واده
wādafeminine
The Pashto word for wedding is واده (wāda). Wiktionary also lists توى (toy).
Meaning: marriage ceremony (noun)
Ways to say it
| Pashto | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| واده | wāda | feminine |
| توى | toy | masculine |
The term refers to a marriage ceremony.
Which one should you use?
The masculine form توى is used, while the feminine form واده is the standard form for the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Pashto, the noun is treated as feminine when using the form واده.
How do you pronounce it?
wāda
Did you know?
- Depending on the tribal area, a wedding ceremony may be strictly segregated, meaning there are two separate واده events happening simultaneously for men and women.
- The word واده can be used metaphorically in Pashto poetry to symbolize a union between the soul and the divine or the lover and the beloved.
- Traditional Pashto weddings often feature the 'Attan' dance, a rhythmic circle dance that can last for a long duration during the festivities.
Examples in context
- واده ډېر ښکلی و.wadah der khkaly wo.The wedding was very beautiful.
- تاسو ته د واده مبارکي وایم.taso ta da wada mubaraki wayam.I congratulate you on the wedding.
Example conversation
Zala and Ahmad are talking about an upcoming family event.
- زالا Zalaاحمد، د زما د ورور واده دی.Ahmad, da zama da wror wada day.Ahmad, it is my brother's wedding.
- احمد Ahmedواده به چېرته وي؟wada ba cherte wi?Where will the wedding be?
- زالا Zalaواده په کور کې دی.wada pa kor ke day.The wedding is at home.
- احمد Ahmedزه به ضرور ورشم.za ba zarur wrasham.I will definitely go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wedding” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
