شپه
špafeminine
The Pashto word for "night" is شپه (špa).
شپه refers to the period of time between sunset and sunrise.
Meaning: period between sunset and sunrise (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
This noun is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
špa
Did you know?
- The root of شپه is tied to an ancient Proto-Indo-European term kʷséps, which is a rare example of a prehistoric word that survived through multiple language shifts to reach modern Pashto.
- In traditional Pashto poetry, the 'night' is often personified as a veil or a cloak that hides secrets and lovers from the world.
- While شپه is the noun for 'night', the greeting used when arriving at night often emphasizes peace and safety rather than just the time of day.
Examples in context
- نن شپه ډیره ښکلې ده.nan shpa dera khkule da.Tonight is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “night” translations and entries شپه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries شپه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
