PRESERVING TRADITIONAL PASHTO VOCABULARY THROUGH TAPPA: A LINGUISTIC STUDY

Authors

  • Abid Rahim Department of English University of Swabi
  • Khursheed Ahmad Department of English, University of Swabi, Pakistan.
  • Saba Sadia Department of English, The Govt. Sadiq College Women University, Bahawalpur, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63878/cjssr.v3i3.1258

Keywords:

Pashto Tappa, traditional vocabulary, language maintenance, language preservation, role of Tappa, Fishman’s theory, linguistic shift.

Abstract

This study explores the role of Pashto Tappa in preserving traditional Pashto vocabulary. Using qualitative content analysis, 45 Tappas were examined to identify older words no longer common in daily speech. Guided by Fishman’s Theory of Language Maintenance and Shift, the research shows that many traditional words survive in Tappa, despite being replaced by Urdu and English in conversation. Tappa passes these words to new generations, helping preserve the spirit of Pashto. As modern influences grow, this study highlights the importance of safeguarding traditional literature to protect language and identity.

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Published

2025-09-12

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2025): Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review (CJSSR)

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How to Cite

PRESERVING TRADITIONAL PASHTO VOCABULARY THROUGH TAPPA: A LINGUISTIC STUDY. (2025). Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 3(3), 2339-2352. https://doi.org/10.63878/cjssr.v3i3.1258