🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "I need help" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زه مرسته ته اړتیا لرم
"I need help" in Pashto · say it like zah mar-sta tah ar-tee-ah larm

The most natural way to say "I need help" in Pashto is زه مرسته ته اړتیا لرم. 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 د مرستې غوښتنه کوم
more formal way to express the need for help
زه مرسته غواړم
casual way to say I want help

When to use it

Use this phrase when you are in need of assistance or support. It can be used in various situations, such as asking for help with a task or when feeling overwhelmed. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه د دې کار لپاره مرسته ته اړتیا لرمI need help with this task
که چیرې ته مرسته راکړې، زه به خوشحاله شمIf you help me, I will be happy
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'زه مرسته لرم' instead of 'زه مرسته ته اړتیا لرم'.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear زه مرسته ته اړتیا لرم, 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

How do I ask for help in a specific situation?

You can specify the situation by adding details, like 'زه د کور د کار لپاره مرسته ته اړتیا لرم' (I need help with housework).

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