How to say “Yes” in Northern Pashto
The most common way to say “yes” in Northern Pashto. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
هو
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How do you say "Yes" in Northern Pashto?
"Yes" in Northern Pashto is "هو". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "هو" written in Northern Pashto?
Northern Pashto uses the Arabic alphabet, an abjad. "هو" is the standard right-to-left written form.
How do you pronounce "هو" in Northern Pashto?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "هو" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "هو" mean in English?
"هو" is the Northern Pashto way of saying "Yes" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Yes" in Northern Pashto?
Many languages — including Northern Pashto — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "هو" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Northern Pashto spoken?
Northern Pashto is spoken by an estimated 40 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Northern Pashto dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Northern Pashto dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "هو" or any other Northern Pashto text.