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ډم — English and Urdu Meaning, Phonetics and Definition

ḍəm
Pronunciation:Standard: /ḍəm/
Noun (Masculine)plural: ډمونهOrigin: Origin Unknown → PashtoVerified sense 1
Quick Lexicographical Summary · چټک تعریف او پېژندنه

ډم (ḍəm) is a Pashto n-m meaning “barber, hairdresser” in English او په اردو کې د «کشورک، کشری» معنی لري. Documented in the Open Pashto Lexicon with dual Kandahari and Peshawari phonetic standards, plural form ډمونه.

Meanings · Entry 16

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
barber, hairdresser[agriculture]
کشورک، کشری
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2
dam[agriculture]
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3
pond, puddle, the sound of a drum[agriculture]
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4
drummer, barber; dam[agriculture]
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5
musician[agriculture]
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6
musician; singer (among the tribes)[agriculture]
کلاونت، گلو کار، گایک
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Proverbs (Mataloona)31 unique

ولسي متلونه
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډمانو کلی نيشته د ريګو (شګو) څلې نيشته ۔»

“There is no permanent village for minstrels, just as there is no lasting monument of sand.”

مراثیوں کا کوئی مستقل گاؤں نہیں ہوتا اور نہ ہی ریت کا کوئی پائیدار مینار ہوتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Reflects the transient lifestyle historically associated with traditional itinerant musicians and low social castes in the region.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم په ډول نه شرمیږی ۔»

“The musician is not ashamed of his drum.”

مراثی ڈھول بجانے سے نہیں شرماتا ۔

Cultural context: Highlights the idea that one should not feel ashamed of practicing their traditional profession or lineage.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم تور او خیرې ې نور ۔»

“The musician is dark and covered in filth on top of that.”

مراثی سیاہ فام اور اس پر مستزاد گندہ ۔ (ایک کریلا دوسرا نیم چڑھا)

Cultural context: A derogatory saying used colloquially to describe someone who possesses multiple undesirable physical or moral traits.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«دم چه بے غیرته نه وی نو څوک لـۀ ځـۀ کوی ۔»

“If a musician has no shamelessness, what else can he do?”

مراتی بے غیرت نہ ہو تو کس کام کا ۔

Cultural context: Reflects old cultural prejudices regarding the behavioral traits expected of lower-caste entertainers.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«دم څو مړ شو نو پاته لـۀ کور شو ۔»

“When the musician died, what remained was from the house.”

مراتی تو سیر ہو گیا لیکن اُس کا گھر رہ گیا ۔

Cultural context: Denotes the temporary nature of human greed and consumption compared to permanent domestic realities.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چه ډم ښۀ ساتې کوی به درنز د ے کړی ۔»

“If you pamper the entertainer, he will eventually sit in your lap.”

میراثی کو منہ لگاؤ گے ، تو تمہارے پاس میں بسے گا (سر چڑھ جائے گا)۔

Cultural context: Warns against being overly familiar or indulgent with low-status individuals or flatterers, lest they overstep boundaries.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«په ډمانو هم چا جالۍ راکشلي دي؟»

“Can boats that float be towed by bards?”

کیا بھاٹوں اور موسیقاروں سے بھی کبھی جال کھنچوائے گئے ہیں؟

Cultural context: Reflects traditional social roles and division of labor, emphasizing that specialized or difficult tasks should be left to those qualified for them.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«دم چې مرور شي د ځان نقصان ئې دې کلي چې مرور شي، د ډم نقصان دې.»

“If the ḍəm is annoyed with the villagers he is the loser; if the villagers are annoyed with him, he is still the loser.”

ڈم (میراثی) گاؤں والوں سے ناراض ہو تو اپنا نقصان، اور گاؤں والے اس سے ناراض ہوں تب بھی اسی کا نقصان۔

Cultural context: Reflects social hierarchy, highlighting how a marginalized or lower-status individual inevitably suffers the most in disputes with the wider community.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم چې ډول ووهی، زور یې لری.»

“When the musician beats the drum, he holds the power of the rhythm.”

ڈوم جب ڈھول بجاتا ہے تو اس کا اپنا ہی زور ہوتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Implies that even a person of lower social standing has authority or influence within their own domain or craft.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم خو مړ شو، چې پاتې یې کور شو.»

“The musician died, but what remained was his troublesome household.”

ڈوم تو مر گیا، مگر پیچھے اس کا گھرانہ مصیبت بن کر رہ گیا۔

Cultural context: Used when a troublesome person passes away, but their legacy or dependents continue to cause headaches for others.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چه ډم نه ډول خطا شي نو بلې بلې شروع کړی»

“When the drummer misses a beat on his drum, he starts blaming others.”

جب ڈھولچی سے ڈھول بجانا غلط ہو جائے تو وہ دوسروں پر الزام تراشی شروع کر دیتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Critiques incompetence and the tendency of unskilled people to shift blame when they fail at their craft.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډم په شا پسی مه ځه»

“Do not follow behind the drummer (Dom).”

