🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Bless you" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
خدای دې وکړي
"Bless you" in Pashto · say it like khoday dee wakri

The most natural way to say "Bless you" in Pashto is خدای دې وکړي. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

خدای دې رحمت وکړي
a more formal variant, often used in religious contexts
خدای دې برکت وکړي
a casual variant, used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone sneezes to express good wishes. It is a common response in social situations. It shows care and concern for the person's health. Use it in both formal and informal settings.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
کله چې هغه خېژي، زه وایم خدای دې وکړيWhen he sneezes, I say bless you
دوست مې خېژي، نو زه وایم خدای دې رحمت وکړيMy friend sneezes, so I say God bless you
Common mistake
Some learners might confuse this phrase with a greeting, but it is specifically for sneezing.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear خدای دې وکړي, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Pashto with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a specific response to 'bless you' in Pashto?

Typically, there is no specific response; it's just a polite expression.

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