بی ننگ (Bi nang)
What does بی ننگ (Bi nang) mean? بی ننگ (Bi nang) is a Dari strong that translates to “shameless / dishonorable” in English.
Literal Translation
without shame / without disgrace-sense
Meaning & Usage
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"shameless / dishonorable"
Nang and namoos are the twin pillars of Pashtunwali honor that have bled deep into Dari-speaking Afghan culture. Nang specifically means the sense of shame and honor that prevents you from doing dishonorable things — the internal alarm that fires when you're about to humiliate yourself or your family. 'Bi nang' means that alarm is broken.
Examples in the Wild
بی ننگ، دوست خود را فروختی. (Bi nang, doost-e khod ra forokhti. - Shameless, you sold out your own friend.) — About a betrayal.