سهار
sahar
The Pashto word for morning is سهار (sahar).
سهار is a noun used to refer to the part of the day between dawn and midday.
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sahar.
Did you know?
- While سهار is the standard noun, when wishing someone a good morning, Pashtun speakers often use a phrase that focuses on 'light' or 'brightness' rather than the word for 'morning' itself.
- The concept of morning in Pashto culture is often deeply tied to the concept of 'barakat', or divine blessing, meaning that the early morning hours are seen as the most spiritually productive time of the day.
- Pashto speakers often distinguish between سهار, meaning the general morning period, and سحر, which specifically refers to the pre-dawn hours just before sunrise.
Examples in context
- ښه سهار تاسو ته.kha sahar taso ta.Good morning to you.
- نن سهار ډېر ګرم دی.nan sahar der gram dai.This morning is very hot.
Example conversation
Maryam and Omar meet at a cafe early in the day.
- مریم Maryamښه سهار عمر.kha sahar Omar.Good morning, Omar.
- عمر Omarښه سهار مریم، څنګه یې؟kha sahar Maryam, sanga ye?Good morning Maryam, how are you?
- مریم Maryamزه ښه یم، مننه.ze kha yam, manana.I am fine, thank you.
- عمر Omarد نن سهار هوا ډېره ښه ده.da nan sahar hawa dera kha da.The weather this morning is very good.
