🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "I understand" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
زه پوهیږم
"I understand" in Pashto · say it like zah po-hee-gum

The most natural way to say "I understand" in Pashto is زه 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 پوه شوم
used when referring to a specific moment of understanding
زه پوهیږم چې
used to introduce a clause explaining what is understood

When to use it

You can use this phrase when someone explains something to you and you want to confirm your understanding. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. You can also use it in conversations to show that you are following along with the discussion.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه پوهیږم چې ته څه وایېI understand what you are saying
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'زه پوه شوم', which means 'I understood' in the past tense.

The fastest way to remember it

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

How do I say 'I don't understand' in Pashto?

You can say 'زه نه پوهیږم' (za na po-hee-gum).

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