سلام
salam
سلام (salam) is the Pashto way to say "greetings".
سلام is the standard way to say "hello" or "greetings" in Pashto.
Meaning: formal way of saying "hello" (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word سلام literally means "peace."
How do you pronounce it?
salam
When do people say it?
When someone says سلام, a common and polite response is وعلیکم السلام, which means "and upon you be peace". For expressing gratitude, the word مننه means "thank you".
Did you know?
- In the tribal code of Pashtunwali, the act of offering the first سلام is seen as a sign of humility and a way to establish peace before a conversation begins.
- In many Pashtun cultures, a greeting is often accompanied by a hand placed over the heart, which signals sincerity and deep respect to the person being addressed.
- The concept of 'peace' within سلام is so central that the word is also used in Pashto to describe a state of truce or the end of a conflict.
Examples in context
- سلام، ستاسو حال څنګه دی؟Salām, stāso hāl sanga day?Greetings, how are you?
Example conversation
Zarkola and Khan meet at a professional office.
- زركولہ Zarkolaسلام، خان صاحب.Salam, Khan sahib.Hello, Mr. Khan.
- خان Khanسلام، زركولہ خور.Salam, Zarkola khor.Hello, sister Zarkola.
- زركولہ Zarkolaتاسو څنګه یاست؟Taso sanga yast?How are you?
- خان Khanزه ښه یم، مننه.Ze kha yam, manana.I am fine, thank you.
