صُلْح
solh
The English word 'peace' can be translated into Dari as صُلْح (solh) or آشْتی.
Meaning: state of being free from war (noun)
Ways to say it
| Dari | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| صُلْح | solh |
| آشْتی | âšti |
The term صُلْح refers to peace in the sense of a formal treaty, a settlement between warring parties or a legal reconciliation. In contrast, آشْتی describes interpersonal harmony, such as making up with a friend or a family member after a quarrel.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the action of 'making peace' or 'reconciling' in a social context, the verb کردن is added to آشْتی to form آشْتی کردن.
How do you pronounce it?
solh
Did you know?
- In Afghan culture, the process of آشْتی کردن often involves a third-party mediator, known as a ریش سفید or 'white beard', who is a respected elder appointed to negotiate the peace.
- The word آشْتی comes from a root related to 'sitting together' or 'staying', reflecting the idea that interpersonal peace is achieved when people stop fleeing from each other and settle down.
- The word صُلْح is a loanword from Arabic, whereas آشْتی is of native Persian origin, showing how Dari distinguishes between formal religious or legal peace and domestic harmony.
Examples in context
- اینجا یک جایی است که همه می‌توانند با صلح زندگی کنند.This is a place where everyone can live in peace.
- دولتمندان مسئولیت دارند که صلح را حمایت کنند.The authorities have a responsibility to support peace.
- در اینجا من آرامش را پیدا می‌کنم.I find peace here.
- داشتن آرامش در زندگی بسیار مهم است.Having peace in life is very important.
- همه مردم خواهان صُلْح هستند.hama mardom khowāhān-e sulḥ hastand.All the people want peace.
- این صُلْح بسیار مهم است.in sulḥ besyār mühim ast.This peace is very important.
Example conversation
Sara and Ahmad are discussing the news about a conflict.
- سارا Saraآیا فکر می‌کنی صُلْح برقرار می‌شود؟aya fikr mekuny sulh barqarar meshowad?Do you think peace will be established?
- احمد Ahmadبله، صُلْح تنها راه است.bal, sulh tanha rah ast.Yes, peace is the only way.
- سارا Saraامیدوارم جنگ زود تمام شود.omidwaram jang zood tamam showad.I hope the war ends soon.
- احمد Ahmadمن هم همین طور، سارا.man ham hamyn tor, Sara.Me too, Sara.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “peace” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
