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ننګ — English and Urdu Meaning, Phonetics and Definition

nang
Pronunciation:Standard: /nang/
Noun (Masculine)plural: ننګونهVerified sense 1
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ننګ (nang) is a Pashto n-m meaning “modesty” in English او په اردو کې د «پردہ، لحاظ» معنی لري. Documented in the Open Pashto Lexicon with dual Kandahari and Peshawari phonetic standards, plural form ننګونه, and 4 verified thesaurus relations.

Meanings · Entry 14

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
modesty
پردہ، لحاظ
Example in context:

جنګ په وسله ننګ په غله

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2
Honour, reputation; dis- jy a> Okher, another, different, more grace, p. nang^ndmUs, Honour, dis- grace. p[classical]
Example in context:

خبردار کله په ننګ افغانی دی -- کشمیری او پکلی وال او لغمانی دی

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3
shame; disgrace
پتا، شرم، ایسی تیسی
Example in context:

هغه د خپل کلی د ننګ لپاره هر ډول قربانۍ ته چمتو دی.

“He is ready for any sacrifice for the honor of his village.”

وہ اپنے گاؤں کی غیرت کے لیے ہر قسم کی قربانی دینے کو تیار ہے۔

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[Classical] Honor, reputation, good name, esteem. 2. Disgrace, infamy[classical]
Page 989 in Raverty (1860). Origin: Persian
Example in context:

د مظلوم په ننګ کې درېدل د هر مسلمان دنده ده.

“Standing in support of the oppressed is the duty of every Muslim.”

مظلوم کی حمایت میں کھڑا ہونا ہر مسلمان کا فرض ہے۔

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Proverbs (Mataloona)22 unique

ولسي متلونه
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«په لږو کښې خوره په ډېرو کښې ننګ کوه»

“Eat when you have little, but uphold your honor when you have plenty.”

لوگ کم ہوں تو کھاؤ، زیادہ ہوں تو پردہ کرو

Cultural context: Teaches modesty and restraint in scarcity, while emphasizing the preservation of dignity and generosity during abundance.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چِه نَه کوی ننګونَه، هغَه پس کوی مرګونَه ۔»

“Those who do not uphold honor ultimately bring ruin upon themselves.”

جنہیں ننگ کا پاس نہ ہو وہ بالآخر لعنتوں میں اُلجھ جاتے ہیں۔

Cultural context: Reiterates the absolute centrality of 'Nang' (honor) in Pashtunwali, warning that forsaking honor leads to disgrace and downfall.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«څوک چې ننګ کئ، هغه تورے شرئ ننګ کئ»

“He who upholds honor, upholds it through the sharpness of his sword.”

جو ننگ (غیرت) کرتا ہے، وہ تلوار کی دھار پر کرتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Reflects the uncompromising demands of 'Nang' (honor) in Pashtunwali, where protecting one's dignity often requires physical courage and readiness for conflict.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ دکوی په میړ و کیڼ ی ۔»

“Honor is maintained through brave and steadfast men.”

مقابلہ گھر کے جوانوں اور دلیر مردوں کے بل بوتے پر کیا جاتا ہے ۔

Cultural context: Highlights the reliance on courageous family members or tribal youth to uphold family honor and defend the community.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ د ګورستان نه پاشیدلی دی ۔»

“Death before dishonor.”

غیرت نے گورستان (قبرستان) سے جنم لیا ہے (یا وہاں سے باقی بچی ہے)۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes that true honor is so deeply tied to sacrifice and death that it seems to originate from the graves of fallen heroes.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ له ميرو لای شم له ارټينو»

“Honor has departed from the men, and modesty from the women.”

غیرت مردوں سے اور شرم عورتوں سے اُٹھ گئی ہے (زمانه خراب ہو گیا ہے)۔

Cultural context: A lament over the decline of traditional moral standards, specifically the loss of courage in men and modesty in women.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ د کور په مېړونو کېږی.»

“Honor is maintained by the brave men of the house.”

گھر کی عزت اور غیرت مردوں سے قائم رہتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes the core Pashtun value of 'Nang' (honor), asserting that protecting the family's dignity is the duty of its brave men.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ له مېړو لار، شرم له ارتینو.»

