المعنى
Expressing the need for water
خلفية ثقافية
In Kolkata, it is common to see 'Jol-Shatra' (free water kiosks) during the summer months. If you say you are thirsty near one, someone will likely point you to it. Hospitality is paramount. If a guest says they are thirsty, it is common to offer 'Daber Jol' (Coconut water) in rural areas or a chilled glass of water with a sweet. Water is considered purifying. Before any religious ritual or after returning from a funeral, one might express thirst as a way to transition back to normal life. With the rise of food delivery apps, 'Jol' is often an add-on. However, the phrase 'Jol pipasha peyeche' is still used to ask for 'regular' (filtered) water for free in restaurants.
The 'Amar' Rule
Always remember to use 'Amar' (My). If you say 'Ami,' people will laugh because you are calling yourself 'Thirst'.
Hospitality
If you are at a Bengali home and you say this, expect to be served water immediately, often with a sweet treat.
المعنى
Expressing the need for water
The 'Amar' Rule
Always remember to use 'Amar' (My). If you say 'Ami,' people will laugh because you are calling yourself 'Thirst'.
Hospitality
If you are at a Bengali home and you say this, expect to be served water immediately, often with a sweet treat.
Intensity
Add 'খুব' (khub - very) or 'প্রচণ্ড' (prochondo - extreme) before 'jol' to show how thirsty you are.
Jol Khabo vs Jol Pipasha
In West Bengal, 'Jol khabo' is often used as a general term for 'I want to have a snack/water.' Be specific with 'Pipasha' if you are truly thirsty.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am thirsty.'
আমার জল ______ পেয়েছে।
'পিপাসা' (Pipasha) is the noun for thirst.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'He is thirsty.'
You must use the possessive 'Tar' (His) and the verb 'peyeche'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: উফ! অনেকক্ষণ হাঁটলাম। B: তোমার কি ________ পেয়েছে? A: হ্যাঁ, এক গ্লাস জল দাও।
'তেষ্টা' (Teshta) is a common colloquial synonym for 'jol pipasha'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a spicy curry and your mouth is burning.
Spicy food causes thirst.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Thirst Variations
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينআমার জল ______ পেয়েছে।
'পিপাসা' (Pipasha) is the noun for thirst.
Select the correct way to say 'He is thirsty.'
You must use the possessive 'Tar' (His) and the verb 'peyeche'.
A: উফ! অনেকক্ষণ হাঁটলাম। B: তোমার কি ________ পেয়েছে? A: হ্যাঁ, এক গ্লাস জল দাও।
'তেষ্টা' (Teshta) is a common colloquial synonym for 'jol pipasha'.
Situation: You just finished a spicy curry and your mouth is burning.
Spicy food causes thirst.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, 'Pipasha peyeche' is perfectly fine. Adding 'Jol' (water) just makes it more specific, though water is the default assumption.
Not at all. In fact, it's a very common way to ask for help or water in a public place.
'Pipasha' is the standard word, while 'Teshta' is more colloquial and common in West Bengal. Both are understood everywhere.
It indicates that the sensation has already 'arrived' or 'taken hold' of you. It's the standard way to describe current feelings.
Yes, but in that case, use the formal 'তৃষ্ণা' (trishna). For example: 'জ্ঞানের তৃষ্ণা' (Gyaner trishna).
Say 'আমার জল পিপাসা পায়নি' (Amar jol pipasha pay-ni).
In a conversation where it's obvious you are talking about yourself, you can just say 'জল পিপাসা পেয়েছে।'
In West Bengal, 'Jol' is used. In some parts of Bangladesh, 'Paani' is used. So you might hear 'Paani pipasha peyeche.'
Use 'পেয়েছিল' (peyechilo) instead of 'peyeche'.
Yes, many folk and modern songs use 'pipasha' to describe longing.
عبارات ذات صلة
খিদে পেয়েছে
similarI am hungry
ঘুম পেয়েছে
similarI am sleepy
তেষ্টা মেটানো
builds onTo quench thirst
তৃষ্ণার্ত
specialized formThirsty (Adjective)
জল খাবেন?
contrastWill you drink water?
