ته ښکلې یې
Ta khkule ye
The Pashto phrase for "you're pretty" is ته ښکلې یې (Ta khkule ye).
This phrase is a compliment used to tell someone that they are physically attractive.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ته (you), ښکلې (pretty) and یې (are).
Which one should you use?
If you want to say "you are very pretty", you can add ډېر before the adjective to say ته ډېر ښکلی یې.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase changes based on the gender of the person you are addressing. Use ښکلی instead of ښکلې when speaking to a man.
How do you pronounce it?
Ta khkule ye
Did you know?
- In traditional Pashto culture, praising someone's beauty can sometimes be followed by a phrase to ward off the 'evil eye' to avoid bringing bad luck to the person being complimented.
- The word ته is a distant linguistic relative of the English word 'thou', as both descend from the same ancient Proto-Indo-European root.
- In some Pashto dialects, a compliment on beauty might be expressed through a metaphor involving the moon, as the moon is the ultimate symbol of perfection and loveliness in Pashto poetry.
Examples in context
- ښکلې مېرمنه، ته ښکلې یې.khaklay mermanah, ta khaklay ye.Pretty lady, you're pretty.
Example conversation
Khan is giving a compliment to Zarkola.
- خان Khanزركولہ، ته ښکلې یې.Zarkola, ta khkule ye.Zarkola, you're pretty.
- زركولہ Zarkolaمننه، دا ستاسو مهرباني ده.Manana, da staso mehrabani da.Thank you, that is kind of you.
- خان Khanرښتیا وايم، ته ډېره ښه ښکارې.Rastya wayam, ta dera kha khkare.I'm telling the truth, you look very good.
- زركولہ Zarkolaډېره مننه، خان.Dera manana, Khan.Thank you very much, Khan.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ته, CC BY-SA 4.0.
