مننه
manana/məˈnɘ.nə/
The English phrase "thank you" is translated into Pashto as مننه (manana) or تشکر.
Meaning: an expression of gratitude (intj)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| مننه | manana | /məˈnɘ.nə/ |
| تشکر | tašakór |
Both forms are used to express gratitude.
Which one should you use?
مننه is the most common way to say "thank you" in everyday, informal conversation, whereas تشکر is more formal and is often used in official or more respectful contexts.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is manana. The pronunciation is /məˈnɘ.nə/ with 3 syllables. The stress is on the 2nd of 3 syllables.
Did you know?
- In Pashto, expressing gratitude is often paired with a gesture of placing your right hand over your heart. This signals that the thanks are felt sincerely within the chest.
- Depending on the region, a response to مننه might not be 'you are welcome' but rather a prayer for God's blessing on the person.
- While تشکر is used in Pashto, it is a loanword from Persian, which in turn borrowed it from Arabic.
Examples in context
- ډېره مننه.dera manana.Thank you very much.
- د مرستې لپاره مننه.da mrastay lapara manana.Thank you for the help.
Example conversation
Zalma gives Zala a gift.
- زلمای Zalmayدا ستاسو لپاره ده.Da staso lapara da.This is for you.
- زالا Zalaمننه، زلمای! ډیره ښکلې ده.Manana, Zalmay! Dera khkule da.Thank you, Zalmay! It is very beautiful.
- زلمای Zalmayخوشاله شه چې خوښه دې شوه.Khoshala sha che khokha de shwa.I am glad you like it.
- زالا Zalaتاسو ته هم مننه.Taso ta ham manana.Thank you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you” translations and entries مننه, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
