অফিস en 30 segundos
- Most common Bengali word for office.
- Loanword from English, used universally.
- Requires locative '-এ' (e) for 'at/in'.
- Essential for A1 level daily conversation.
The word অফিস (pronounced as 'Ofish') is a ubiquitous loanword in the Bengali language, borrowed directly from the English word 'office'. While Bengali has indigenous terms like কার্যালয় (Karjaloy), the word 'অফিস' has become so deeply integrated into daily life that it is used by everyone from rickshaw pullers to corporate executives. It primarily refers to a place where professional, clerical, or administrative work is conducted. However, in the Bengali cultural context, 'অফিস' represents more than just a physical space; it signifies a specific social rhythm and a hallmark of modern middle-class identity.
- Primary Context
- Used to denote any formal workplace, whether it is a government building, a private firm, or a small administrative unit. It is the default term in urban conversations.
- Social Nuance
- In South Asian culture, 'going to the office' (অফিস যাওয়া) is often equated with stability and respectability. It differentiates formal employment from manual labor or trade.
আমি সকাল নয়টায় অফিস যাই।
Historically, the adoption of this English word coincides with the British colonial era in the Bengal Presidency. Before 'অফিস', the Persian word দপ্তর (Daftar) was more common. However, as the British administrative machinery grew, the English term superseded local variations in common parlance. Today, if you use the Sanskrit-heavy 'কার্যালয়' in a casual conversation, you might sound overly formal or like a news anchor. 'অফিস' is the heart of the modern Bengali professional's vocabulary.
আজ আমার অফিস ছুটি।
- The 'Office-Time' Concept
- Bengalis often refer to the rush hour as 'অফিস টাইম' (Office Time). It describes the period of heavy traffic and crowded public transport when everyone is commuting.
রাস্তায় অনেক ভিড়, কারণ এখন অফিস টাইম।
Interestingly, the word is gender-neutral and applies to any industry. Whether someone works in a bank, a software firm, or a government secretariat, they all say they are going to the 'অফিস'. It has also spawned various colloquialisms. For instance, 'অফিস আদালত' (Office-Adalat) is a compound phrase used to refer to all sorts of formal or legal administrative work. If someone says they have 'অফিস আদালতের কাজ' (Office-Adalat work), they mean they have some bureaucratic errands to run.
আপনার অফিস কোথায়?
Using 'অফিস' in a sentence requires an understanding of Bengali postpositions and verb pairings. Unlike English, where you might simply say 'I am at office', Bengali requires the locative case marker '-এ' (e) to indicate 'at' or 'in'. Therefore, 'at the office' becomes 'অফিসে' (Ofish-e).
- Locative Case (-এ)
- Used when the office is the location of an action. Example: 'সে এখন অফিসে আছে' (He is in the office now).
- Directional Use
- When moving towards the office, you can either say 'অফিসে যাচ্ছি' (going to the office) or 'অফিস যাচ্ছি' (going office - more colloquial).
বাবা অফিস থেকে ফিরছেন।
The word often pairs with verbs like 'যাওয়া' (to go), 'আসা' (to come), 'থাকা' (to stay/be), and 'করা' (to do). Interestingly, 'অফিস করা' is a very common phrase. If someone asks 'আপনি কি এখনো অফিস করছেন?' they are asking if you are still working or if you are still employed at that place. It encompasses the entirety of the professional commitment.
আমার অফিসের সহকর্মীরা খুব ভালো।
In more complex sentences, 'অফিস' can be part of compound nouns. For example, 'অফিস ঘর' (Office room), 'অফিস ভবন' (Office building), or 'অফিস খরচ' (Office expenses). In the digital age, 'হোম অফিস' (Home office) has also entered the lexicon. You might hear someone say, 'আজ আমি হোম অফিস করছি' (Today I am doing home office/working from home).
কাল অফিসে একটা মিটিং আছে।
When referring to the 'office' as an institution or authority, it remains 'অফিস'. For example, 'অফিস থেকে এই নির্দেশ এসেছে' (This instruction has come from the office). Here, 'office' represents the management or the administrative body. This versatility makes it one of the most functional nouns for any Bengali learner to master early on.
If you are in a city like Dhaka or Kolkata, you will hear 'অফিস' everywhere. It is the pulse of the city's daytime activity. You will hear it in the morning greetings between neighbors, in the announcements on the metro, and in the hurried phone calls of commuters. The word is synonymous with the daily grind.
