ښه ورځ ولرئ
kha woraz walary
ښه ورځ ولرئ (kha woraz walary) is the Pashto way to say "have a good day".
This phrase is a polite greeting used when saying goodbye to wish someone a pleasant day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ښه (good), ورځ (day) and ولرئ (have, in the polite imperative form).
How do you pronounce it?
kha woraz walary
Did you know?
- The Pashto word for 'day', ورځ, shares a prehistoric root with the English word 'light'. Both derive from the Proto-Indo-European root lewk-, meaning 'bright' or 'to shine'.
- While 'have a good day' is a standard polite parting in English, Pashto speakers often prefer more religious blessings, such as wishing that God protects you or grants you peace, during a farewell.
- In many Pashto-speaking cultures, a verbal wish for a good day is often accompanied by a slight nod or a hand placed over the heart to show sincerity.
Examples in context
- ښه ورځ ولرئ.khah wraz walaray.Have a good day.
Example conversation
Maryam and Ahmed are leaving a cafe.
- مریم Maryamاحمد، زه اوس ځم.Ahmed, za os zam.Ahmed, I am leaving now.
- احمد Ahmedښه، مریم، ښه ورځ ولرئ.Kha, Maryam, kha wraz larai.Okay, Maryam, have a good day.
- مریم Maryamمننه، تاسو هم ښه ورځ ولرئ.Manana, taso ham kha wraz larai.Thank you, you have a good day too.
- احمد Ahmedپه خیرت کې اوسئ.Pa khairat ke osai.Stay in safety.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ورځ, ښه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
