🇦🇫 Pashto phrases

How to Say "Yes and no" in Pashto

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
هو او نه
"Yes and no" in Pashto · say it like ho aw na

The most natural way to say "Yes and no" in Pashto is هو او نه. 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

هو او نه
this is the standard way to express both agreement and disagreement
هو او نه، دواړه
used to emphasize both sides more clearly

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to express both agreement and disagreement in a conversation. It is useful in discussions where a simple yes or no is not sufficient. This phrase can also be used to indicate a mixed feeling about a topic.

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Examples in Pashto

PashtoEnglish
زه د دې موضوع په اړه هو او نه یم.I am both yes and no about this topic.
د دې پروژې په اړه هو او نه وو.There were both yes and no opinions about this project.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with just saying 'هو' or 'نه', missing the nuance.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear هو او نه, 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 'هو او نه'?

Use it when you want to express both agreement and disagreement simultaneously.

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