ما ته ښکل کړه
mā ta kskul kra
To say "give me a kiss" in Pashto, you say ما ته ښکل کړه (mā ta kskul kra).
This phrase is used when you are making a direct request for someone to kiss you.
How do you pronounce it?
mā ta kskul kra
Did you know?
- The word ته is an ancient linguistic relative of the English word 'thou'.
- A kiss on the cheek is a common greeting between men in some Pashtun regions to signal brotherhood and kinship.
- While the phrase sounds direct, in many Pashtun cultures, physical affection like kissing in public is strictly avoided to maintain 'nang' or honor.
Example conversation
A couple saying goodbye for the day.
- مریم Maryamعمر، زه اوس ځم.Omar, ze os zam.Omar, I am going now.
- عمر Omarډېر ژر به بیرته راشې.Der zar ba berta rashe.You will be back very soon.
- مریم Maryamما ته ښکل کړه.Ma ta shkal kra.Give me a kiss.
- عمر Omarښه، خدای پامان.Kha, Khuday paman.Okay, goodbye.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ته, CC BY-SA 4.0.
