لمر
lmar/lmar/masculine
The English word "sun" is translated into Pashto as لمر (lmar).
لمر refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It is also used to describe the light and warmth received from the sun, or to refer to a star acting as the center of any single solar system.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /lmar/.
Did you know?
- In traditional Pashto poetry, the 'sun' is frequently used as a metaphor for a beautiful face or a person of high status and nobility.
- While لمر is the standard Pashto term, you will often hear the Persian loanword خورشید in classical literature. Using the Persian term can change the tone from a common conversation to a highly stylized, poetic one.
- In rural Pashtun culture, the position of لمر in the sky often serves as the primary clock for scheduling agricultural work and social visits.
Examples in context
- لمر نن ډېر ګرم دی.Lmar nan der garam day.The sun is very hot today.
- لمر په ختیځ کې راوځي.Lmar pa khitiz ke rawazi.The sun rises in the east.
Example conversation
Ahmed and Zala are talking about the weather outside.
- احمد Ahmedبهر وګوره، لمر څنګه ځلیږي!bahar wagora, lamar sanga dzalegi!Look outside, how the sun is shining!
- زالا Zalaهو، نن هوا ډېره ښه ده.ho, nan hawa dera kha da.Yes, the weather is very good today.
- احمد Ahmedراځه چې لمر ته ووځو.ratza che lamar ta wudzu.Come, let's go out into the sun.
- زالا Zalaسمه ده، زه تیار یم.sama da, za tayar yam.Alright, I am ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries لمر, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