- The Tea Stall (Cha-er Dokan)
- You will often hear people discussing 'অফিসের পলিটিক্স' (office politics) or 'অফিসের বস' (office boss) while sipping tea. It is a central theme of 'Adda' (informal conversation).
- Public Transport
- Bus conductors often shout 'অফিস পাড়া' (Office neighborhood) to indicate stops in commercial districts like Motijheel in Dhaka or BBD Bagh in Kolkata.
এখন অফিস ছাড়ার সময়, বাসে খুব ভিড় হবে।
In television dramas (Natoks) and movies, the 'office' is a frequent setting. It represents the struggle for career growth, romantic encounters between colleagues, or the tension between a strict boss and a hardworking employee. In news broadcasts, you will hear it in the context of government policies, such as 'সরকারি অফিস' (government office) or 'বেসরকারি অফিস' (private office).
আমাদের অফিস দশতলায়।
You will also hear it in familial settings. A child might say, 'বাবা অফিস থেকে কখন আসবে?' (When will father come back from the office?). This shows that the word is deeply embedded in the domestic sphere as well, marking the boundary between home and work. In job interviews, you'll hear 'আমাদের অফিসে কাজের পরিবেশ খুব ভালো' (The work environment in our office is very good).
Even though 'অফিস' is a loanword, English speakers often make mistakes in its Bengali grammatical application. The most common error is related to the use of articles and prepositions, which function differently in Bengali.
- Mistaking 'The Office'
- In English, we say 'I am going to the office'. In Bengali, you don't usually need a definite article. Saying 'আমি অফিসটি যাচ্ছি' (I am going to 'the' office) sounds very unnatural. Just 'আমি অফিস যাচ্ছি' is correct.
- Incorrect Verb Pairing
- English speakers might say 'আমি অফিস কাজ করি' (I office work do). The correct way is 'আমি অফিসে কাজ করি' (I work in the office) or 'আমি অফিসের কাজ করি' (I do office work).
❌ আমি অফিস আছি।
✅ আমি অফিসে আছি।
Another mistake is overusing the formal synonym 'কার্যালয়'. While it is correct, using 'কার্যালয়' in a casual chat about your job can make you sound like a textbook or an official document. Stick to 'অফিস' for 95% of situations. Additionally, be careful with the plural. While 'অফিসগুলো' (the offices) is correct, in many cases, the singular 'অফিস' acts as a collective noun.
❌ আমার অফিস কাজ অনেক।
✅ আমার অফিসের কাজ অনেক।
Lastly, don't confuse 'অফিস' with 'কাজ' (work). While they are related, they aren't always interchangeable. 'অফিস' is the place or the formal engagement, while 'কাজ' is the activity itself. You can 'অফিস' (go to work) but you do 'কাজ' (the actual tasks).
While 'অফিস' is the most common term, Bengali offers several alternatives depending on the level of formality and the specific type of workplace. Understanding these nuances will help you sound more like a native speaker and navigate different social settings.
- কার্যালয় (Karjaloy)
- The formal, Sanskrit-derived word for office. You will see this on nameplates of government buildings (e.g., 'প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়' - Prime Minister's Office). It is rarely used in speech unless speaking formally.
- দপ্তর (Daftar)
- A Persian loanword. It is often used to refer to a specific department within a larger office or a secretariat. It carries a slightly old-world or highly administrative feel.
এটি একটি সরকারি কার্যালয়।
Other related terms include কর্মস্থল (Kormosthol), which literally means 'place of work'. This is a broader term that could include a factory, a field, or an office. If you want to be very specific about a small administrative room, you might use চেম্বার (Chamber), especially for doctors or lawyers.
তিনি নিজের দপ্তরে বসে আছেন।
- আদালত (Adalat)
- While it means 'Court', it is often paired with 'অফিস' in the phrase 'অফিস-আদালত' to mean 'formal/official places' in general.
In a modern tech context, people might just use the English word 'Work' or 'Studio', but 'অফিস' remains the king of workplace nouns. Knowing when to use 'অফিস' vs 'কার্যালয়' is a key marker of linguistic fluency. If you are writing a formal letter to a principal, use 'কার্যালয়'. If you are telling your friend why you are late for dinner, say 'অফিসে কাজ ছিল' (There was work at the office).
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Dato curioso
Despite being an English word, 'অফিস' has completely replaced the native 'কার্যালয়' in 90% of daily conversations. It is one of the most successful loanwords in Bengali history.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing the 'f' too harshly like a Western 'f'. In Bengali, it's often a bit softer.
- Using a long 'ee' sound at the end. It should be a short 'i'.
