او
aw/aʊ/
The English word "and" is translated into Pashto as او (aw).
او is a conjunction used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
How do you pronounce it?
The word is romanized as aw and is pronounced /aʊ/.
Did you know?
- In Pashto, it is very common to omit او entirely when listing items, relying instead on a pause or the flow of the sentence to imply 'and'.
- In some Pashto dialects, the conjunction او can be replaced by a slight lengthening of the vowel sound in the preceding word during fast speech.
- When expressing 'both X and Y', Pashto doesn't just use او, but often employs a correlative structure that wraps around the nouns.
Examples in context
- ټام او ماری دلته چیښی کوي؟What're Tom and Mary doing here?This sentence is useful for practicing the use of او to connect two people.Tatoeba #7875990 by rahimikdr, translation #2642253 by CK
- دا جګه ده او همدارنګه ددي ورور.She's tall and so is her brother.This sentence shows how to use او to connect two descriptive qualities or subjects.Tatoeba #7876005 by rahimikdr, translation #7389272 by CH
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Maryam and Ahmad are talking about what to buy for dinner.
- مریم Maryamاحمد، موږ ته غوښه او ډال پکار دي.Ahmad, mung ta ghosha ao dal pakar dee.Ahmad, we need meat and lentils.
- احمد Ahmedښه، او مېوه هم واخلوم؟Kha, ao meva ham wakhlum?Okay, and should I buy fruit too?
- مریم Maryamهو، او یو بوتل اوبه هم واخلئ.Ho, ao yo botul oba ham wakhlai.Yes, and buy a bottle of water too.
- احمد Ahmedسمه ده، زه به هر څه واخلوم.Sama da, za ba har sa wakhlum.Alright, I will buy everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries او, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
