دروغجن
daroghjan
The Pashto word for "liar" is دروغجن (daroghjan).
دروغجن is a noun used to describe a person who tells lies.
Meaning: one who tells lies (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
daroghjan
Did you know?
- In Pashtun society, calling someone a دروغجن can trigger a 'blood feud' or a long-standing family conflict because it attacks the core of 'Nang' or honor.
- The word دروغ for 'lie' is shared with Dari and Persian, reflecting centuries of linguistic exchange in the region.
- In traditional 'Jirga' councils, being labeled a دروغجن can result in a person being stripped of their credibility and voice within the community leadership.
Examples in context
- هغه یو ډېر لوی دروغجن دی.hagha yo der loy daroghjan dai.He is a very big liar.
Example conversation
Zalmay and Zala are arguing about a story.
- زلمای Zalmayزالا، زما خبره ومنه.Zala, zama khabara mana.Zala, believe me.
- زالا Zalaزلمای، ته یو دروغجن یې.Zalmay, ta yo droghajun ye.Zalmay, you are a liar.
- زلمای Zalmayزه هیڅکله دروغ نه وايم.Ze hitskala drogh na wayam.I never tell lies.
- زالا Zalaتاسو تل داسې وایاست.Taso tal dase wayast.You always say that.
