🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Family" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
کورنۍ
"Family" in Pashto · say it like kor-na-ee

The most natural way to say "Family" in Pashto is کورنۍ. 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

خانواده
more formal term, often used in written contexts

When to use it

You can use this word when talking about your relatives or household. It is common in both casual and formal conversations. It can refer to immediate family or extended family depending on the context.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زما کورنۍ ډیر خوشحاله ده.My family is very happy.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'کورنۍ' with 'خانواده', thinking they are interchangeable, but 'کورنۍ' is more commonly used in everyday speech.

The fastest way to remember it

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

What is the difference between 'کورنۍ' and 'خانواده'?

'کورنۍ' is used in everyday conversation, while 'خانواده' is more formal and often used in writing.

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