زما
zma
The Pashto word for "mine" is زما (zma).
زما is a possessive pronoun used to indicate that something belongs to the speaker.
Meaning: that which belongs to me (pron)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is zma.
Did you know?
- Because Pashto uses a complex system of 'clitics', the word 'mine' can sometimes be attached to the end of a verb rather than the object itself.
- In poetic Pashto, the concept of 'mine' is often used to express intense loyalty or deep spiritual connection to a person or a concept.
- When expressing possession of a family member, Pashto speakers often use زما in a way that emphasizes the relationship rather than legal ownership.
Examples in context
- دا تلویزیون ما دیThis TV is mine.
- دا زما کتاب دی.da zama kitab dai.This is my book.
- زما کور ډېر لرې دی.zama kor der lere dai.My house is very far.
- زما نوم احمد دی.zama num Ahmad dai.My name is Ahmad.
Example conversation
Zala and Omar are looking for a lost bag.
- زالا Zalaدا بکس زما ده؟Da baks zama da?Is this bag mine?
- عمر Omarنه، دا زما ده.Na, da zama da.No, this is mine.
- زالا Zalaبیا زما بکس چیرته ده؟Bia zama baks chirta da?Then where is my bag?
- عمر Omarهغه هلته ده.Hagha halter da.It is over there.
