ارام شه
aaraam sha
To relax in Pashto is to say ارام شه (aaraam sha).
The phrase ارام شه is used as an imperative to tell someone to relax, rest or calm down.
Meaning: (intransitive) to rest and become relieved of stress (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun ارام (rest/peace) and the verb شه (become/be).
How do you pronounce it?
aaraam sha
Did you know?
- The word ارام (aaraam) can also refer to a 'steady' or 'even' pace in walking, suggesting that relaxation is also about rhythm and consistency.
- In certain dialects, the command to relax can be softened by adding particles that make it sound less like an order and more like a gentle suggestion, which is crucial for maintaining 'Pashtunwali' or social etiquette.
- In many Pashtun contexts, instead of telling someone to 'relax', a host might use the phrase خپل ځان په ارام کې کېږده (khpal zan pa aaraam ke kegda), which literally means 'place yourself in rest'.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking after a long day at work.
- زركولہ Zarkolaاحمد، ته ډېر ستړی ښکارې.Ahmad, te der stari khkari.Ahmad, you look very tired.
- احمد Ahmedهو، زه ډېره کاري فشار لرم.Ho, za dera kari fishar laram.Yes, I have a lot of work pressure.
- زركولہ Zarkolaبیا نو یو څه ارام شه.Bya no yo tsa aram sha.Then relax a little.
- احمد Ahmedمننه، زه به ارام وکړم.Manana, za ba aram wakram.Thanks, I will rest.
