سړی
saṛay/sa.ɽaˈɪ/masculine
The English word 'man' is translated into Pashto as سړی (saṛay).
The word سړی refers to an adult male human.
Meaning: adult male human (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form سړی is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is saṛay. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Pashto word سړی is an unexpected relative of the English word 'herd'. Both descend from an ancient root meaning a row or a group of animals.
- In Pashto culture, the word سړی is often used in a moral sense to describe a 'real man', implying courage, honor and reliability rather than just biological sex.
- Pashto uses the word سړی in idioms that equate 'manhood' with the ability to protect one's guests and home, reflecting the ancient tradition of hospitality.
Examples in context
- زه فکر نکوم چه ټام به هغه سړی پیژنی کوم چه د ماری سره خبري کوي.I don't think Tom knows the man who's talking to Mary.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use سړی when identifying a specific person.Tatoeba #7876000 by rahimikdr, translation #6352955 by CK
- هغه یو ښه سړی دی.hagha yao kha saray day.He is a good man.
- دا سړی ډېر غني دی.da saray der ghani day.This man is very rich.
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Example conversation
Ahmed and Zarkula are talking about a neighbor.
- احمد Ahmedایا ته هغه سړی پیژنې؟aya ta hagha saray pejanay?Do you know that man?
- زركولہ Zarkolaهو، زه هغه سړی پیژنم.ho, za hagha saray pezhanam.Yes, I know that man.
- احمد Ahmedهغه ډېر مهربان دی.hagha der mehraban day.He is very kind.
- زركولہ Zarkolaهو، هغه ډېر ښه سړی دی.ho, hagha der kha saray day.Yes, he is a very good man.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “man” translations and entries سړی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries سړی, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
