ورک شه
wruk sha
In Pashto, "get lost" is said as ورک شه (wruk sha).
Meaning: go away! (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word ورک (wruk) literally means "lost".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The default form ورک شه is informal and can be perceived as rude or aggressive depending on the tone.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes to ورک شې (wruk she) when addressing a single female.
How do you pronounce it?
wruk sha
Did you know?
- Using ورک شه in a formal setting or toward an elder is considered a severe breach of 'Pashtunwali', the traditional ethical code of the Pashtun people.
- The concept of being 'lost' expressed by ورک can also refer to a loss of memory or a mental lapse, adding a layer of 'losing one's mind' to the phrase.
- While ورک شه is a command for someone to leave, the word ورک is also used to describe something that has vanished into thin air or become extinct.
Examples in context
- ورک شه!wark sha!Get lost!
Example conversation
Zala is arguing with Ahmed in the street.
- زالا Zalaزه تاته سره خبره نه کوم.Za tāta sara khabara na kawom.I am not talking to you.
- احمد Ahmedزالا، زما خبره واوره.Zala, zmā khabara wawra.Zala, listen to me.
- زالا Zalaورک شه، احمد!Warak sha, Ahmed!Get lost, Ahmed!
- احمد Ahmedښه، زه ځم.Kha, za zam.Fine, I am going.
