A2 Expression Informal

সাবাস

সবস 1

Well done / Bravo

Significado

Praising someone for an achievement.

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Contexto cultural

The phrase 'Shabash Bangladesh' is a powerful patriotic slogan, often used to celebrate national achievements in sports or development. In the 'Adda' culture of Kolkata, 'Shabash' is often used to acknowledge a particularly clever or 'chaalaak' (smart) point made during a debate. In Cricket, 'Shabash' is the most common word heard from the wicketkeeper to encourage the bowler after every ball. Iconic characters like Feluda have cemented 'Shabash' as the word a mentor uses to show pride in a student's growth.

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The 'Beta' Add-on

Add 'Beta' (son) or 'Ma' (mother/daughter) after Shabash to sound like a native parent: 'Shabash Beta!'

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Watch the Hierarchy

Never say it to your father-in-law, even if he cooks a great meal. Stick to 'Darun hoyeche'.

Significado

Praising someone for an achievement.

🎯

The 'Beta' Add-on

Add 'Beta' (son) or 'Ma' (mother/daughter) after Shabash to sound like a native parent: 'Shabash Beta!'

⚠️

Watch the Hierarchy

Never say it to your father-in-law, even if he cooks a great meal. Stick to 'Darun hoyeche'.

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Cricket Spirit

If you want to fit in at a cricket match, just shout 'Shabash, Shabash!' whenever the bowler runs in.

Ponte a prueba

Which is the most appropriate situation to say 'সাবাস'?

Your friend just won a gold medal in a swimming competition.

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

Winning a medal is a major achievement, making 'Shabash' the perfect exclamation.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

________! তুমি খুব সুন্দর ছবি এঁকেছ।

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

The sentence praises a beautiful drawing, so 'Shabash' is the correct interjection.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: A younger brother helps an old woman carry her bags.

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

Praising a good deed by a younger person is a classic use of 'Shabash'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: আমি সব কাজ শেষ করেছি। B: ________! এবার আমরা ঘুরতে যেতে পারি।

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

B is praising A for finishing the work.

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Ayudas visuales

When to say Shabash!

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Sports

  • Hitting a six
  • Taking a wicket
  • Winning a race
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Family

  • Good grades
  • Helping chores
  • Learning a skill

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Which is the most appropriate situation to say 'সাবাস'? Choose A1

Your friend just won a gold medal in a swimming competition.

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

Winning a medal is a major achievement, making 'Shabash' the perfect exclamation.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank A2

________! তুমি খুব সুন্দর ছবি এঁকেছ।

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

The sentence praises a beautiful drawing, so 'Shabash' is the correct interjection.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: A younger brother helps an old woman carry her bags.

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

Praising a good deed by a younger person is a classic use of 'Shabash'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: আমি সব কাজ শেষ করেছি। B: ________! এবার আমরা ঘুরতে যেতে পারি।

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

B is praising A for finishing the work.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

No, it is informal to neutral. It's best for friends, family, and younger people.

Only in a very casual email to a close friend. Avoid it in professional correspondence.

No, 'Shabash' remains the same whether you are praising one person or a whole team.

'Shabash' is for general success; 'Bahba' is more for artistic appreciation or 'Hear, hear'.

No, it is considered disrespectful as it implies you are judging their performance.

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

Most commonly 'Shabash', but sometimes 'Sabas'.

No, it's an interjection. You can't conjugate it.

Yes, if someone makes a mistake, saying 'Shabash!' with a flat tone is very sarcastic.

It comes from the Persian 'Shad-bash', meaning 'be happy'.

Frases relacionadas

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বাহবা

synonym

Bravo / Applause

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চমৎকার

similar

Excellent

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দারুণ

similar

Awesome / Great

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ধন্য

builds on

Blessed / Praiseworthy

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সেরা

specialized form

The best

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