رښتیا
rishtya
رښتیا (rishtya) is the Pashto word for really in English.
The adverb رښتیا is used to mean 'really', 'truly' or 'actually'. It is employed when a speaker wants to express truth or sincerity in a statement.
Meaning: actually (adv)
How do you pronounce it?
rishtya
Did you know?
- The root of رښتیا is closely tied to the concept of 'straightness' or 'uprightness', implying that something is 'really' true because it is straight and not crooked.
- The concept of truth in Pashto is often tied to ننګ or honor, meaning that saying رښتیا is not just about factual accuracy but about one's personal integrity.
- While رښتیا means 'really', Pashto speakers often use the phrase په رښتیا to add emotional weight or a sense of swearing an oath to their statement.
Examples in context
- رښتیا به ډېره ښه وي.rishtiya ba deera kha wi.It will actually be very good.
- دا رښتیا یو ښکلی ځای دی.da rishtiya yo khkulay zaay dey.This is actually a beautiful place.
Example conversation
Omar and Zala are discussing a surprise party.
- عمر Omarزالا، موږ یو parti لرو.Zala, mung yaw party laro.Zala, we are having a party.
- زالا Zalaرښتیا؟ زه ډېره خوشاله شوم!Rishtia? Ze dera khushala shum!Really? I am very happy!
- عمر Omarهو، دا رښتیا ده.ho, da rishtia da.Yes, it is actually true.
- زالا Zalaمننه، عمر!manana, Omar!Thank you, Omar!
