زما خبرو ته غوږ شه
zama khabaro ta ghwag sha
The English phrase "listen to me" is translated into Pashto as زما خبرو ته غوږ شه (zama khabaro ta ghwag sha).
This phrase is used as a request or command for someone to pay attention to what the speaker is saying.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "be an ear to my words".
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase زما خبرو ته غوږ شه, the word khabaro is the oblique case of khabar (word/speech). This specific form is required because it is followed by the preposition ta.
How do you pronounce it?
zama khabaro ta ghwag sha
Did you know?
- If you are speaking to an elder or a superior, using the exact form شه would be considered too blunt or rude.
- The word غوږ for 'ear' shares a common ancient root with the Persian word گوش, showing the deep connection between the two languages.
- In Pashto, the phrase غوږ شه describes a physical state of becoming an 'ear' rather than performing the action of listening.
Examples in context
- مهرباني وکړه، زما خبرو ته غوږ شه.meherbani okra, zama khabaro ta ghog sha.Please, listen to me.
Example conversation
Zarkola is trying to tell Zalmai something important.
- زركولہ Zarkolaزلمای، زما خبرو ته غوږ شه.Zalmay, zama khabaro ta ghwaz sha.Zalmai, listen to me.
- زلمای Zalmayهو زركولہ، زه اورم.Ho Zarkola, za awaram.Yes Zarkola, I am listening.
- زركولہ Zarkolaموږ باید اوس ووځو.Muz bayad os wowatzu.We should leave now.
- زلمای Zalmayښه ده، زه تیار یم.Kha da, za tayar yam.Alright, I am ready.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ته, غوږ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
