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Central Pashto → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Common Verbs → Action Verbs

Introduction

In Central Pashto, verbs are a crucial part of the language, and they express actions and processes. In this lesson, you will learn some common action verbs and how to use them in sentences. It is essential to practice these verbs to improve your Pashto proficiency level.

Common Action Verbs

Below is a list of some common action verbs in Central Pashto. The list is not exhaustive but gives you a good starting point for vocabulary acquisition.

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English
کار کول	kaar kawal	to work
دې کول	dey kawal	to give
لاړ کول	laar kawal	to play
څکل کول	tsakal kawal	to walk
ستاسول	statasawal	to meet
خوراک ته لاړ کول	khwraak ta laar kawal	to eat
ننګ ورکول	nang wurkawal	to sit
سره خبري کول	sra khbery kawal	to talk
کوونکې کول	kuwankay kawal	to spend time
پاک کول	paak kawal	to clean
پراخه جوړول	praakha jawroll	to create
خپلاتول	khaplatol	to sleep

Using Action Verbs in Sentences

It is crucial to understand how to use action verbs in both positive and negative sentences in Central Pashto. Below are some examples:

Formation of Positive Sentences

To form a positive sentence in Central Pashto, you need to follow the sentence structure, which is subject-object-verb. Below are some examples:

• Subject + Object + Verb
• Zainab + khaar + dey kawal. (Zainab gives food.)
• Sami + las + tsakal kawal. (Sami plays with the ball.)
• Maryam + تنکه + ستاسول. (Maryam met with Tanika.)

Formation of Negative Sentences

To form a negative sentence in Central Pashto, نه is added before the verb. Below are some examples:

• Subject + نه + Verb
• من دي کول نه کوم. (I am not giving you the money.)
• زه لاړ نه کوم. (I am not playing.)

Practice

Now that you have learned some common action verbs in Central Pashto and how to use them in sentences, it's time to practice. Below are some exercises:

Exercise 1 - Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct action verb (use the present tense):

1. زه دې _________ کم. (I am giving.)
2. ننګ __________. (He is sitting.)
3. مې خوراک ته ________ کوم. (I am eating food.)
4. زه پاک _________. (I am cleaning.)
5. رېښتين نه ________. (They are not playing.)

Exercise 2 - Translate into Pashto

Translate the following sentences into Central Pashto:

1. She is working.
2. We are talking to the teacher.
3. They are spending time in the park.
4. He is not walking.
5. I am creating art.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you have learned some common action verbs in Central Pashto, how to use them in sentences, and how to form positive and negative sentences. The exercises you practiced would have improved your comprehension, pronunciation, and sentence formation. Keep practicing these verbs to build your vocabulary and proficiency level further.

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Personal Pronouns

• Subject Pronouns
• Object Pronouns

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Numbers and Counting

• Numbers 1-10
• Numbers 11-20

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb
• Negation

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Common Verbs

• Action Verbs
• State Verbs

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Present Tense

• Present Simple
• Present Continuous

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions

• Yes/No Questions
• Wh-Questions

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Possessive Pronouns and Adjectives

• Possessive Pronouns
• Possessive Adjectives

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores

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Prepositions

• Common Prepositions
• Prepositions of Place

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Sports

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Past Tense

• Past Simple
• Past Continuous

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Essentials

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Pashtun Customs and Traditions

• Traditional Clothing
• Pashtun Cuisine

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• Household Chores
• Vegetables
• Education
• Months of the Year and the Solar Hijiri Calendar
• Body
• Food
• Relationships