Pashtu

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Definition

Noun: 1. An Iranian language: Pashtu (also spelled Pashto) is an Eastern Iranian language. It is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan and is also widely spoken in parts of Pakistan.

Usage
  • Pashtu is used as the name of the language itself. It refers to the linguistic system, including its grammar, vocabulary, and scripts (it is typically written in a modified Arabic script).
Examples
  • Noun:
    • She is learning to speak Pashtu.
    • Pashtu has a rich tradition of poetry and folklore.
    • The government issued the statement in both Dari and Pashtu.
Advanced Usage
  • "Pashtu-speaking": Used as a compound adjective to describe people or regions.
    • He comes from a Pashtu-speaking province.
Variants and Related Words
  • Pashto: The most common alternate spelling for the language.
  • Afghani: This is not a synonym for the Pashtu language. "Afghani" primarily refers to the currency of Afghanistan. The demonym for a person from Afghanistan is "Afghan."
  • Pashtun (noun), Pashtun (adj): Refers to the ethnic group who are the primary native speakers of Pashtu. The language is named after this group.
    • The Pashtun people have a strong cultural identity.
Synonyms
  • Pashto: The direct synonym and alternate name for the language.
  • Afghan Persian: This is incorrect and a common misconception. "Afghan Persian" typically refers to Dari, the other official language of Afghanistan, not Pashtu.
Notes on Meaning
  • It is important to distinguish Pashtu (the language) from Pashtun (the ethnic group). While closely related, they are different words.
  • Pashtu is not mutually intelligible with Dari (Afghan Persian), though many Afghans are bilingual.
Noun
  1. an Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan

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