
Pashto - Wikipedia
Pashto[b] (/ ˈpʌʃtoʊ /, [6][4][5] / ˈpæʃtoʊ / PASH-toh; [c] پښتو, Pəx̌tó, [pəʂˈto, pʊxˈto, pəʃˈto, pəçˈto]) is an eastern Iranian language in the Indo-European language family, natively spoken in northwestern …
How to Speak Basic Pashto: The Most Useful Words and Phrases - wikiHow
Aug 5, 2025 · In order to chat with Pashto-speakers or even watch TV shows set in their homeland, you can learn some basic Pashto phrases that will help you greet others, introduce yourself, and even …
Pashto language | History, Grammar & Writing System - Britannica
Dec 10, 2025 · Originally spoken by the Pashtun people, Pashto became the national language of Afghanistan in 1936. It is spoken by more than 35 million people, most of whom reside in …
Pashto: Language Portal: Materials: Center for Languages of the …
Pashto is one of two official languages of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. It has multiple dialects, the main being the Western dialect, also known as Kandahari, and the Eastern dialect, also known …
Pashto language and alphabet - Omniglot
Pashto is an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran, India and other countries by about 40 million people.
Pashto | Iranian Languages
Pashto, sometimes also romanized as Pashtu or Pakhto, is the most widely spoken modern Eastern Iranian language, spoken primarily in south of Afghanistan and northwest of Pakistan. It is the only …
How to Learn the Pashto Language: A Beginner’s Guide
May 14, 2025 · Learn the Pashto language with this beginner's guide covering the alphabet, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, and tips for mastering the language with a native teacher.
Language of the Month April 2025 - Pashto – The National Museum of …
Pashto is an Indo-European language that belongs to the Southeastern Indo-Iranian branch of the language family and has three main varieties. Its Southern variety is an official language in …
Pashto | Penn Language Center - University of Pennsylvania
Pashto is one of the East Iranian group of languages. There are two major dialects of Pashto: Western Pashto, spoken in Afghanistan and in the capital, Kabul; and Eastern Pashto, spoken in northeastern …
Pashto | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
Pashto is a member of the southeastern Iranian branch of Indo-Iranian languages spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iran. There are three main varieties of Pashto: Northern Pashto, spoken …