ژر
zhar
The English word "quick" is translated into Pashto as ژر (zhar).
ژر is used to describe something moving with speed.
Meaning: moving with speed (adj)
Which one should you use?
تیز is a standard and formal translation for the word 'quick' in Pashto.
How do you pronounce it?
zhar
Did you know?
- When describing a 'quick' person in terms of their temperament, Pashto speakers may use words related to 'lightness' rather than 'speed'.
- The word تیز (teez), often used as a formal synonym for 'quick', is also the word used for 'sharp' when describing a knife or a person's intellect.
- While ژر describes speed, you might use the word یو دم (one moment) to ask someone to be 'quick' in a conversational way.
Examples in context
- ماشین ډېر ژر ځي.mashin der zhar zi.The car goes very quickly.
Example conversation
Zalmay and Maryam are leaving for a meeting.
- زلمای Zalmayمریم، موږ باید ووځو.Maryam, mozh bayad wowadzo.Maryam, we have to go.
- مریم Maryamزه یوازې یو ژر تیاری کوم.Ze yawaze yo zar tayari kawom.I am just getting ready quickly.
- زلمای Zalmayوخت ډیر کم دی.Waqt der kam day.Time is very short.
- مریم Maryamښه، زه اوس راتلم.Kha, ze os ratlam.Okay, I am coming now.
