خنځير
xanjirmasculine
The English word 'pig' is translated into Pashto using خنځير (xanjir). Wiktionary also lists سور (sur) and سوډر (soḍër).
Meaning: mammal of family Suidae (noun)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| خنځير | xanjir | masculine | |
| سور | sur | /sur/ | |
| سوډر | soḍër | ||
| خوګ | xug | masculine |
All provided Pashto terms refer to the mammal of the family Suidae.
Which one should you use?
The form خوګ is a more colloquial or common way to refer to a pig compared to the more formal خنځير. The plural form of the colloquial word خوګ is خوګونه.
How do you pronounce it?
xanjir
Did you know?
- The term سور is not only used for the animal but is also frequently used in Pashto as a harsh insult to describe a person of low character.
- Because pigs are considered 'haram' in Islamic law, many Pashto speakers avoid using these words in daily conversation and may use euphemisms instead.
- In Pashto, calling someone a خنځير is not just a description but a severe insult implying a lack of morality or cleanliness.
Example sentences for Pashto are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Maryam and Zalmai are looking at animals in a picture book.
- مریم Maryamزلمای، دا کوم حیوان دی؟Zalmai, da kum haywan day?Zalmai, what animal is this?
- زلمای Zalmayدا یو خنځير دی.Da yaw khanzir day.This is a pig.
- مریم Maryamرنګ یې څنګه دی؟Rang ye sanga day?What color is it?
- زلمای Zalmayدا خنځير ګلابی رنګ لري.Da khanzir gulabi rang lari.This pig has a pink color.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pig” translations and entries سور, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
