Yusufzai Pashto · Peshawari Pashto
The Pashto of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan and parts of eastern Afghanistan. The literary basis of Pakistani Pashto, with the characteristic /ʃ/-realisation of the historical retroflex sibilant.
Southern Pashto
Also known as: Kandahari Pashto
The Pashto of southern Afghanistan around Kandahar. Considered the most conservative Pashto variety, retaining retroflex consonants lost in the northern dialects.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Southern Pashto?
Southern Pashto is a dialect of Pashto.
Where is Southern Pashto spoken?
Southern Pashto is primarily spoken in Afghanistan.
Which region is Southern Pashto associated with?
Southern Pashto is part of the Central Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Southern Pashto known by other names?
Yes — Southern Pashto is also referred to as Kandahari Pashto.
What are the other dialects of Pashto?
Pashto also includes Northern Pashto. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.