المعنى
Asking for a brief moment of time.
خلفية ثقافية
In Bangladesh, 'এক মিনিট' is often used as a polite way to enter a room or interrupt a superior. It is accompanied by a slight nod. In Kolkata, you might hear 'এক মিনিট' used even when someone is trying to push through a crowd in a bus or metro. In modern tech hubs like Dhaka, the phrase is often mixed with English: 'এক মিনিট দিন, আমি জাস্ট লগ-ইন করছি।' In villages, 'একটু দাঁড়ান' (wait a bit) is more common than the English loanword 'minute'.
The 'Ek' Softener
Adding 'একটু' (ekṭu) before the phrase makes you sound like a native speaker: 'একটু এক মিনিট দিন'.
Watch the Verb
Never use 'de' (informal) with your boss, even if you are in a hurry!
المعنى
Asking for a brief moment of time.
The 'Ek' Softener
Adding 'একটু' (ekṭu) before the phrase makes you sound like a native speaker: 'একটু এক মিনিট দিন'.
Watch the Verb
Never use 'de' (informal) with your boss, even if you are in a hurry!
Bengali Time
Remember that 'one minute' might actually mean five minutes in a social context.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the blank with the correct formal verb.
দয়া করে আমাকে এক মিনিট ____।
'দিন' is the formal imperative required for 'দয়া করে' (please).
Complete the dialogue politely.
A: আপনি কি এখন কথা বলতে পারবেন? B: ________, আমি একটা কাজ করছি।
This is the most polite way to ask for a delay while working.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase is best for a phone call when you need to find a pen?
'Dhorun' (hold) is the specific term for phone calls.
Which of these is the most informal version?
Choose the version you would use with a younger brother.
'De' is the 'tui' (very informal) form of the verb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينদয়া করে আমাকে এক মিনিট ____।
'দিন' is the formal imperative required for 'দয়া করে' (please).
A: আপনি কি এখন কথা বলতে পারবেন? B: ________, আমি একটা কাজ করছি।
This is the most polite way to ask for a delay while working.
Which phrase is best for a phone call when you need to find a pen?
'Dhorun' (hold) is the specific term for phone calls.
Choose the version you would use with a younger brother.
'De' is the 'tui' (very informal) form of the verb.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but it's better to write 'একটু সময় দিন' (Give me some time) for a more professional written tone.
No, it's a figurative expression for 'a short while'.
'Din' means give, 'Korun' means do. You 'give' a minute, but you 'do' a wait (opekkha korun).
Yes, it is widely understood, but using the Bengali phrase shows more respect.
Use 'এক মিনিট দাও' (Ek minute dao).
Yes, 'এক সেকেন্ড' (Ek second) is often used as a quick interjection.
'Ekta' makes it more specific ('one single minute'), often used when someone is being impatient.
No, as long as you use 'din' and a polite tone, it is perfectly acceptable.
Say 'পাঁচ মিনিট দিন' (Give me five minutes) or 'একটু সময় দিন'.
Yes, but 'একটু ধরুন' is more specific for 'hold'.
عبارات ذات صلة
একটু দাঁড়ান
synonymWait a bit
এক সেকেন্ড দিন
similarGive me a second
সময় দিন
builds onGive time
অপেক্ষা করুন
formal alternativePlease wait
একটু ধরুন
specialized formHold on (phone)
