Significado
Requesting higher volume
Contexto cultural
In busy markets like Chawkbazar, speaking 'jore' is a necessity. It is not considered rude but a sign of active engagement. In Kolkata's 'Adda' culture, the loudest person often leads the conversation. 'জোরে বলো' is used to challenge someone to defend their point. Teachers often use 'জোরে বলো' to build confidence in shy students. It's part of the pedagogical style to ensure everyone can hear. During the 'Gaye Holud' or noisy ceremonies, family members constantly tell each other to speak 'jore' over the music.
The 'Ektu' Magic
Always add 'একটু' (ektu) before 'জোরে বলো' to sound like a native. It softens the command.
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Using 'bolo' with an elderly person is a major sign of disrespect. Use 'bolun'.
Significado
Requesting higher volume
The 'Ektu' Magic
Always add 'একটু' (ektu) before 'জোরে বলো' to sound like a native. It softens the command.
Watch the Register
Using 'bolo' with an elderly person is a major sign of disrespect. Use 'bolun'.
Adda Etiquette
In a Bengali Adda, don't wait for silence. Use 'jore bolo' to get your friend's attention!
Speed vs Volume
If someone is walking too slowly, you can also say 'জোরে চলো' (walk fast). Context is everything!
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form to use with your teacher.
স্যার, আমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না, দয়া করে ____।
With a teacher (formal), you must use the 'apni' form of the verb, which is 'বলুন'.
Fill in the blank with the word for 'loudly'.
খুব গোলমাল হচ্ছে, একটু ____ বলো।
'জোরে' is the correct word for increasing volume in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother on a bad phone line.
With a younger brother, 'tumi' (bolo) is the most natural and warm choice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি কি আসব? B: কি বললে? আমি শুনিনি। ____।
If B didn't hear (shunini), they would ask A to speak louder.
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Ayudas visuales
Uses of 'Jore'
Volume
- • জোরে বলো
- • জোরে গান গাও
Speed
- • জোরে হাঁটো
- • জোরে দৌড়াও
Force
- • জোরে ধাক্কা দাও
- • জোরে ধরো
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosস্যার, আমি শুনতে পাচ্ছি না, দয়া করে ____।
With a teacher (formal), you must use the 'apni' form of the verb, which is 'বলুন'.
খুব গোলমাল হচ্ছে, একটু ____ বলো।
'জোরে' is the correct word for increasing volume in this context.
Situation: You are talking to your younger brother on a bad phone line.
With a younger brother, 'tumi' (bolo) is the most natural and warm choice.
A: আমি কি আসব? B: কি বললে? আমি শুনিনি। ____।
If B didn't hear (shunini), they would ask A to speak louder.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes! If you say 'জোরে হাঁটো' it means 'walk fast'. With 'বলো', it almost always means volume.
Between friends, no. To a stranger, yes. Use 'একটু জোরে বলুন' to be safe.
The formal version is 'জোরে বলুন' (Jore bolun).
Say 'আর একটু জোরে বলো' (Ar ektu jore bolo).
No, for music use 'আওয়াজ বাড়াও' (Awaaj barao).
The 'tui' form is 'জোরে বল' (Jore bol).
Yes, 'চিৎকার করা' (chitkar kora) means to shout.
Adding '-e' turns the noun 'Jor' (strength) into an adverb (strongly/loudly).
Say 'এত জোরে বলো না' (Eto jore bolo na).
Yes, it is identical and equally common in both regions.
Use 'পরিষ্কার করে বলো' (Porishkar kore bolo).
No, it's a spoken imperative. In an email, you'd use more formal phrasing.
Frases relacionadas
আস্তে বলো
contrastSpeak softly/slowly
চেঁচিয়ে বলো
specialized formShout it out
পরিষ্কার করে বলো
similarSpeak clearly
আবার বলো
similarSay it again
থামবে না
builds onDon't stop
