سړوپۍ
saṛopǝyfeminine
The English phrase ice cream is translated into Pashto as سړوپۍ (saṛopǝy). Wiktionary also lists شېريخ (širyax).
Meaning: dessert (noun)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| سړوپۍ | saṛopǝy | feminine |
| شېريخ | širyax | masculine |
In Pashto, ice cream is a noun used to describe the dessert.
Which one should you use?
The term سړوپۍ is a feminine noun, while شېريخ is a masculine form.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is saṛopǝy.
Did you know?
- In many Pashtun communities, ice cream is often served with a side of crushed pistachios or saffron, reflecting the regional preference for aromatic and nutty flavors over plain vanilla.
- In rural areas, you may find 'Kulfi' referred to by its own name rather than سړوپۍ. Kulfi is a denser, non-churned version of ice cream that does not melt as quickly in the Afghan heat.
- While سړوپۍ is the standard term, in many Afghan urban centers, people simply use the English loanword 'ice cream' when ordering in cafes.
Example sentences for Pashto are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Khan and Zala are at a dessert shop.
- خان Khanزالا، ته څه خوړل غواړې؟Zala, ta tse khwaral ghware?Zala, what do you want to eat?
- زالا Zalaزه سړوپۍ خوړل غواړم.Za sarupay khwaral ghwaram.I want to eat ice cream.
- خان Khanکوم رنګ سړوپۍ خوښې؟Kum rang sarupay khwashe?Which color ice cream do you like?
- زالا Zalaزه سپینه سړوپۍ خوښوم.Za spina sarupay khwashum.I like white ice cream.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “ice cream” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
