کوچنی
kučnay/kut͡ʃ.nai/
The Pashto word for 'small' is کوچنی (kučnay). Wiktionary also lists وړوکی (waṛukay).
Meaning: not large (adj)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| کوچنی | kučnay | /kut͡ʃ.nai/ |
| وړوکی | waṛukay | /waˈɺ̢ukai/ |
This adjective is used to describe something that is not large in size.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two forms: کوچنی and وړوکی. While both relate to smallness, کوچنی is the default form.
How do you pronounce it?
The two syllables are pronounced /kutʃ.nai/.
Did you know?
- When describing a person of small stature, using کوچنی can sometimes sound unintentionally condescending or imply that the person is unimportant, whereas other terms are more respectful.
- The word کوچنی can shift meaning entirely from 'small in size' to 'young in age' depending on the subject.
- In some Pashto contexts, the concept of 'small' is expressed by using words that mean 'light' or 'weak' rather than a specific adjective for size.
Examples in context
- دا یو کوچنی کور دی.da yaw kochay kor day.This is a small house.
- هغه یو کوچنی ماشوم دی.hagha yaw kochay mashom day.He is a small child.
Example conversation
Zala and Ahmed are looking at a new apartment.
- زالا Zalaدا خونه ډیره کوچنی ده.Da khuna dera kochani da.This room is very small.
- احمد Ahmedهو، خو قیمت یې کم دی.Ho, kho qimat ye kam day.Yes, but its price is low.
- زالا Zalaما ته کوچنی ځای نه خوښ دی.Ma ta kochani zay na khwash day.I do not like a small space.
- احمد Ahmedبیا بل ځای وګورو.Bia bal zay wogoro.Then let's look at another place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “small” translations and entries کوچنی, وړوکی, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
