بس
bas
The English phrase "enough" is translated into Pashto as بس (bas).
بس is commonly used as an interjection to tell someone to stop an action or to indicate that a quantity is sufficient. It can be used to mean "enough", "stop" or "that's it".
Meaning: sufficient (det)
How do you pronounce it?
bas
Did you know?
- In Pashto, if you want to say someone has had 'enough' food in a polite way, you might use different phrasing than the blunt بس, as the latter can sound like you are scolding a child.
- Using بس in a soft tone can signal contentment, but a sharp tone can be interpreted as an aggressive command to be silent.
- In many contexts, repeating the word as بس بس functions like an urgent 'stop' or 'no more' rather than just describing a quantity.
Examples in context
- بس ده.bas da.That is enough.
Example conversation
Zalmai is pouring tea for Zarkola.
- زلمای Zalmayنور چای غواړې؟Noor chay ghware?Do you want more tea?
- زركولہ Zarkolaنه مننه، بس دی.Na manana, bas day.No thanks, it is enough.
- زلمای Zalmayښه ده، زه به یې لرې کړم.Kha da, za ba ye lare kram.Alright, I will take it away.
- زركولہ Zarkolaډیره مننه، زلمای.Derra manana, Zalmai.Thank you very much, Zalmai.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry بس, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
