🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Long time no see" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ډیر وخت شو چې نه یم لیدلی
"Long time no see" in Pashto · say it like deer wakht sho che na yem leedali

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Pashto is ډیر وخت شو چې نه یم لیدلی. 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

بیا مو ولیدل
Used when you meet someone again after a long time
کومه ورځ مو ولیدل
More casual, used among friends

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It expresses a sense of nostalgia or surprise at the long gap. It is friendly and can be used in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
سلام! ډیر وخت شو چې نه یم لیدلی.Hello! It has been a long time since I last saw you.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form for 'to see'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in formal situations?

Yes, it can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

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