proper noun

Pashto

PASH-toh

Pashto (proper noun) means a language spoken by the Pashtun people, and an official language of Afghanistan and part of Pakistan. Example: “Many families in Kandahar speak Pashto at home.”

proper noun

A language spoken by the Pashtun people, and an official language of Afghanistan and part of Pakistan.

"Many families in Kandahar speak Pashto at home."

How to use Pashto

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOne of the two official languages of Afghanistan, alongside Dari.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the native name of the language, Pashto.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Pashto” mean?

The word “Pashto” means a language spoken by the Pashtun people, and an official language of Afghanistan and part of Pakistan. In plain terms, one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, alongside Dari.

How do you pronounce “Pashto”?

“Pashto” is pronounced PASH-toh (/ˈpæʃtəʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “Pashto” in a sentence?

Here is “Pashto” used in a sentence: “Many families in Kandahar speak Pashto at home.”

What part of speech is “Pashto”?

“Pashto” is a proper noun.