B1 Expression محايد

অনেক দিন পর দেখা

অনক দন পর দখ

Long time no see

المعنى

Meeting someone after a long interval.

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خلفية ثقافية

In Bangladesh, this phrase is often followed by an invitation to have tea or a meal. It's considered rude to just say 'Onek din por dekha' and walk away. In Kolkata, this phrase is the quintessential start to 'Adda'. It's often said with a specific intonation that conveys both surprise and a hint of 'where have you been?'. For Bengalis living abroad, this phrase carries a heavy sense of nostalgia (Probashir mon). It's used at community events like Durga Puja or Eid to bridge the gap of living in a foreign land. Younger generations use 'Onek din por' as a caption for 'reunion' photos on social media, often adding emojis like ❤️ or ✨.

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Add 'Holo' for Politeness

While 'Onek din por dekha' is fine with friends, adding 'holo' makes you sound more fluent and polite.

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Don't Overuse

If you see someone every week, this phrase will sound like you are making fun of them.

المعنى

Meeting someone after a long interval.

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Add 'Holo' for Politeness

While 'Onek din por dekha' is fine with friends, adding 'holo' makes you sound more fluent and polite.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you see someone every week, this phrase will sound like you are making fun of them.

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The 'Kotodin' Twist

Use 'Kotodin por dekha!' if you want to sound extra excited. It's the 'Wow!' version of the phrase.

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Expect a Long Chat

In Bengali culture, saying this is an invitation to talk. Don't say it if you are in a rush!

اختبر نفسك

Fill in the blank to complete the greeting.

অনেক দিন ______ দেখা হলো!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: পর

'Por' means 'after', which is the correct preposition for this phrase.

Which sentence is the most natural way to greet an old friend?

Choose the best option:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: অনেক দিন পর দেখা হলো।

This is the standard, grammatically correct way to say 'Met after a long time'.

Complete the dialogue between two friends.

Rahim: আরে বন্ধু! ______! Karim: হ্যাঁ রে, প্রায় দুই বছর পর দেখা হলো।

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: অনেক দিন পর দেখা

The context of 'two years later' makes 'Onek din por dekha' the perfect fit.

Match the phrase variation to the situation.

Situation: You bump into a childhood friend you haven't seen in 10 years.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: কতদিন পর দেখা!

'Kotodin por dekha!' expresses the high level of surprise appropriate for a 10-year gap.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

وسائل تعلم بصرية

Formality Levels

Informal
অনেক দিন পর দেখা! Long time no see!
Neutral
অনেক দিন পর দেখা হলো। Met after a long time.
Formal
আপনার সাথে অনেক দিন পর সাক্ষাৎ হলো। Met with you after a long interval.

بنك التمارين

4 تمارين
Fill in the blank to complete the greeting. Fill Blank A1

অনেক দিন ______ দেখা হলো!

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: পর

'Por' means 'after', which is the correct preposition for this phrase.

Which sentence is the most natural way to greet an old friend? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: অনেক দিন পর দেখা হলো।

This is the standard, grammatically correct way to say 'Met after a long time'.

Complete the dialogue between two friends. dialogue_completion B1

Rahim: আরে বন্ধু! ______! Karim: হ্যাঁ রে, প্রায় দুই বছর পর দেখা হলো।

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: অনেক দিন পর দেখা

The context of 'two years later' makes 'Onek din por dekha' the perfect fit.

Match the phrase variation to the situation. situation_matching B1

Situation: You bump into a childhood friend you haven't seen in 10 years.

✓ صحيح! ✗ ليس تمامًا. الإجابة الصحيحة: কতদিন পর দেখা!

'Kotodin por dekha!' expresses the high level of surprise appropriate for a 10-year gap.

🎉 النتيجة: /4

الأسئلة الشائعة

10 أسئلة

Yes, but it's better to use 'আশা করি ভালো আছেন, অনেক দিন আপনার সাথে যোগাযোগ নেই' (Hope you are well, haven't been in touch for a long time).

It is 'Onek din'. Adding 'o' (Onek dino) would mean 'Even after many days', which changes the meaning.

'Onek' is common and colloquial; 'Bohu' is more formal and literary. Both are correct.

You can say 'হ্যাঁ, সত্যিই অনেক দিন পর!' (Yes, truly after a long time!) or 'কেমন আছো বলো?' (Tell me, how are you?).

Only if you have met the interviewer before. Otherwise, it's inappropriate.

No, it's only for people. For a place, you'd say 'এই জায়গায় অনেক দিন পর আসলাম' (Came to this place after a long time).

No, it is a standard neutral expression.

Yes, it usually carries a positive, warm connotation that you are happy to see them.

Yes, 'Onek bochor por dekha' means 'Meeting after many years'.

No, this phrase is secular and used by everyone.

عبارات ذات صلة

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আবার দেখা হবে

contrast

See you again

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দেখা হওয়া

builds on

To meet

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কতদিন পর!

similar

After how many days!

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দেখা নেই কেন?

similar

Why no meeting?

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বহুদিন পর

specialized form

After a very long time

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