نامرد (Namard)
What does نامرد (Namard) mean? نامرد (Namard) is a Dari strong that translates to “coward / traitor / backstabber” in English.
Literal Translation
not a man / unmanly
Meaning & Usage
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"coward / traitor / backstabber"
This is one of the most loaded words in Afghan masculinity. It doesn't just mean coward — it means someone who broke a promise, betrayed a trust, or abandoned someone in need. A namard is someone whose word means nothing. In a culture built on oral agreements and personal honor, this can end friendships and start blood feuds.
Examples in the Wild
تو نامردی، قولت هیچ ارزش نداره. (To namaardi, qawlet hech arzesh nadara. - You're a namard, your word is worthless.) — Said when someone breaks a serious promise.