	We give you the books.
هغوی ما ته د مرستې غوښتنه وکړه.	haghway mā ta da mrasṭe ghowhtana wakra.	They asked me for help.

Practice Makes Perfect

To solidify your understanding, let’s practice using these object pronouns in various sentences. Here are some exercises for you:

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct object pronouns.

1. زه __________ لرم. (I have ______.)

2. ته __________ ته خوشحاله یې. (You are happy for ______.)

3. هغه __________ ته لېږدوي. (He sends ______ to you.)

4. موږ __________ ته مرسته کوو. (We help ______.)

5. هغوی __________ لېدلي دي. (They have seen ______.)

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Central Pashto using object pronouns.

1. I see her.

2. He gives me a book.

3. You (plural) help us.

4. They send it to you (singular).

5. We love them.

Exercise 3: Create Your Own Sentences

Using the object pronouns, create five sentences in Central Pashto. Try to use a mix of direct and indirect objects.

Solutions to Exercises

Here are the solutions to the exercises above:

Exercise 1 Solutions

1. زه ما لرم. (I have me.)

2. ته هغې ته خوشحاله یې. (You are happy for her.)

3. هغه ما ته لېږدوي. (He sends me to you.)

4. موږ تاسو ته مرسته کوو. (We help you.)

5. هغوی ما لېدلي دي. (They have seen me.)

Exercise 2 Solutions

1. زه هغې ليدم. (I see her.)

2. هغه ما ته کتاب ورکوي. (He gives me a book.)

3. تاسو موږ سره مرسته کوئ. (You (plural) help us.)

4. هغوی دا تا ته لېږي. (They send it to you (singular).)

5. موږ هغوی سره مینه لرو. (We love them.)

Exercise 3 Solutions

(Students should create their own sentences, but examples can include:)

1. زه ما ته خوشحاله یم. (I am happy for me.)

2. ته هغوی ته زوی شو. (You became a son to them.)

3. هغه ما ته پیغام واستوي. (He sends a message to me.)

4. موږ تاسو ته کتابونه ورکوو. (We give you the books.)

5. هغوی ما ته مرستې غوښتنه وکړه. (They asked me for help.)

Conclusion

Understanding object pronouns is a vital step in mastering Central Pashto. They not only enhance your ability to communicate but also make your sentences richer and more varied. As you practice, try to incorporate these pronouns into your daily conversations. You’ll find that they make your speech much more natural and fluent!

Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson if you need more clarification. Happy learning!

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1

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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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