زما ګرانه
zma grana
In Pashto, "my darling" is said as زما ګرانه (zma grana).
زما ګرانه is a term of endearment used to address a person who is loved deeply. Other informal ways to express this sentiment include using جانان (Janan) for "my darling" or "my dear", and جگر (Jigar) to refer to someone as "my darling".
What does it mean word for word?
زما (zma) means "my" and ګرانه (grana) means "dear" or "beloved".
How do you pronounce it?
zma grana
Did you know?
- While زما ګرانه is used for a beloved, the word ګران is also used to describe an item that is 'expensive' in a shop.
- The root of ګرانه can also relate to something 'heavy' or 'precious', implying that the beloved has a weight of importance in the speaker's life.
- In highly traditional settings, these terms of endearment are often whispered or used in private, as public displays of affection are generally avoided.
Examples in context
- زما ګرانه، ته ډېر ښایسته یې.zama grana, ta der khayasta ye.My darling, you are very beautiful.
Example conversation
A couple greeting each other at home.
- مریم Maryamسلام زما ګرانه، ته څنګه یې؟Salam zama grana, te sanga ye?Hello my darling, how are you?
- احمد Ahmedزه ښه یم، مننه مریم.Ze kha yam, manana Maryam.I am fine, thank you Maryam.
- مریم Maryamآیا ته غرلۍ غواړې؟Aya te gharalay ghware?Do you want some tea?
- احمد Ahmedهو، ډیره مننه.Ho, dera manana.Yes, thank you very much.
