🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Mother" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
مور
"Mother" in Pashto · say it like moor

The most natural way to say "Mother" in Pashto is مور. 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

امې
more formal or literary term
ماما
used in some regions, more casual

When to use it

You can use 'مور' in everyday conversations when referring to your mother or someone else's mother. It is a warm and affectionate term. In formal contexts, you might choose 'امې'.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زما مور ډیر مهربانه ده.My mother is very kind.
مور مې د ښوونځي لپاره کتابونه راوړي.My mother brings books for school.
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'مور' with 'پلار' (father). Remember that 'مور' specifically means mother.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'مور' and 'امې'?

'مور' is used in everyday speech, while 'امې' is more formal or literary.

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