In this lesson we will teach you some very useful phrases that we refer to as pleasantries. These are the words or phrases that we use in order to show respect, appreciation, humility etc. By using these words one will come across as a polite person. \u00a0Even if you don\u2019t speak the language you will still be able to use these phrases. \u00a0The following are some of the most common phrases that we use in Pashto language.<\/p>\n
\u0645\u0646\u0646\u0647 <\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Manana<\/strong> <\/strong>means, \u201cThank you\u201d the usage of this word is that same as its equivalent in English.<\/p>\n \u062e\u06cc\u0631 \u06cc\u0648\u0633\u06cc <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Khair Yosay \u00a0<\/strong>is another way of saying \u201cThank you\u201d, however, it is informal and more like a prayer. It literally means, \u201cMay you face good.\u201d\u00a0 It could be used interchangeably with \u201cmanana\u201d but \u00a0it is not well suited for formal situations.<\/p>\n \u0647\u06cc\u0644\u0647 \u06a9\u0648\u0645<\/strong> Heela kawoom <\/strong>\u00a0means, \u201cyou are welcome\u201d\u00a0 it can also mean \u201cplease\u201d, \u201cplease don\u2019t mention it\u201d<\/p>\n \u0645\u0647\u0631\u0628\u0627\u0646\u06cc <\/strong>\u00a0Mehrabaani <\/strong>is a very useful phrase. It is used to ask someone politely to start talking. It is also used to offer someone a seat. \u00a0For instance, if someone comes to your office by pointing to a chair and saying \u201cMehrabaani\u201d you are very politely asking him\/her to have a seat.\u00a0 This same phrase can also be used to mean, \u201cGo ahead\u201d.<\/p>\n \u0633\u062a\u0693\u06cc \u0645\u0634\u06cc <\/strong>\u00a0Starray ma-shay\u00a0 <\/strong>literally means, \u201cMay you not be tired\u201d . When you pass by or see someone working hard you will say \u201cstarry ma-shay\u201d . Also, when someone comes to your office or home, you will great him\/her by using this phrase.<\/p>\n \u06a9\u0648\u0631 \u0648\u062f\u0627\u0646 <\/strong>\u00a0koor wadaan <\/strong>is another version of saying \u201cThank you\u201d .<\/p>\n \u0633\u062a\u0631\u06ab\u06d0 \u062f\u06cc \u062e\u0627\u06cc\u0633\u062a\u0647 \u062f\u064a <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0stargy de khaaista dee <\/strong>means \u201cYour eyes are beautiful.\u201d. This phrase is used to answer to a compliment. For example, if someone tells you that you have beautiful hair, you would answer by saying \u201cstargy de Khaaista dee\u201d. In Pashto we don\u2019t answer a compliment by saying \u201cthank you\u201d.<\/p>\n \u00a0Watch the accompanying video for the correction pronunciation of these phrases.<\/p>\n