سپوږمۍ
spoǵmëy/spoʐˈməi/feminine
The English word "moon" is translated into Pashto as سپوږمۍ (spoǵmëy).
The word refers to the natural satellite of the planet Earth.
Meaning: the natural satellite of planet Earth (noun)
Which one should you use?
While سپوږمۍ is the standard Pashto word for the moon, the word قمر is an Arabic loanword used specifically in more formal, poetic or religious contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun سپوږمۍ is grammatically feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /spoʐˈməi/ (spoǵmëy).
Did you know?
- In Pashto culture, the سپوږمۍ is a common female given name, reflecting the moon's association with beauty and serenity.
- In many Pashto dialects, the term for 'moon' is used metaphorically to describe a person of exceptional beauty or a beloved companion.
- The distinction between the native سپوږمۍ and the Arabic-derived قمر can signal a speaker's level of education or the specific literary tradition they are referencing.
Examples in context
- سپوږمۍ نن ډیره ښکلې ده.spogmay nan dera khkule da.The moon is very beautiful tonight.
- سپوږمۍ په اسمان کې ده.spogmay pa asman ke da.The moon is in the sky.
Example conversation
Zalmay and Zala are looking at the night sky.
- زلمای Zalmayزالا، سپوږمۍ ته وګوره.Zala, spogmay ta wagora.Zala, look at the moon.
- زالا Zalaهو، سپوږمۍ نن ډیره روښانه ده.ho, spogmay nan dera roshana da.Yes, the moon is very bright tonight.
- زلمای Zalmayآسمان ډیر ارامه دی.asman der arame day.The sky is very calm.
- زالا Zalaرښتیا ده، ډیره ښکلې ده.rashtya da, dera shkale da.It is true, it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moon” translations and entries سپوږمۍ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
