خدای
xwdāy/xdɑj/masculine
The English word "god" is translated into Pashto as خدای (xwdāy).
خدای is a masculine noun used to mean a deity.
Meaning: deity (noun)
Which one should you use?
While خدای is a native Pashto word for a deity, the word الله (Allah) is also frequently used and carries a more specific Islamic connotation.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is xwdāy and the IPA is /xdɑj/.
Did you know?
- In many Pashto idioms, خدای is used as a filler or emotional emphasis in ways that do not refer to a deity. For example, it can be used to express deep frustration or disbelief in a way similar to how some English speakers use 'good grief'.
- In many Pashto dialects, the word خدای is used in common idioms to mean 'good luck' or 'may God protect you', functioning more like a blessing than a formal noun.
- The term خدای is borrowed from Classical Persian.
Examples in context
- خدای لوی دی.Khuday loyay day.God is great.
- خدای دې وکړي چې ښه شي.Khuday de wokri che kha shi.May God make him well.
- موږ په خدای ایمان لرو.Mung pa Khuday iman laro.We believe in God.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are talking about a sick friend.
- احمد Ahmedهغه اوس څنګه دی؟Hagha os sanga day?How is he now?
- زالا Zalaښه دی، خدای دې شکر دی.Kha day, Khuday de shukara day.He is well, thanks be to God.
- احمد Ahmedخدای دې ورته برکت ورکړي.Khuday de warta barakat warkri.May God give him blessings.
- زالا Zalaآمین، ډېره مننه.Amin, dera manana.Amen, thank you very much.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “god” translations and entries خدای, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خدای, CC BY-SA 4.0.
