مېړه
meṛᶕmasculine
The Pashto word for husband is مېړه (meṛᶕ). Wiktionary also lists خاوند (xāwand) and مړو (mṛo).
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| مېړه | meṛᶕ | masculine | |
| خاوند | xāwand | masculine | |
| مړو | mṛo | masculine | |
| سړی | saṛay | /sa.ɽaˈɪ/ | masculine |
All the provided forms are used to refer to a male partner in marriage.
Which one should you use?
While مېړه is the standard colloquial term, خاوند is a more formal and respectful version. The word سړی literally means 'man', but it is used in certain colloquial contexts to refer to one's husband.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form مېړه is the standard colloquial term for husband used in many Pashto dialects.
How do you pronounce it?
meṛᶕ
Did you know?
- The term سړی shares an ancient linguistic root with the English word 'herd', tracing back to the concept of a group or row of people.
- The word خاوند carries a sense of 'owner' or 'master' in some historical contexts, adding a layer of authority to the term for 'husband'.
- In many Pashto-speaking households, a woman might refer to her husband by his name or a respectful title rather than using the word for 'husband' directly.
Examples in context
- زما مېړه په کور کې دی.zama mēṛa pa kor ke de.My husband is at home.
- تاسو مېړه لرئ؟tāso mēṛa lare?Do you have a husband?
- زما مېړه ډېر ښه سړی دی.zama mēṛa der kha saṛay de.My husband is a very good man.
Example conversation
Two acquaintances meeting at a market.
- زركولہ Zarkolaاحمد صاحب، ستاسو مېړه چیرته دی؟Ahmed sahib, staso mēṛa chirta day?Mr. Ahmed, where is your husband?
- احمد Ahmedزما مېړه کور ته لاړ.Zama mēṛa kor ta laṛ.My husband went home.
- زركولہ Zarkolaآیا هغه نن به راشي؟Aya hagha nan ba rashi?Will he come today?
- احمد Ahmedهو، هغه ماښام به راشي.Ho, hagha masham ba rashi.Yes, he will come this evening.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations and entries سړی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سړی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
