ته ښه ښکارې
tə x̌ə xkāre
The phrase "you look good" in Pashto is ته ښه ښکارې (tə x̌ə xkāre).
This phrase is used as a compliment to tell someone that their physical appearance is attractive.
How do you pronounce it?
tə x̌ə xkāre
Did you know?
- The word ته shares a common ancestor with the English word 'thou', making them distant cousins through the Proto-Indo-European language family.
- In many Pashtun cultures, direct compliments on physical beauty can sometimes be seen as too forward, so such phrases are often used more sparingly than in English.
- If you were speaking to a person of high status or an elder, you would never use the word ته, as it is reserved for equals or those younger than you.
Examples in context
- ته ښه ښکارې.ta kha khkāre.You look good.
- په دې جامو کې ته ښه ښکارې.pa de jāmo ke ta kha khkāre.You look good in these clothes.
Example conversation
Zala and Omar meet at a cafe.
- زالا Zalaعمر، ته ښه ښکارې!Omar, ta kha khkāre!Omar, you look good!
- عمر Omarمننه، زالا!Manana, Zala!Thank you, Zala!
- زالا Zalaدا نوی سوټ دی؟Dā naw suit dai?Is this a new suit?
- عمر Omarهو، ډېره مننه.Ho, dera manana.Yes, thank you very much.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ته, ښه, CC BY-SA 4.0.
