راځه
radza
The English phrase "come on" can be expressed in Pashto as راځه (radza).
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix را (towards the speaker) and the verb root for "come".
How does it change in a sentence?
راځه is the singular and informal form used when addressing one person. راځئ is the plural or polite version used when addressing multiple people or showing respect.
How do you pronounce it?
radza
Did you know?
- While راځه is a command to move, using it with a sudden, sharp tone can function as a way to tell someone to 'stop dreaming' or 'be realistic'.
- In the heat of an argument, a Pashto speaker might use a variation of this phrase not to encourage movement, but as a sharp, verbal challenge to invite a person to 'come and try' to fight or argue.
- The directionality of the prefix را is so strict that if you wanted to tell someone to 'come' towards a third person rather than towards you, you would have to switch to a completely different prefix, such as ځه.
Examples in context
- راځه، زه درسره یم.Raza, za darsara yam.Come on, I am with you.
Example conversation
Maryam is encouraging Khan to join a game.
- مریم Maryamراځه، زموږ سره لوبه وکړه.Raza, zamoz sara loba okra.Come on, play with us.
- خان Khanزه لږ ستړی یم.Ze lag stary yam.I am a little tired.
- مریم Maryamراځه، یوازې پنځه دقیقې دي.Raza, yawaze pinza daqiqe dee.Come on, it is only five minutes.
- خان Khanښه، زه به درسره راشم.Kha, ze ba darsara rasham.Okay, I will come with you.
