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 ...
Adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) was easier and quite natural for Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers), since they experienced technology from the get-go. And, frankly, they are better at it. They tend to leverage AI tools as collaborative partners for creating content, managing social media, or building a personal brand. This is happening worldwide! Quick AI adoption, especially among Gen Z, has introduced the concept of “ hybrid identity ” by merging AI capabilities with human creativity. Every piece of AI-generated or AI-labeled content reflects the synergy of human imagination and AI performance. But is this all good? Let’s be a little critical and look at the potential side effects. Superficially, AI saves us time and makes us more productive, but deep down, it hurts our thinking and brainstorming capabilities, attention span , personal development, and social relationships. It is important for Gen Z, and for all of us, to be aware of the potential risks as we navigate t...