- Failing to round the lips for the initial 'O'.
- Using a sharp 's' instead of the more natural Bengali 'sh' sound.
- Over-aspirating the 'ph' sound if they treat 'ফ' as 'p-h'.
Nivel de dificultad
Very easy as it looks and sounds like English.
Requires learning the Bengali script for 'O', 'Phi', and 'Sa'.
Natural for English speakers, just need to adjust the accent.
Easily recognizable in fast speech.
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Avanzado
Gramática que debes saber
Locative Case '-এ'
অফিসে (In the office)
Genitive Case '-এর'
অফিসের (Of the office)
Ablative Case 'থেকে'
অফিস থেকে (From the office)
Definite Article '-টি'
অফিসটি (The office)
Verb Conjugation (Present)
আমি অফিস যাই (I go to the office)
Ejemplos por nivel
আমি অফিস যাই।
I go to the office.
Simple Subject-Object-Verb.
এটা আমার অফিস।
This is my office.
Use of possessive 'আমার' (my).
বাবা অফিসে আছেন।
Father is in the office.
Locative case '-এ' used for location.
অফিস কোথায়?
Where is the office?
Simple interrogative sentence.
অফিসটি বড়।
The office is big.
Definite article '-টি' added to 'অফিস'.
আমি অফিস পছন্দ করি।
I like the office.
Expressing preference.
আজ অফিস বন্ধ।
The office is closed today.
Describing status.
তিনি অফিসে যান।
He/She goes to the office.
Third person singular verb ending.
আমার অফিস বাড়ির কাছে।
My office is near home.
Using 'কাছে' (near) to show proximity.
আমি নয়টায় অফিসে পৌঁছাই।
I reach the office at nine.
Time expression + locative case.
অফিসের কাজ শেষ করো।
Finish the office work.
Imperative sentence with genitive 'অফিসের'.
সে অফিস থেকে আসছে।
He is coming from the office.
Ablative 'থেকে' (from).
অফিসে অনেক লোক আছে।
There are many people in the office.
Quantifier 'অনেক' (many).
কাল আমার অফিস নেই।
I don't have office tomorrow.
Expressing absence of work.
তোমার অফিস কেমন?
How is your office?
Asking for a description.
অফিসে চা পাওয়া যায়।
Tea is available in the office.
Passive-like construction 'পাওয়া যায়'.
অফিসে আজ খুব ভিড় ছিল।
It was very crowded at the office today.
Past tense 'ছিল'.
আমি অফিসের জন্য দেরি করেছি।
I am late because of the office.
Reasoning with 'জন্য' (for/because of).
সে তার অফিসের সহকর্মীদের সাথে মধ্যাহ্নভোজ করছে।
He is having lunch with his office colleagues.
Complex sentence with 'সাথে' (with).
অফিসের পরিবেশ খুব বন্ধুত্বপূর্ণ।
The office environment is very friendly.
Abstract noun 'পরিবেশ' (environment).
মিটিংটি অফিসের বড় ঘরে হবে।
The meeting will be in the big room of the office.
Future tense 'হবে'.
আমি নতুন অফিসে যোগ দিয়েছি।
I have joined a new office.
Present perfect 'যোগ দিয়েছি'.
অফিসে যাওয়ার আগে আমি নাস্তা করি।
I eat breakfast before going to the office.
Sequential actions with 'আগে' (before).
অফিস থেকে ফিরতে দেরি হবে।
It will be late to return from the office.
Infinitive 'ফিরতে' (to return).
অফিসের নিয়মকানুন মেনে চলা উচিত।
One should follow the office rules and regulations.
Compound noun 'নিয়মকানুন' (rules).
অফিস পলিটিক্স থেকে দূরে থাকাই ভালো।
It is better to stay away from office politics.
Gerundial subject 'থাকা' with emphasis '-ই'.
আমাদের অফিস আগামী মাসে স্থানান্তরিত হবে।
Our office will be relocated next month.
Formal verb 'স্থানান্তরিত হওয়া'.
অফিসে কাজের চাপ অনেক বেড়ে গেছে।
The work pressure at the office has increased a lot.
Abstract concept 'কাজের চাপ' (work pressure).
তিনি অফিসের একজন দক্ষ কর্মকর্তা।
He is an efficient officer of the office.
Adjective 'দক্ষ' (efficient).
অফিসের ইন্টারনেটে সমস্যা হচ্ছে।
There is a problem with the office internet.
Continuous tense 'হচ্ছে'.
