B2 Expression Neutral

ধীরে সুস্থে

ধর সসথ

Slowly and steadily

Significado

Doing something without rushing

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Contexto cultural

In Kolkata, 'Dhire Susthe' is often part of the 'Adda' culture. People will spend hours discussing a single topic 'dhire susthe' over tea. During the monsoon season, life in rural Bangladesh naturally slows down. 'Dhire Susthe' describes the pace of navigating the waterways by boat. The best Bengali dishes, like 'Pulao' or 'Payesh,' cannot be rushed. Grandmothers often scold younger generations for not cooking 'dhire susthe'. In 'Tol' (traditional schools), students were encouraged to memorize scriptures 'dhire susthe' to ensure perfect pronunciation and understanding.

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The 'Advice' Power

If someone is bothering you to hurry up, saying 'Dhire susthe korchi' (I'm doing it calmly) is a polite way to tell them to back off.

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Not for Growth

Don't use this for natural processes like plants growing or children getting taller. Use 'Dhire Dhire' for that.

Significado

Doing something without rushing

💡

The 'Advice' Power

If someone is bothering you to hurry up, saying 'Dhire susthe korchi' (I'm doing it calmly) is a polite way to tell them to back off.

⚠️

Not for Growth

Don't use this for natural processes like plants growing or children getting taller. Use 'Dhire Dhire' for that.

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Interview Hack

Use this phrase when asked about your working style. It suggests you are meticulous and don't crack under pressure.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to advise a stressed friend.

এত চিন্তা করো না, কাজটা _______ করো।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ধীরে সুস্থে

The sentence says 'Don't worry so much,' so the advice should be to work 'calmly and steadily' (ধীরে সুস্থে).

Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'ধীরে সুস্থে'?

In which of these scenarios would you say 'ধীরে সুস্থে'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: You are teaching a child how to paint.

Painting is a creative task that requires patience and deliberation, making it the perfect context.

Complete the dialogue.

মা: খাবারটা খুব গরম! ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি _______ খাচ্ছি।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ধীরে সুস্থে

Since the food is hot, the son should eat it 'slowly and carefully'.

Match the phrase to the intent.

Match 'ধীরে সুস্থে' with its underlying intent in a business meeting.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Thoroughness

In a professional setting, 'dhire susthe' implies being thorough and avoiding mistakes.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Dhire Dhire vs. Dhire Susthe

ধীরে ধীরে (Gradual)
Growing up বড় হওয়া
Price rise দাম বাড়া
ধীরে সুস্থে (Deliberate)
Making a choice সিদ্ধান্ত নেওয়া
Cooking রান্না করা

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to advise a stressed friend. Fill Blank A2

এত চিন্তা করো না, কাজটা _______ করো।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ধীরে সুস্থে

The sentence says 'Don't worry so much,' so the advice should be to work 'calmly and steadily' (ধীরে সুস্থে).

Which situation is MOST appropriate for using 'ধীরে সুস্থে'? Choose B1

In which of these scenarios would you say 'ধীরে সুস্থে'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: You are teaching a child how to paint.

Painting is a creative task that requires patience and deliberation, making it the perfect context.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

মা: খাবারটা খুব গরম! ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি _______ খাচ্ছি।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: ধীরে সুস্থে

Since the food is hot, the son should eat it 'slowly and carefully'.

Match the phrase to the intent. situation_matching B2

Match 'ধীরে সুস্থে' with its underlying intent in a business meeting.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Thoroughness

In a professional setting, 'dhire susthe' implies being thorough and avoiding mistakes.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It is neutral. You can use it in a formal speech or with friends. It's very safe.

Yes! 'Dhire susthe gari chalao' is a very common way to tell someone to drive safely.

'Aste' can mean 'quietly' (volume) or 'slowly'. 'Dhire' only means 'slowly'.

Grammatically two, but often written together as 'ধীরেসুস্থে' in modern informal writing.

In this phrase, it describes the *manner* of the action, not your physical health status.

No, for 'gradually' (like prices rising), use 'Dhire Dhire'.

Not exactly, but 'Chil kore' (Chill out) is the modern youth equivalent.

Yes, to suggest taking the relationship slow: 'Cholo dhire susthe agai'.

You can say 'Taarahuro koro na, dhire susthe koro'.

Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.

Frases relacionadas

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আস্তে ধীরে

synonym

Slowly and gently.

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ঠাণ্ডা মাথায়

similar

With a cool head.

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তাড়াহুড়ো করে

contrast

In a rush / hurriedly.

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এক মনে

builds on

With one mind / single-mindedly.

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