🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Excuse me" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
بښنه غواړم
"Excuse me" in Pashto · say it like bakh-sha-na ghuar-um

The most natural way to say "Excuse me" in Pashto is بښنه غواړم. 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

بښنه
used in more casual situations
بښنه مه کوئ
a more formal way to say it

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to politely interrupt someone or when you need to apologize for a minor mistake. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can use it when asking for directions or when you accidentally bump into someone.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
بښنه غواړم، زه لاره نه پوهیږم.Excuse me, I don't know the way.
بښنه غواړم، آیا تاسو مرسته کولی شئ؟Excuse me, can you help me?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use polite tone when saying it.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear بښنه غواړم, 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

When should I use 'بښنه غواړم'?

Use it when you need to apologize or get someone's attention politely.

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