অফিস ছুটির পর আমরা সিনেমা দেখতে যাব।
We will go to see a movie after office hours.
Temporal phrase 'ছুটির পর'.
অফিসে নতুন সফটওয়্যার ইনস্টল করা হয়েছে।
New software has been installed in the office.
Passive voice construction.
অফিসের কাঠামোগত পরিবর্তন প্রয়োজন।
Structural changes are needed in the office.
Formal vocabulary 'কাঠামোগত' (structural).
অফিস সংস্কৃতি কর্মীদের উৎপাদনশীলতার ওপর প্রভাব ফেলে।
Office culture impacts the productivity of employees.
Complex cause-effect sentence.
সরকারি অফিসে লাল ফিতার দৌরাত্ম্য এখনো বিদ্যমান।
Red tapism is still prevalent in government offices.
Idiomatic 'লাল ফিতার দৌরাত্ম্য' (red tape).
অফিসের গোপনীয়তা রক্ষা করা প্রতিটি কর্মীর দায়িত্ব।
Maintaining office confidentiality is the responsibility of every employee.
Formal 'গোপনীয়তা' (confidentiality).
তিনি অফিসের প্রশাসনিক বিভাগে কর্মরত আছেন।
He is working in the administrative department of the office.
High-register verb 'কর্মরত থাকা'.
অফিস যাতায়াতের খরচ দিন দিন বাড়ছে।
The cost of commuting to the office is increasing day by day.
Compound phrase 'যাতায়াতের খরচ'.
অফিসের অভ্যন্তরীণ কোন্দল প্রতিষ্ঠানের ক্ষতি করছে।
Internal strife in the office is harming the organization.
Sophisticated term 'অভ্যন্তরীণ কোন্দল' (internal strife).
অফিস অটোমেশনের ফলে কাজের গতি বেড়েছে।
Work speed has increased as a result of office automation.
Causal link 'ফলে' (as a result).
আধুনিক দাপ্তরিক জীবনে অফিসের সংজ্ঞাই বদলে গেছে।
In modern official life, the very definition of 'office' has changed.
Philosophical/Analytical tone.
অফিসের আমলাতান্ত্রিক জটিলতা নিরসনে নতুন পদক্ষেপ নেওয়া হয়েছে।
New steps have been taken to resolve the bureaucratic complexities of the office.
Highly formal 'আমলাতান্ত্রিক' (bureaucratic).
অফিস ভবনের স্থাপত্যশৈলী নগরীর সৌন্দর্য বৃদ্ধি করেছে।
The architectural style of the office building has enhanced the beauty of the city.
Aesthetic description 'স্থাপত্যশৈলী'.
অফিসের কর্মপরিবেশ ও মানসিক স্বাস্থ্যের মধ্যে নিবিড় সম্পর্ক রয়েছে।
There is a close relationship between the office work environment and mental health.
Correlative 'মধ্যে...রয়েছে'.
কর্পোরেট অফিসের বিশ্বায়ন স্থানীয় সংস্কৃতিকে প্রভাবিত করছে।
The globalization of corporate offices is influencing local culture.
Sociological analysis 'বিশ্বায়ন'.
অফিসের নথিপত্র ডিজিটাল করার প্রক্রিয়াটি বেশ শ্রমসাধ্য।
The process of digitizing office records is quite laborious.
Formal 'নথিপত্র' (documents/records).
অফিসের স্থায়িত্ব নির্ভর করে সুষ্ঠু ব্যবস্থাপনার ওপর।
The stability of an office depends on proper management.
Abstract principle 'নির্ভর করে' (depends on).
অফিসের নৈতিক মানদণ্ড বজায় রাখা অপরিহার্য।
It is essential to maintain the ethical standards of the office.
Ethical/Legal register 'নৈতিক মানদণ্ড'.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Se confunde a menudo con
Kaj means 'work' (the activity), while Ofish is the 'office' (the place).
Chakri means 'job' (the employment), while Ofish is where you do the job.
Dokan is a shop/store, not an office.
Modismos y expresiones
— Running around for official or legal work.
সারাদিন অফিস-আদালত করে আমি ক্লান্ত।
Colloquial— Flattering the boss at the office to get ahead.
সে অফিসে তেল দিয়ে প্রমোশন পেয়েছে।
Slang/Informal— Creating a lot of activity or noise in the office.
নতুন বস এসে অফিস গরম করে ফেলেছেন।
Colloquial— Making a huge commotion or chaos in the office.
