Pashtu (Noun)
Meaning
An Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan; the official language of Afghanistan.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The dialect of Pashtu spoken in Kandahar differs slightly from the one spoken in Kabul.
- Many refugees from Afghanistan who fled to Pakistan speak Pashtu as their native language.
- Pashtu is the primary language used in the Afghan government, media, and education system.
- Afghans who speak Pashtu often take pride in their rich cultural heritage and history.
- The US military trained personnel in Pashtu to aid in communication and cultural understanding.