ڈوم (مراسی) کے پیچھے پیچھے مت پھرو۔

Cultural context: Warns against engaging in frivolous, unproductive, or socially disreputable pursuits that lead nowhere.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډم کره وخوره د یادیدونکی کره نه»

“Eat at the musician's house, not at the house of one who keeps count.”

ڈوم کے گھر کھاؤ، احسان جتانے والے کے گھر نہیں۔

Cultural context: Highlights the Pashtun cultural value of open-handed hospitality, preferring a modest meal from someone freely given over food laced with reminders of obligation.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«د ډمانو خندا مور خور سره کیږي»

“The laughter of musicians turns into mother and sister insults.”

ڈوموں کی ہنسی ماں بہن کی گالیوں میں بدل جاتی ہے۔

Cultural context: Points out how casual joking or unrefined socializing among certain circles quickly degenerates into vulgarity and insults.
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  • • د ډمانو خندا مور خور سره کیږی
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډمانو زړه و چا ده او خان ته منځور نشوه»

“Whose heart was set on it by the musicians, but the Khan did not approve.”

ڈوموں کا دل کس پر تھا اور خان کو منظور نہ ہوا۔

Cultural context: Reflects situations where ordinary people's desires are overruled by a powerful authority figure or tribal leader.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډمانو کلی نشته د شګو څلی نشته»

“Musicians have no permanent village, just as sand has no lasting pillar.”

ڈوموں کی کوئی مستقل بستی نہیں ہوتی جیسے ریت کا کوئی ستون نہیں ہوتا۔

Cultural context: Refers to the traditionally nomadic or itinerant lifestyle of certain occupational groups who lacked permanent land holdings in tribal areas.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم ته چا ویل چه غم دی خوښ ده که ښادي ويل ئې: د دواړو نه قربان شم»

“Someone asked the minstrel: 'Do you prefer mourning or celebration?' He replied: 'I am a sacrifice to both!'”

دم سے پوچھا گیا کہ غم پسند ہے یا شادی؟ بولا: میں دونوں پر قربان ہوں۔

Cultural context: Reflects the traditional social role of musicians or professional performers ('Dam') who depend on community gatherings, whether weddings or funerals, for their livelihood.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم چه بی غیرته نه وی څوک ئې څه کوی»

“If a minstrel were not shameless, who would have anything to do with him?”

اگر دم بے غیرت نہ ہو تو اس سے کوئی واسطہ کیوں رکھے؟

Cultural context: Satirical proverb highlighting societal stereotypes associated with professional lower-caste musicians in traditional rural settings.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم چې ډول وهي زور به ئې لري»

“When the minstrel plays the drum, it must have force.”

دم جب ڈھول بجائے گا تو اس میں زور بھی ہوگا۔

Cultural context: Implies that every action or performance requires underlying effort, energy, or backing resources.
ولسي متل (Proverb)· 1 variant grouped

«ډم چې مرور شي د ځان نقصان ئي ده او که کلی مرور شي د ډم نقصان دي»

“If a minstrel gets upset, it is his own loss; but if the village gets upset, it is the minstrel's loss.”

دم روٹھ جائے تو اس کا اپنا نقصان ہے، اور اگر پورا گاؤں روٹھ جائے تو دم کا نقصان ہے۔

Cultural context: Highlights the dependence of marginalized artisans and performers on the goodwill of the larger community.
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  • • ډم چې مرور شی د ځان نقصان ئی ده او که کلی مرور شی د ډم نقصان دی
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم چې وږی شی نو د مړی قصی کوی»

“When the minstrel gets hungry, he starts talking about funeral feasts.”

دم جب بھوکا ہوتا ہے تو مردے کی کہانیاں (فاتحہ اور کھانے کی باتیں) کرنے لگتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Humorous observation about how people's desires and conversation topics are driven by their immediate basic needs.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم خو موړ شو خو پاتي ئې کور شو»

“The minstrel got full, but what was left behind became his home.”

دم تو سیر ہو گیا مگر باقی ماندہ اس کا گھر بن گیا۔

Cultural context: Used to describe someone who overstays their welcome or takes advantage of hospitality after their need is met.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم له خدایه څه غواړي؟ يا وير يا ښادی»

“What does the minstrel ask of God? Either mourning or celebration.”

دم خدا سے کیا مانگتا ہے؟ یا ماتم یا خوشی۔

Cultural context: Points to the irony of professions whose economic survival is tied to the societal events of grief or joy.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډم یار شوی ندې کنچنی خور شوي نده»

“A minstrel has never become a true friend, nor has a dancing girl ever become a sister.”

