Language/Central-pashto/Grammar/Prepositions-of-Place
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Introduction
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.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Adjectives & How to Use Be.
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:
| Central Pashto | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| لرّ | lur | on (vertical surface) |
| په راسته کې | pa raasta ke | to the right of |
| په چپه کې | pa chapa ke | to the left of |
| په سره کې | pa sare ke | with |
| په وړه کې | pa wra ke | underneath |
| په بالا کې | pa baala ke | on top of |
| په مخ په مخ کې | pa makha pa makha ke | face to face |
| په خواړه کې | pa khwaara ke | inside |
| په کندروالکې | pa kandrawalkay | behind |
| په مخابر کې | pa makhbar ke | between |
Usage
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:
- لومړی تخته ته وېشتلو. (weshtalo laumaray takhtay ta)--Put the plate on the table
- مېنځپانګه د فرح ورکولو سره ورتل. (wortolo maynzhpangah defarah wirkolo sara)--I danced with my friend at the party.
- سوه تختي په وړه کې وهلو. (wahlo soh takhtay pa waray ke)--Put the book under the chair.
- خپل روغتيا په کندروالکې ده. (de kandarwalkay may khpal rogatiya da)--My shoes are behind the door.
- 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
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:
- Describe the location of different objects in your room, using different prepositions of place.
- Describe the location of landmarks in your city or town, using different prepositions of place.
- Ask a friend to describe the location of an object, using prepositions of place, and try to guess which object they are describing.
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!
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Common Prepositions & Past Continuous.
Other Lessons
- Object Pronouns
- Present Simple
- Negation
- Subject Object Verb
- Present Continuous
- Conditional Mood
- Pronouns
- Past Continuous
- Questions
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