🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
څنګه یې؟
"How are you?" in Pashto · say it like tsenga ye?

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Pashto is څنګه یې؟. 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

تاسو څنګه یاست؟
more formal way, used when addressing someone respectfully
څنګه یی؟
casual variant, often used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone and want to know how they are doing. It is a friendly and informal way to start a conversation. It can be used in both casual and formal settings, depending on the context.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
سلام! څنګه یې؟Hello! How are you?
زه ښه یم، ته څنګه یې؟I am good, how are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone or context, which can make the greeting sound too formal or too casual.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear څنګه یې؟, 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 it appropriate to use this phrase with strangers?

Yes, it is generally acceptable to greet strangers with this phrase in a friendly manner.

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