بس کړه
The phrase "stop it" in Pashto is بس کړه.
بس کړه is used to tell someone to cease an annoying action or to indicate that someone has had enough of something, such as food or drink.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the word بس meaning "enough" and the imperative verb کړه meaning "do".
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "stop it" politely or to a group of people, use the form بس کړئ instead of the singular بس کړه.
Did you know?
- If you are in a heated argument, using the singular بس کړه can be seen as a 'verbal slap' because it denies the listener any social standing or respect.
- The word کړه is an irregular imperative, meaning it does not follow the standard conjugation patterns one might find in other Pashto verbs.
- In certain contexts, using بس کړه to a person of higher status instead of the polite بس کړئ is considered a significant social insult rather than just a grammatical error.
Examples in context
- بس کړه.bas kra.Stop it.
- دا کار بس کړه.da kaar bas kra.Stop this work.
- مهرباني وکړه، بس کړه.meharbaani okra, bas kra.Please, stop it.
Example conversation
Omar is teasing Maryam about her singing voice.
- عمر Omarمریم، ستا غږ ډېر بد دی!Maryam, sta ghag der bad day!Maryam, your voice is very bad!
- مریم Maryamعمر، بس کړه!Omar, bas kra!Omar, stop it!
- عمر Omarزه یوازې یوه ټوکه کوم.ze yawaza yawka kawom.I am only joking.
- مریم Maryamخفه مه کوه.khafa ma kawa.Don't make me upset.
