ورځ مو په خير
wradz mo pa kheyr
ورځ مو په خير (wradz mo pa kheyr) is the Pashto way to say good afternoon.
ورځ مو په خير is the standard way to wish someone a good afternoon or a good day in a polite setting. Although the phrase literally refers to the "day" (ورځ), it serves as a standard afternoon greeting.
Meaning: greeting said in the afternoon (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "May your day pass in goodness" or "May your day be in peace".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word مو (mo) is the second-person plural pronoun. In this context, it is used to show respect to the person being greeted.
How do you pronounce it?
wradz mo pa kheyr
Did you know?
- The Pashto word for 'day' ورځ shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'light'. Both descend from the Proto-Indo-European root *lewk-, which means 'bright' or 'to shine'.
- The concept of 'kheyr' (خير) used in this greeting is borrowed from Arabic. It has evolved in Pashto to represent not just 'goodness' but also a general sense of safety and divine protection.
- Although the phrase translates to 'good afternoon', it is often used as a polite way to end a conversation or say goodbye during the day, similar to saying 'have a nice day'.
Examples in context
- ورځ مو په خير.vraz mo pa khair.Good afternoon.
- ورځ مو په خير، وروره.vraz mo pa khair, vrora.Good afternoon, brother.
- ورځ مو په خير، ښې ورځ مو په خير.vraz mo pa khair, she vraz mo pa khair.Good afternoon, have a good day.
Example conversation
Maryam meets Zalmai in a garden during the afternoon.
- مریم Maryamورځ مو په خير، زلمای.vraz mo pa khair, Zalmai.Good afternoon, Zalmai.
- زلمای Zalmayورځ مو په خير، مریم.vraz mo pa khair, Maryam.Good afternoon, Maryam.
- مریم Maryamتاسو څنګه یاست؟taso sanga yast?How are you?
- زلمای Zalmayزه ښه يم، مننه.ze kha yam, manana.I am fine, thank you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ورځ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
