ښه خوب وکړه
kha khoob wukrra
The phrase sleep well in Pashto is expressed as ښه خوب وکړه (kha khoob wukrra).
This phrase is used to wish someone a good night's rest.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ښه (good), خوب (sleep) and وکړه (do/make).
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ښه خوب وکړه is the masculine/neutral singular imperative. If speaking specifically to a female, the verb ending changes to وکړې. To say 'sleep well' more politely or to a group of people, use the form ښه خوب وکړئ instead of ښه خوب وکړه.
How do you pronounce it?
kha khoob wukrra
Did you know?
- The word خوب (sleep) shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'sleep', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root *swep-.
- The word خوب can also be used in other contexts to refer to a dream, meaning the phrase can subtly wish someone 'good dreams' as well as good sleep.
- Depending on the region, the pronunciation of the letter ښ in ښه can shift between a 'sh' sound and a 'kh' sound, though the meaning remains the same.
Examples in context
- ښه خوب وکړه.kha khob wkara.Sleep well.
Example conversation
Khan is heading to bed and Maryam is saying goodnight.
- مریم Maryamښه خوب وکړه، خان.kha khob wkara, Khan.Sleep well, Khan.
- خان Khanمننه، مریم.manana, Maryam.Thank you, Maryam.
- مریم Maryamبیا سبا به خبرې کوو.bia saba ba khabary kawo.We will talk again tomorrow.
- خان Khanښه، د سبا په هیله.kha, da saba pa heela.Okay, until tomorrow.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries خوب, ښه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