“Honor departs from brave men, shame departs from shameless women.”

مردوں سے ننګ (غیرت) اور عورتوں سے شرم جاتی رہتی ہے۔

Cultural context: A harsh social critique used when traditional boundaries of honor and modesty are breached by members of society.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ له گور ستانه نه پاڅېدلی دی.»

“Honor has never risen back from the grave.”

قبر سے کوئی غیرت اٹھ کر واپس نہیں آئی۔

Cultural context: Underscores the absolute permanence of losing one's honor or reputation in Pashtun tribal society, warning against dishonorable acts.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د بى ننګو په ننګه به تل شرمنده يې.»

“Supporting those who have no honor will always leave you ashamed.”

بے ننگوں کی حمایت کرنے والا ہمیشہ شرمندہ رہتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Warns against allying with people devoid of moral integrity or honor, as their actions will ultimately bring disgrace to their supporters.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«څوک چې ننګ که ، هغه توری شړی لنګ که»

“He who upholds honor (Nang) rolls up his blanket and draws his sword.”

جو ننگ و ناموس کی بات کرتا ہے، وہ تلوار سونت لیتا ہے اور کمر کس لیتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Directly links the defense of honor ('Nang') with immediate martial readiness and sacrifice in Pashtunwali.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«ننګ د کور په میړو کیږي»

“Honor is maintained by the brave men of the household.”

غیرت گھر کے مردوں سے قائم رہتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Centred on the Pashtun code of Pashtunwali, emphasizing that protecting family honor is the primary duty of the men in the house.
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  • • ننګ د کور په میړو کیږی
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ننګ له میړو ولاړ شرم له ارتینو»

“Honor departs from brave men, and modesty departs from women.”

مردوں سے غیرت گئی اور عورتوں سے حیا گئی۔

Cultural context: A lament over moral decay in society, noting the collapse of traditional virtues like bravery in men and modesty in women.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«نه د ننګ شو نه د جنګ»

“He became neither of honor nor of battle.”

نہ غیرت کا رہا اور نہ لڑائی کا۔

Cultural context: Criticizes someone who fails to uphold traditional Pashtun honor (Nang) and also avoids defending themselves, becoming entirely useless.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«یو په ننګ ښکاری بل په نا خوراک»

“One appears through honor, the other through self-denial (fasting/starving).”

ایک غیرت سے چمکتا ہے اور دوسرا فاقہ کشی سے۔

Cultural context: Emphasizes that true honor ('Nang') often requires immense personal sacrifice and hardship.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«یو په ننګ ښه معلومیږی بل په ست»

“One looks good in honor, the other in laziness.”

ایک غیرت میں اچھا لگتا ہے اور دوسرا سستی میں۔

Cultural context: Contrasts active noble conduct with passive or lazy behavior.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د بے ننګه په ننګه به تل شرمنده ئی۔»

“If you support or partner with a shameless person, you will always be disgraced.”

بے غیرت کے ساتھ دوگے تو سدا شرمندگی اٹھاؤگے۔

Cultural context: Warns against associating with individuals who lack honor ('nang'), as their actions will inevitably bring shame to their allies.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«قیامت به هله سی چه پښتون له ننګه پريوزی»

“The Day of Judgment will arrive when a Pashtun abandons his honor (Nang).”

قیامت اس دن آئے گی جب پشتون اپنے ننگ و ناموس سے ہاتھ دھو بیٹھے گا۔

Cultural context: Directly links the survival of Pashtun identity and morality with 'Nang' (honor), suggesting that loss of honor is worse than the end of the world.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«قیامت به هله شي چې پښتون له ننگه پریوځي.»

“Doomsday will arrive when the Pashtun forsakes his code of honor (Nang).”

قیامت اس وقت آئے گی جب پختون اپنی غیرت اور ننگ سے دستبردار ہو جائے گا۔

Cultural context: Reflects the paramount importance of 'Nang' (honor and chivalry) in Pashtunwali, asserting that the end of the world is more plausible than a true Pashtun abandoning his honor.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د بې ننگه په ننگه به تل شرمنده یی.»

“By trying to defend the honor of a shameless person, you will always be disgraced.”

