In this post, you will learn how to say ‘how are you?’ in Pashto. You’ll also learn common responses so you can respond if you’re asked this question. This can be really useful if you’re speaking with someone from Afghanistan.
There are 2 main languages spoken in Afghanistan, Dari and Pashto.
Pashto is a completely different language to Dari. Around 48% of the population speak Pashto and it is the native language of the Pashtuns (an ethnic group in Afghanistan). Pashto is actually used for the lyrics of the national anthem.
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How To Say ‘How Are You?’ in Pashto
There are a few different ways to say ‘how are you?’ in Pashto.
| How are you? | Teh sanga yee |
| How are you? | Sanga yast |
| Are you good? | Kha yast |
All of these are commonly used in Afghanistan and will be understood.
Check out the video below to hear the pronunciation:
How To Respond To ‘How Are You?’ In Pashto
There are many different ways that you can reply to this question. Below are the most common responses to this question. I’ve also included how to say ‘thank you’ as it’s polite to thank someone if they ask how you are.
| Thank you | Manana |
| I’m fine/I’m good | Za kha yam |
| Thanks to god, I’m good | Shokor day |
How To Say ‘And You?’ in Pashto
The final thing you need to know is how to ask ‘and you?’ if someone asks how you are.
| And you? | Tatsenga yee |
Thanks for reading this post.
You should now know how to say ‘how are you?’ in Pashto and you should also be able to respond if you’re asked!
Increase your vocabulary further by learning the country names in Pashto.