In this lesson of our Pashto mini-course, we focus on one of the most important and beginner-friendly grammar rules in Pashto: using “Da … de” to say “This is …”. Mastering this structure is a key milestone in How to speak Pashto , because it allows you to describe objects, places, and people from day one. In English, we say, “This is a house.” In Urdu, the equivalent is “Yeh ghar hai.” In Pashto, the same idea is expressed as “Da kor de.” Here, “Da” means this, “kor” means house, and “de” (pronounced like day but with a soft 'D' as in fa th er) works like is. This sentence structure is extremely common in everyday Pashto conversations and forms the foundation of Pashto language basics. Pashto also has masculine and feminine nouns , just like Urdu. For masculine nouns, we commonly use “de”, while feminine nouns often use “da” depending on context and dialect. At the beginner level, focusing on commonly used masculine examples helps learners build confidence ...
A scrawny jackal stumbled upon a puddle of paint and, after rolling around in it, emerged covered in bright colors: red on one side, yellow on the other, with white paws, a green tail, and a blue chest. Admiring himself, he fancied he looked more magnificent than a peacock.
Proud and conceited, he returned to his pack, strutting among his fellow jackals with an air of superiority. The others, unimpressed, asked, “What’s with these colors? You’re just a plain jackal like the rest of us. Why this sudden arrogance?” Ignoring their remarks, the painted jackal declared himself a divine creation, more glorious than any jackal.
One jackal approached and asked, “Are you trying to deceive us or make us jealous? Either way, none of us are impressed. You’ll soon reveal your true colors.” But the painted jackal, still full of pride, responded, “Behold my dazzling beauty! Kneel before my majesty. I’m no jackal; I’m an exquisite peacock, as luminous as Jupiter!”
The jackals, seeing through his delusion, replied, “If you’re a peacock, let’s hear your song.” Flustered, the painted jackal admitted he couldn’t sing. The jackals burst into laughter and left him alone, shaking their heads at his folly.
Lessons for the Corporate/Workplace World
Don’t Let Superficial Changes Fool You: Just like the jackal’s paint didn’t change his nature, flashy presentations or surface-level changes won’t cover a lack of substance. Authenticity and consistent competence matter more.
Avoid Overestimating Yourself: Confidence is vital, but overconfidence or arrogance can alienate colleagues. Recognize your strengths without dismissing others.
True Value Lies in Actions, Not Appearances: The jackal couldn’t sing like a peacock despite his colorful appearance. In the workplace, it’s your skills and results, not just appearances or titles, that earn respect.
Respect Your Team: The painted jackal lost the goodwill of his pack through arrogance. Similarly, success in a team depends on mutual respect and humility, not looking down on others.
Reality Will Catch Up: The jackal’s façade fell apart when asked to perform. In professional settings, exaggerated claims or misrepresentations will eventually be exposed.
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