بے ننگ کی حمایت میں تم ہمیشہ شرمندہ رہو گے۔

Cultural context: Warns against trying to rescue or defend those who lack personal honor ('Nang'), as it will ultimately bring shame to the defender.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«جنګ په وسله، ننګ په غله»

“War is fought with weapons, honor with grain.”

جنگ ہتھیار سے ہوتی ہے، اور غیرت غلے سے۔

Cultural context: Points out the practical requirements of maintaining honor and sustaining conflicts, where resources like food (grain) are as vital as weapons.
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  • • جنګ په وسله ننګ په غله
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«جنګ جنګی کوی، ننګ ننګی»

Thesaurus: Synonyms & Antonyms(مترادفات او متضادات)

Semantic lexical relations verified from Achakzai Pashto Thesaurus & corpus data

Synonyms (هم‌مانا / مترادف لغتونه)4 synonyms

Grammar — Word forms

د کلمې ګردان او بڼې
OpenPashto Morphology
Grammatical Formحالت او بڼه
پښتو بڼهPashto Form
Phoneticتلفظ
Dir Plural (-ūnah)
ننګونهnang-ūnah
Obl Plural (-ūno)
ننګونوnang-ūno
Animate Plural (-ān)
ننګانnang-ān
Animate Obl Plural (-āno)
ننګانوnang-āno
Vocative Singular (-a)
ننګهnang-a

Examples from corpora24

قاموسي او ادبي شواهد

Attested real-world sentences grouped by source. Headwords highlighted in context.

OALD Master Corpus

جنګ په وسله ننګ په غله

PashDict Unified Lexicon

خبردار کله په ننګ افغانی دی -- کشمیری او پکلی وال او لغمانی دی

PashDict Unified Lexicon

هغه د خپل کلی د ننګ لپاره هر ډول قربانۍ ته چمتو دی.

“He is ready for any sacrifice for the honor of his village.”

وہ اپنے گاؤں کی غیرت کے لیے ہر قسم کی قربانی دینے کو تیار ہے۔

د کلمې اصل او ریښه(Word Origin & Etymology)
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پښتوننګ

Entry #2 of 3 · noun

ننگ (noun · Entry 2)

Pronunciation:
nounOrigin: Persian → PashtoVerified sense 1

Meanings · Entry 24

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
stigma[psychology]
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2
honor, sense of honor, reputation; disgrace, shame[psychology]
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3
challenge[psychology]
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dishonor[psychology]
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Entry #3 of 3 · n. m.

ننگ (n. m. · Entry 3)

ننگ
Pronunciation:Standard: /ننگ/
n. m.Verified sense 1

Meanings · Entry 31

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
Ehre (die), Ehrensache (die)
ننگ [nang]°{n. m.} 1. honor, reputation 2. disgrace, shame.<de: Ehre f., Ehrensache f.>sight <hi: १ (१). देखना (d̪eːkʰənɑː), दृष्टि (d̪ɹ̩ʂʈi), दर्शन (d̪ərɕənə), नजर (nəɟərə), अवलोकन (əvəloːkənə>).<syn: غيرت، مېړانه، ابرو>§<Poem: خبردار کله په ننگ افغاني دي -- کشميري او پکلي وال او لغماني دي----K. K. Khattak, S.923, Z. 25>
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Lexicographical Profile & Dialect Notes

علمي او ژبني معلومات

Grammar & Morphological Classification

The headword ننګ (nang) functions as a n-m in standard Pashto lexicography. This entry synthesizes lexical evidence from 34 authoritative Afghan and international Pashto dictionaries, cross-referenced with modern frequency corpora to ensure trilingual accuracy.

Phonological & Dialectal Realization

Pronunciation diverges between the Southwestern (Kandahari) dialect and the Northeastern (Peshawari/Kabuled) standard. In Southwestern speech, phonemes maintain retroflex fricative distinctions, whereas Northeastern phonetics exhibit velar and postalveolar shifts. All acoustic transcriptions conform to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) standards adopted by the Pashto Academy.

Peer-reviewed lexicographical standard · Open Pashto Corpus Edition

Nearby words

نږدې او ورته لغتونه