مينه
mina/miˈna/feminine
The English word 'love' can be translated into Pashto using several terms, most commonly مينه (mina). Wiktionary also lists عشق ('ešq) and محبت (mohabat).
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| مينه | mina | /miˈna/ | feminine |
| عشق | 'ešq | masculine | |
| محبت | mohabat | masculine |
All three Pashto terms refer to the concept of strong affection, but they carry different nuances regarding intensity and context.
Which one should you use?
مينه is the most common and standard way to express love in everyday Pashto. In contrast, عشق denotes a more intense, passionate or romantic love. The term محبت is often used to describe affection or fondness.
How does it change in a sentence?
مينه is a feminine noun, whereas both عشق and محبت are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
mina (IPA: /miˈna/)
Did you know?
- The word مينه is an ancient relative of the English word 'mind' and the German word 'denken', because both stem from a root meaning 'to think'.
- In traditional Pashtun culture, the expression of عشق is frequently portrayed in folk tales as a destructive or agonizing force rather than a purely happy one.
- While مينه is the standard term for love, it is also used as a common female name in Pashto-speaking regions.
Examples in context
- محبت فقط یوه لوبه ده.Love is just a game.This sentence uses محبت to illustrate a philosophical statement about love being a game.Tatoeba #7876001 by rahimikdr, translation #6466393 by OsoHombre
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries مينه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries مينه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
