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Vocabulary

In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary for common foods in Central Pashto. Food is an important aspect of Pashtun culture and cuisine. Whether you are visiting Pashtun friends or dining at a Pashtun restaurant, you will find these words helpful.

Basic Vocabulary

Here are some basic vocabulary words for common foods in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
ماست	māst	yogurt
مرغ	murğ	chicken
چاول	căwəl	rice
نمک	namak	salt
شیرینی	šīrīnī	pastry
سبزی	sabzī	vegetable
میوه	mēwe	fruit
روټی	rwțī	bread

Meat and Poultry

Meat and poultry are an important part of Pashtun cuisine. Here are some vocabulary words for meat and poultry in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
گوشت	gōšt	meat
گوشتۀ مرغ	gōštā-i murğ	chicken meat
برگر	bargar	beefburger
پسۀ مرغ	pasā-i murğ	chicken drumstick
پسۀ مرغۀ سینۀ	pasā-i murğā-i sina	chicken breast
کوفتۀ گوشت	kofta-i gōšt	meatball

Vegetables

Vegetables are an important part of Pashtun cuisine, as Pashtuns tend to eat a lot of vegetables. Here are some vocabulary words for vegetables in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
ټماټر	ṭămāțar	tomato
باګن	bāğan	eggplant
لیموں	līmūñ	lemon
مرچ	murč	chili pepper
پیاز	pīyāz	onion
سبزی	sabzī	vegetable

Fruits

Fruits are a great way to end a meal, and Pashtuns love their fruits. Here are some vocabulary words for fruits in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
انار	anār	pomegranate
انجیر	injīr	fig
خوبانی	xübānī	apricot
قرمزی	qirmizī	raspberry
سیب	sēb	apple
موږ	mōǧ	banana

Dairy Products

Dairy products are a staple in the Pashtun diet. Here are some vocabulary words for dairy products in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
پنیر	panīr	cheese
دوده	dōda	buttermilk
ماست	māst	yogurt
پیژ	pēž	cream

Grains

Grains such as rice and wheat are a staple in Pashtun cuisine. Here are some vocabulary words for grains in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
نان	nān	bread
چاول	căwəl	rice
سفیده دېګی	safēda dēǧī	white flour
پټه	pața	flour

Beverages

Pashtuns drink many different types of beverages. Here are some vocabulary words for common beverages in Central Pashto:

Central Pashto	Pronunciation	English Translation
چای	căy	tea
کوفی	kōfī	coffee
شیرینی	šīrīnī	sweet drink
مېوې	mēwē	juice

Grammar

Here are some examples of how to use food vocabulary in sentences:

آیا ته ما ډېره میټ خوړ کو؟ (Āyā ta tə dēra mīț xoṛ kō?) - Do you like meat?
زه چاول پخېژم. (Za căwəl paxéžam.) - I cook rice.
دا پاڼې د چاول د پکاوو وختيدلی شي. (Dā pāṇē də căwəl də pukāwō wuxtipədəlē šē.) - I cooked this dish with rice.
دا دریمی خیلی تر لذیذ دی. (Dā dərīmī xēlī tar lażīz dē.) - This dreamy is very delicious.

Exercises

Translate the following sentences to Central Pashto:
- I want to eat chicken.
- Do you like fruit?
- She drinks buttermilk.
- We don't eat cheese.
- The rice is cooked.

Practice having a short conversation with a partner using food vocabulary. Ask and answer questions about your favorite dishes.

Table of Contents - Central Pashto Course - 0 to A1

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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