Significado
Cultivating plants in a garden.
Contexto cultural
In Dhaka, 'বাগান করা' has become a vital part of the 'Green Dhaka' movement. Many residents use their rooftops to grow organic vegetables like chilies, tomatoes, and eggplants to avoid pesticides found in markets. In Kolkata, the 'Winter Flower Show' is a major event. People take 'বাগান করা' very seriously during the winter months, competing to grow the best Dahlias and Chrysanthemums. In villages, gardening is often functional. A 'Bagan' usually contains fruit-bearing trees like Betel nut (Supari) or Banana, which have economic value. Gardens are often used as metaphors for the human heart or a peaceful life in Bengali 'Rabindra Sangeet' (Tagore songs).
Use with 'Shokh'
When talking about hobbies, always pair it with 'shokh' (hobby). Example: 'Bagan kara amar shokh'.
Don't say 'Garden kora'
Avoid mixing English 'Garden' with Bengali 'Kora' in formal settings, though it's common in 'Hinglish'-style casual Bengali.
Significado
Cultivating plants in a garden.
Use with 'Shokh'
When talking about hobbies, always pair it with 'shokh' (hobby). Example: 'Bagan kara amar shokh'.
Don't say 'Garden kora'
Avoid mixing English 'Garden' with Bengali 'Kora' in formal settings, though it's common in 'Hinglish'-style casual Bengali.
Master the 'Kara' verbs
Learning 'Bagan kara' helps you learn hundreds of other Bengali verbs like 'Ranna kara' (to cook) or 'Khela kara' (to play).
Complimenting Gardens
Bengalis take great pride in their gardens. Saying 'Apnar baganta khub shundor' is a surefire way to make a friend.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'বাগান করা'.
আমার বাবা প্রতিদিন বিকেলে ____।
Since the subject is 'আমার বাবা' (My father), we must use the formal/honorific third-person form 'করেন'.
Which sentence correctly describes a hobby?
Choose the correct sentence:
'বাগান করতে ভালোবাসি' means 'I love to garden', which is the standard way to express this hobby.
Match the location with the activity.
Match the following:
While you can garden anywhere, 'ছাদ' (roof) is a very common location for 'বাগান করা' in cities.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনার শখ কী? B: আমার শখ ______।
When stating a hobby as a noun phrase, we use the infinitive/verbal noun form 'বাগান করা'.
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Ayudas visuales
কোথায় বাগান করবেন? (Where to garden?)
শহর (City)
- • ছাদ (Roof)
- • বারান্দা (Balcony)
গ্রাম (Village)
- • উঠান (Yard)
- • পুকুর পাড় (Pond side)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosআমার বাবা প্রতিদিন বিকেলে ____।
Since the subject is 'আমার বাবা' (My father), we must use the formal/honorific third-person form 'করেন'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'বাগান করতে ভালোবাসি' means 'I love to garden', which is the standard way to express this hobby.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
While you can garden anywhere, 'ছাদ' (roof) is a very common location for 'বাগান করা' in cities.
A: আপনার শখ কী? B: আমার শখ ______।
When stating a hobby as a noun phrase, we use the infinitive/verbal noun form 'বাগান করা'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, you can use it for indoor plants, although 'গাছ লাগানো' or 'গাছের যত্ন নেওয়া' is slightly more common for a few indoor pots.
It is neutral. You can use it in any context, from a casual chat to a formal essay.
'Bagan' is the standard word. 'Bagicha' is a more poetic or diminutive form, often used in songs or literature.
There isn't a direct idiom, but you can say 'আমার হাতে গাছ ভালো হয়' (Plants grow well in my hands).
Absolutely. You can specify by saying 'সবজি বাগান করা' (sobji bagan kara).
In standard Bengali (Cholito), it is 'Bagan kori'. 'Kari' is used in the formal/archaic 'Shadhu' style.
Common tools include 'Kodal' (hoe), 'Khurpi' (trowel), and 'Jhari' (watering can).
Yes, it is identical and equally common in both regions.
Yes, the form 'বাগান করা' itself acts as a gerund/verbal noun (e.g., 'Gardening is good').
You can say 'বাগান করার প্রতি আমার আগ্রহ আছে' (Bagan karar proti amar agroho ache).
A 'Mali' is a professional gardener. You might hire one to help with your 'বাগান করা'.
Not necessarily. You can 'বাগান করা' in rented apartments on the balcony or roof.
Frases relacionadas
গাছ লাগানো
similarTo plant trees/plants
চাষ করা
contrastTo farm/cultivate
পরিচর্যা করা
specialized formTo take care of/nurse
উদ্যানপালন
synonymHorticulture
ছাদ বাগান
specialized formRooftop garden
