Language Phrasebook
Essential Dari and Pashto phrases for travelers in Afghanistan
Dari
سلام
Pashto
سلام
English
Hello
Pronunciation
Salaam
Dari
خداحافظ
Pashto
خداحافظ
English
Goodbye
Pronunciation
Khuda hafiz
Dari
صبح بخیر
Pashto
سهار مو خیر
English
Good morning
Pronunciation
Sobh bekheir
Dari
شب بخیر
Pashto
ماښام مو خیر
English
Good evening
Pronunciation
Shab bekheir
Dari
چطور هستید؟
Pashto
څنګه یاست؟
English
How are you?
Pronunciation
Chetor hastid?
Tips for Using These Phrases:
- • Dari is the most widely spoken language in Afghanistan
- • Pashto is the second most common language
- • Many Afghans also speak some English, especially in cities
- • Always greet people with "Salaam" when entering shops or meeting people
- • Show respect by using formal language with elders