کار خانگی
kār-e khānegī
The English word 'homework' is translated into Dari as کار خانگی (kār-e khānegī).
کار خانگی is used to refer to work that is done at home.
Meaning: work that is done at home (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
This phrase is composed of kār (work) and khānegī (domestic/home-related).
Which one should you use?
The term تکالیف تحصیلی means academic assignments and is a formal way to say homework.
How do you pronounce it?
kār-e khānegī
Did you know?
- The root کار is shared with the word پیکار, which means 'battle' or 'struggle', suggesting a linguistic connection between working and fighting.
- In many Afghan households, کار خانگی can refer to domestic chores like cleaning or cooking rather than school assignments.
- The term تکالیف is the plural form of a word meaning 'assignment' and is derived from Arabic, reflecting the historical influence of Islamic scholarship on Afghan education.
Example conversation
Omar and Maryam are talking about school in the living room.
- عمر Omarمریم، آیا کار خانگی را انجام دادی؟Maryam, aya kar khanagi ra anjam dadi?Maryam, did you do the homework?
- مریم Maryamبله عمر، من آن را تمام کردم.Bale Omar, man an ra tamam kardam.Yes Omar, I finished it.
- عمر Omarمیتوانی به من کمک کنی؟Mi-tawani ba man komak kuni?Can you help me?
- مریم Maryamبله، بیا با هم انجام دهیم.Bale, bia ba ham anjam dahim.Yes, let's do it together.
