🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "I don't know" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زه نه پوهیږم
"I don't know" in Pashto · say it like zah nah po-hee-zum

The most natural way to say "I don't know" in Pashto is زه نه پوهیږم. 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

زه نه پوهیږم چې
used when providing additional context or reason
ما نه پوهیږم
a more casual way to say it

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you genuinely do not have the answer to a question. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It can also be used to express uncertainty about a topic or situation.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه نه پوهیږم چې دا څنګه کار کوي.I don't know how this works.
زه نه پوهیږم چې هغه چیرته دی.I don't know where he is.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'زه پوهیږم' which means 'I know'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear زه نه پوهیږم, 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 this phrase?

Use it when you are unsure or lack information about something.

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