Significado
Asking about duration
Contexto cultural
In Dhaka, '5 minutes' usually means at least 20 minutes due to unpredictable traffic. It's a social lubricant rather than a precise measurement. In Kolkata, people might use 'Kotokkhon' more frequently than 'Koto somoy' in casual speech, but both are understood. In corporate environments in Kolkata or Dhaka, this phrase is used to discuss 'TAT' (Turnaround Time). In villages, time is often linked to agricultural tasks or religious prayers. A response might be 'After the harvest' or 'After Maghrib'.
The 'Ar' Trick
Add 'Ar' (আর) at the beginning to sound more natural when you are already waiting: 'Ar koto somoy lagbe?'
Don't say 'Take'
Avoid using the verb 'neoya' (to take). Even though we say 'take time' in English, 'lagbe' is the only natural way in Bengali.
Significado
Asking about duration
The 'Ar' Trick
Add 'Ar' (আর) at the beginning to sound more natural when you are already waiting: 'Ar koto somoy lagbe?'
Don't say 'Take'
Avoid using the verb 'neoya' (to take). Even though we say 'take time' in English, 'lagbe' is the only natural way in Bengali.
Regional Flavor
In West Bengal, you might hear 'lagbe' pronounced with a sharper 'e', while in Bangladesh, it might sound slightly broader.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to ask how long it will take.
অফিসে যেতে কত ____ লাগবে?
'Somoy' means time, which is what we are asking about in this context.
Choose the most natural way to ask a rickshaw driver about the duration.
How do you ask 'How long will it take to go to the market?'
Option 2 is the standard way to ask about duration.
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: আমার চা আসতে কত সময় লাগবে? Waiter: ______
The waiter should respond with a duration estimate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are waiting for a friend who is late. What do you say on the phone?
Asking 'How much more time?' is the most appropriate response when someone is late.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Duration vs. Clock Time
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosঅফিসে যেতে কত ____ লাগবে?
'Somoy' means time, which is what we are asking about in this context.
How do you ask 'How long will it take to go to the market?'
Option 2 is the standard way to ask about duration.
Customer: আমার চা আসতে কত সময় লাগবে? Waiter: ______
The waiter should respond with a duration estimate.
You are waiting for a friend who is late. What do you say on the phone?
Asking 'How much more time?' is the most appropriate response when someone is late.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'Tomar koto somoy lagbe?' means 'How much time will you need?'.
Yes, it is neutral and polite. For extreme formality, use 'proyojon' instead of 'lagbe'.
'Somoy' is general time; 'Khon' is a specific duration or moment. 'Kotokkhon' is very common for short durations.
Usually with a number and the unit: 'Dosh minute lagbe' (It will take 10 minutes).
No, for price use 'Koto taka lagbe?' or 'Dam koto?'.
Yes, it's the future form. For present habits, use 'lage'.
Absolutely, it is standard across all Bengali-speaking regions.
Use the past tense: 'Koto somoy legeche?'.
In Bengali, the letter 'S' (দন্ত্য স) is almost always pronounced as 'Sh' (/ʃ/).
Yes, it means 'How much time is needed/required?'. It's slightly more formal.
Frases relacionadas
কতক্ষণ লাগবে?
synonymHow long will it take?
দেরি হবে?
similarWill it be late?
তাড়াতাড়ি করুন
contrastPlease hurry up.
সময় শেষ
builds onTime is up.
