ګران
grân[ɡrɑn]
The Pashto word for beloved is ګران (grân).
ګران is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is much loved.
Meaning: much loved (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is grân.
Did you know?
- The word ګران can also be used to describe something that is 'heavy' or 'burdensome' depending on the context.
- In Pashto, the word ګران is used to describe both a 'beloved' person and an item that is 'expensive'.
- When reading Pashto poetry, if you encounter ګران, the poet may be playing on the double meaning of 'precious' and 'burdensome' to show the pain of love.
Examples in context
- هغه زما ګران ملګری دی.hagha zama gran malgaray dai.He is my beloved friend.
- دا زما ګران کتاب دی.da zama gran kitab dai.This is my beloved book.
Example conversation
Zalmay is greeting Zarkola at a family gathering.
- زلمای Zalmayسلام زركولہ، زما ګران خور!Salam Zarkola, zama gran khor!Hello Zarkola, my beloved sister!
- زركولہ Zarkolaسلام زلمی، ستاسو حال څنګه دی؟Salam Zalmay, staso haal sanga day?Hello Zalmay, how are you?
- زلمای Zalmayزه ښه یم، مننه.Ze kha yum, manana.I am fine, thank you.
- زركولہ Zarkolaمننه، زلمی ته هم سلام ووایه.Manana, Zalmay ta ham salam wowaya.Thanks, say hello to Zalmay too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ګران, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