دم کسی کا یار نہیں بنا اور کنچنی کسی کی بہن نہیں بنی۔

Cultural context: Expresses skepticism toward transactional relationships, reminding people not to expect genuine loyalty from commercial or performance-based associates.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډمه ډم ګری کوه خپله خواری کوه»

“O minstrel, do your minstrelsy and do your own hard work.”

اے دم! اپنا دم کا کام کر اور اپنی مزدوری کر۔

Cultural context: Advises individuals to stick to their own profession and focus on honest labor rather than meddling elsewhere.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«ډمه که می د کور نه وای لیدلی - کور به می د په کور ايښی وه»

“O minstrel, had I not seen your house, I would have thought your home was everywhere.”

اے دم! اگر میں نے تیرا گھر نہ دیکھا ہوتا تو سمجھتا کہ پورا محلہ ہی تیرا گھر ہے۔

Cultural context: Used when someone boasts grandly or acts as if they own everything, despite having very humble origins.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«زه ډم يم هغه تور نه مېننګ سته نه پيغور»

“I am a Dm (traditional musician/minstrel) and he is black-faced; there is neither meaning nor reproach.”

میں ڈوم ہوں اور وہ کالا منہ، نہ اس میں کوئی معنی ہے اور نہ ہی طعنہ۔

Cultural context: Reflects social stratification and marginalized roles where certain individuals are dismissed from strict societal accountabilities.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډم په ډمامه کی تیریږی»

“It passes by means of the musician's drum.”

ڈوم کی ڈگڈگی پر گزارا گزرتا ہے۔

Cultural context: Describes a precarious livelihood earned through performance and daily entertainment rather than stable means.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د میا ملا زړه ساته د ډم خوله ساته»

“Keep the heart of the village mullah pleased, and keep the mouth of the bard fed.”

میاں ملا کا دل رکھو اور ڈم کی زبان کو قابو میں رکھو۔

Cultural context: Advises maintaining good relations with influential community figures and entertainers to preserve one's reputation and social standing.
ولسي متل (Proverb)

«د ډمانو ټټو د لری چې سړی ووینی ورته دریږی»

ولسي متل (Proverb)

«چه په کلی غلبله شی د ډم د نائی ښه شی»

Grammar — Word forms

د کلمې ګردان او بڼې
OpenPashto Morphology
Grammatical Formحالت او بڼه
پښتو بڼهPashto Form
Phoneticتلفظ
Dir Plural (-ūnah)
ډمونهḍəm-ūnah
Obl Plural (-ūno)
ډمونوḍəm-ūno
Animate Plural (-ān)
ډمانḍəm-ān
Animate Obl Plural (-āno)
ډمانوḍəm-āno
Vocative Singular (-a)
ډمهḍəm-a

Examples from corpora30

قاموسي او ادبي شواهد

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

PashDict Unified Lexicon

ډمانو په واده کې په زړه پورې ساز وکړ.

“The musicians played wonderful music at the wedding.”

موسیقاروں نے شادی میں بہترین ساز بجایا۔

PashDict Unified Lexicon

زه د وېښتانو د خریلو لپاره ډم ته لاړم.

“I went to the barber to get a haircut.”

میں بال کٹوانے کے لیے نائی کے پاس گیا۔

Dunwoody Press (Zeeya A. Pashtoon)

ول ګ ډم ل

“compound verb to soil”

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

Homograph 1; Flagged: origin unknown

Entry #2 of 2 · Noun (Masculine)

ډم (n-m · Entry 2)

ḍam
Pronunciation:Standard: /ḍam/
Noun (Masculine)plural: ډمونهOrigin: Origin Unknown → PashtoVerified sense 1

Meanings · Entry 24

ماناوې او تعریفونه
1
pond; lake[agriculture]
سر، حوض، دریاچہ
Example in context:

ډمانو په واده کې په زړه پورې ساز وکړ.

“The musicians played wonderful music at the wedding.”

موسیقاروں نے شادی میں بہترین ساز بجایا۔

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2
drumbeat[agriculture]
ډم
Example in context:

ډمانو په واده کې په زړه پورې ساز وکړ.

“The musicians played wonderful music at the wedding.”

موسیقاروں نے شادی میں بہترین ساز بجایا۔

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3
spot, stain[agriculture]
داغ، تھل، دھبا
Example in context:

ډمانو په واده کې په زړه پورې ساز وکړ.

“The musicians played wonderful music at the wedding.”

موسیقاروں نے شادی میں بہترین ساز بجایا۔

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4
[Classical] A caste of singers and musicians, the females of which dance and sing in public[classical]
Page 487 in Raverty (1860). Origin: Native Pashto
Example in context:

زه د وېښتانو د خریلو لپاره ډم ته لاړم.

“I went to the barber to get a haircut.”

میں بال کٹوانے کے لیے نائی کے پاس گیا۔

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Lexicographical Profile & Dialect Notes

علمي او ژبني معلومات

Grammar & Morphological Classification

The headword ډم (ḍəm) 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