When you are starting your journey on how to learn Pashto, the very first thing you need to master is the "identity" ending. In the KPK dialect , especially the way we speak in Kohat , the verb usually comes at the very end of the sentence. This is where the rules of Yam and Yu come into play. The word Yam (یم) is used exclusively for yourself. Whenever you start a sentence with " Za " (meaning I), you must finish it with "Yam." It functions like the word "am" in English. For instance, if you want to tell someone you are fine, you say "Za kha yam." Whether you are hungry, tired, or happy, as long as you are talking about yourself, "Yam" is your anchor. It is a simple pattern that builds immediate confidence in your speaking ability. On the other hand, we have Yu (یو). This is the plural form used when you are talking as a group. In our culture, the "we" is often more important than the "I...
Today, I am going to talk about a topic that is quite different from what I cover. I have been reading eBooks and read them from the first page to the last, literally not omitting anything—from the copyright info page to the final "About the author" page. AI image - Microsoft Edge Co-pilot One thing that stood out to me, and left me feeling a bit turned off, was the disclaimer by the author stating that they are not responsible for any damage arising from the use of their book. It reads something like this: "The author and publisher specifically disclaim all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of this book." It bothered me; how can you not be responsible for any damage that arises from your information? When something good happens to the reader, you proudly post it as testimonials and reviews. For example, Tom made $1000...