Pashto

Pashto

Pashto (pronounced: /ˈpʌʃtoʊ/), also known as Pakhto, Pushto, Pukhto, or Pushtu, is a member of the southeastern Iranian branch of Indo-Iranian languages. It is spoken by the Pashtun people, who reside in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Etymology

The term "Pashto" is derived from the Pashtun people, who are the ethnic group speaking this language. The word "Pashtun" itself comes from the Persian word "Parsa", meaning "pure".

Related Terms

• Dari: The other official language of Afghanistan, closely related to Pashto.
• Farsi: The Persian language, which has influenced Pashto.
• Urdu: The national language of Pakistan, which has also influenced Pashto.
• Pashtunwali: The traditional lifestyle and code of conduct of the Pashtun people.
• Afghanistan: The country where Pashto is one of the two official languages.
• Pakistan: The country where a significant number of Pashtun people reside.

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Pashto
• Wikipedia's article - Pashto

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