نامرد (Namard)

/nɑːˈmærd/insult

What does نامرد (Namard) mean? نامرد (Namard) is a Dari strong that translates to “coward / traitor / backstabber” in English.

not a man / unmanly

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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.

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.