🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "I'm sorry" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
بښنه غواړم
"I'm sorry" in Pashto · say it like bakh-sha-na ghwa-rum

The most natural way to say "I'm sorry" in Pashto is بښنه غواړم. 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

بښنه
A more casual way to say sorry.
بښنه مې ومنه
A more formal way to express an apology.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to apologize for a mistake or an inconvenience. It is appropriate in both formal and informal situations. You can use it when you bump into someone or when you need to express regret for something you did.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
بښنه غواړم چې ما تا ځنډولی.I am sorry that I kept you waiting.
بښنه غواړم، زه ناوخته راغلم.I apologize, I arrived late.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with 'مننه' (thank you), which is not an apology.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear بښنه غواړم, 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?

You should use it whenever you feel you have made a mistake or caused inconvenience to someone.

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