🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Where are you from?" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
تاسو چیرته یاست؟
"Where are you from?" in Pashto · say it like tah-soo cheer-tah yahst

The most natural way to say "Where are you from?" in Pashto is تاسو چیرته یاست؟. 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

تاسو د کوم ځای یاست؟
A more formal way to ask.
تاسو له کوم ځایه راغلي یاست؟
Used when asking about someone's origin.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when meeting someone new and you want to know their background. It is a friendly way to start a conversation. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
تاسو چیرته یاست؟Where are you from?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'you' based on formality.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear تاسو چیرته یاست؟, 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

Is it polite to ask someone where they are from?

Yes, it is generally considered polite and shows interest in the person.

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