Significado
Informal way to say goodbye.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, 'চলি' is often followed by 'টা-টা' (Ta-ta). The city's colonial history has blended English goodbyes with Bengali ones. In Dhaka, you might hear 'চলি' followed by 'আল্লাহ হাফেজ' (Allah Hafez). It's a common way to blend secular informal speech with religious cultural norms. In London or New York, younger Bengalis might say 'ঠিক আছে, চলি' and then switch to English for the rest of the departure, e.g., 'See you later!' In villages, the departure is often slower. 'চলি' might be said three or four times before the person actually leaves, as a way to show they enjoyed the company.
The 'Tahole' Trick
Add 'তাহলে' (tahole - then) at the end: 'চলি তাহলে'. It makes you sound 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't be too fast
Saying 'Choli!' and running away is rude. Say 'Thik ache' slowly first to give people a second to say goodbye back.
Significado
Informal way to say goodbye.
The 'Tahole' Trick
Add 'তাহলে' (tahole - then) at the end: 'চলি তাহলে'. It makes you sound 100% more like a native speaker.
Don't be too fast
Saying 'Choli!' and running away is rude. Say 'Thik ache' slowly first to give people a second to say goodbye back.
The Wave
A small hand wave or a slight nod of the head usually accompanies this phrase.
The 'Ashi' Alternative
If you want to be extra polite to a friend's parents, always use 'Ashi' instead of 'Choli'.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank to complete the informal goodbye.
অনেক রাত হলো, ঠিক আছে, _______।
'চলি' (Choli) is the correct first-person form for leaving.
Which phrase is most appropriate when leaving a close friend's house?
Leaving a friend's house:
The other options are either too formal or archaic.
Complete the dialogue.
A: কাল দেখা হবে তো? B: হ্যাঁ, অবশ্যই। ঠিক আছে, _______।
B is confirming the meeting and then saying goodbye.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Ending a casual phone call with your brother.
It's the most natural informal sign-off.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosঅনেক রাত হলো, ঠিক আছে, _______।
'চলি' (Choli) is the correct first-person form for leaving.
Leaving a friend's house:
The other options are either too formal or archaic.
A: কাল দেখা হবে তো? B: হ্যাঁ, অবশ্যই। ঠিক আছে, _______।
B is confirming the meeting and then saying goodbye.
Situation: Ending a casual phone call with your brother.
It's the most natural informal sign-off.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, if the date was casual (like coffee). It shows you are comfortable. If it was a very formal dinner, 'Ashi' might be better.
Yes, but it's very abrupt. Adding 'Thik ache' or 'Accha' makes it much friendlier.
'Choli' literally means 'I move/go'. 'Ashi' literally means 'I come'. 'Ashi' is more polite because it implies you will return.
Absolutely. It is universal across all Bengali-speaking regions.
No. In an email, use 'ধন্যবাদ' (Dhonnobad - Thank you) or 'ইতি' (Iti - Sincerely).
It's a closed 'o', like in the word 'go' or 'note'.
Better not. Use 'আসি' or 'নমস্কার/সালাম' to be safe.
It means 'It is right' or 'It is okay'. It's the most common filler in Bengali.
Yes, 'ঠিক আছে, আমরা চলি' (Okay, we are off).
The literal word for goodbye, 'Biday', feels too permanent and sad for daily use.
Frases relacionadas
আসি
similarI come (used as goodbye)
দেখা হবে
builds onSee you
বিদায়
contrastFarewell
টা-টা
similarTa-ta
আল্লাহ হাফেজ
similarMay God protect you
নমস্কার
contrastGreetings/Goodbye
