ښه بخت
sha bakht
ښه بخت (sha bakht) is the Pashto way to say good luck.
The phrase is used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide words of encouragement.
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
ښه (sha) means 'good' and بخت (bakht) means 'luck' or 'fortune'.
How do you pronounce it?
sha bakht
Did you know?
- In some cultural contexts, wishing someone 'good luck' directly can be seen as tempting fate, leading speakers to use more indirect prayers for success instead.
- The term بخت (bakht) is a loanword from Persian, illustrating the deep historical influence of Persian literature and administration on the Pashto language.
- The word بخت (bakht) is also used in Pashto to describe a person's destiny or fate, rather than just a random stroke of luck.
Example conversation
Zalmay and Zarkula are talking before a job interview.
- زلمای Zalmayزركولہ، نن ستا مرکابلد ده.Zarkula, nan sta morkabald da.Zarkula, your interview is today.
- زركولہ Zarkolaهو، زه لږه اندېښمنه یم.ho, za lga andishmana yam.Yes, I am a little nervous.
- زلمای Zalmayمه ډېره فکر کوه، ښه بخت!ma dera fikr kawa, sha bakht!Don't think too much, good luck!
- زركولہ Zarkolaمننه، زلمای!manana, Zalmay!Thank you, Zalmay!
