سترګې
starge
The Pashto word for "eyes" is سترګې (starge).
سترګې refers to the organs of the body used for seeing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, the word stargul may be used to refer to eyes.
How does it change in a sentence?
سترګې (starge) is the plural form of "eye".
How do you pronounce it?
starge
Did you know?
- There is a common cultural belief in Pashto-speaking regions involving the 'evil eye', where specific phrases are used to protect سترګې from jealousy.
- In Pashto poetry and song, the word ستوری (stori) meaning 'star' is often used as a metaphor for a beautiful or bright eye.
- In some Pashto idioms, having 'big eyes' does not necessarily mean large physical eyes, but can imply someone is being overly greedy or suspicious.
Example conversation
Khan and Zala are talking about tiredness.
- خان Khanزالا، ته ستړې ښکارې.Zala, ta stare shkare.Zala, you look tired.
- زالا Zalaهو، زما سترګې بندیږي.Ho, zama starge bandige.Yes, my eyes are closing.
- خان Khanبیا ته باید ارام وکړې.Bia ta bayad aram wkre.Then you should rest.
- زالا Zalaمننه، خان.Manana, Khan.Thank you, Khan.
