Pashto

Noun

Meaning

an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

afghan afghani Pashtu Paxto Pukhto Pushto Pashtun Pathan skinned Pashtoon Afghanistani Pakhto Pasto Poshto raided
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Antonyms

mountain

Hypernyms

iranian Iranian language

Related terms

Pashtun

Anagrams

pathos potash sophta poshta phatso

Examples

According to a 2003 National Geographic suggested figures, Pashtuns were put at ca. 70%, Tajiks 20%, Hazaras 6%, Baloch 2%, and Uzbeks 2%. citation Pashto serves as the main language in the city and the region. Source: Internet

A folk etymology offered is that the word "kand" or "qand" in Persian and Pashto (the local languages) means " candy ". Source: Internet

A crowd gathers inside a cool and dark alleyway and a conversation begins to brew in Pashto. Source: Internet

It is the native tongue of the Tajiks, Hazaras, Aimaks, and Kizilbash. citation Pashto is the native tongue of the Pashtuns, although many Pashtuns often use Dari and some non-Pashtuns are fluent in Pashto. Source: Internet

Early written records of Pashto began to appear around the 16th century. Source: Internet

Fluency in Pashto is often the main determinant of group acceptance as to who is considered a Pashtun. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pashmina Pashons pashta Pashtoon Pashtu Pashtun