ফাইলটি হারিয়ে যাওয়ায় তিনি অফিস মাথায় তুলেছেন।
Informal— Spending too much time at the office or staying late unnecessarily.
অফিস পাহারা দিয়ে কী লাভ?
Sarcastic— Being dependent on an office job for one's livelihood.
আমরা অফিসের ভাত খাই, নিয়ম তো মানতেই হবে।
Colloquial— To be completely consumed by office work.
কাজ ওকে পুরো গিলে ফেলেছে, ওর কোনো ব্যক্তিগত জীবন নেই।
Metaphorical— To know every corner and person in the office.
সে দশ বছর ধরে এই অফিস চষে বেড়াচ্ছে।
ColloquialFácil de confundir
Both mean office.
Karjaloy is formal/Sanskrit; Ofish is colloquial/English.
সরকারি কার্যালয় বনাম আমার অফিস।
Both mean office.
Daftar is often a department or bureaucratic unit.
সচিবালয়ের দপ্তর।
Both mean workplace.
Chamber is specifically for private professionals like doctors.
ডাক্তারের চেম্বার।
Often used together in a phrase.
Adalat is specifically a court of law.
অফিস-আদালত।
Opposite of office.
Basha is home; Ofish is work.
বাসা থেকে অফিস।
Patrones de oraciones
আমি [অফিস] যাই।
আমি অফিস যাই।
এটা আমার [অফিস]।
এটা আমার অফিস।
আমি [অফিসে] আছি।
আমি অফিসে আছি।
[অফিসের] কাজ অনেক।
অফিসের কাজ অনেক।
আমি [অফিস থেকে] আসছি।
আমি অফিস থেকে আসছি।
আজ [অফিস] ছুটি।
আজ অফিস ছুটি।
আমাদের [অফিস] বড়।
আমাদের অফিস বড়।
[অফিসে] মিটিং আছে।
অফিসে মিটিং আছে।
Familia de palabras
Sustantivos
Verbos
Adjetivos
Relacionado
Cómo usarlo
Extremely high in urban areas.
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Using 'অফিসটি' every time you mean 'the office'.
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Just 'অফিস'.
Bengali doesn't use definite articles as frequently as English. 'আমি অফিস যাচ্ছি' is enough.
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Saying 'আমি অফিস আছি' for 'I am at the office'.
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আমি অফিসে আছি।
The locative '-এ' is mandatory for location.
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Pronouncing 'Ofis' with a hard 'S'.
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Ofish.
In Bengali, the 's' sound usually pulls towards 'sh'.
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Using 'কার্যালয়' in a casual chat with friends.
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অফিস।
It sounds too stiff and formal for casual conversation.
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Confusing 'অফিস করা' with 'অফিস বানানো'.
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অফিস করা (to work); অফিস বানানো (to build an office).
'Kora' is used idiomaticallly for the act of being employed.
Consejos
Locative Marker
Always use '-এ' (e) when you are *at* the office. 'আমি অফিসে' is the standard way to say 'I'm at the office'.
Loanword Ease
Since it sounds like English, use it as a 'safe' word when you forget more formal Bengali terms.
Adda Culture
Offices in Bengal often have a strong social component. Don't be surprised by long tea breaks!
Accent
Soften your 'f' and 's' sounds to sound more like a native Bengali speaker.
Spelling
In Bengali script, it is written as অ-ফি-স. Practice writing it to master the vowel signs.
Formality
While the word 'office' is informal, the behavior *inside* a Bengali office is often quite formal.
Context Clues
If you hear 'Ofish-er', expect the next word to be something belonging to the office (like 'kaj' or 'shomoy').
Remote Work
Use 'হোম অফিস' for remote work; it's widely understood in urban centers.
Compound Phrases
Learn 'অফিস-আদালত' to describe all kinds of official errands at once.
Daily Use
Try to identify every 'অফিস' building you pass to reinforce the word in your mind.
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'O-Fish'. Imagine a fish wearing a tie and working at a desk in an 'Office'.
Asociación visual
Visualize a large glass building with people carrying briefcases entering it in the morning.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to use 'অফিস' in three different sentences today: one about going there, one about being there, and one about leaving.
Origen de la palabra
Direct loanword from the English 'office'. It entered the Bengali language during the British colonial period (18th-19th century).
Significado original: A place for business or public service.
Indo-European (English branch) to Indo-Aryan (Bengali).Contexto cultural
Be aware of the hierarchy; addressing someone in the office usually requires formal pronouns (আপনি).
The concept is identical to Western office culture but with more emphasis on hierarchy and collective lunch breaks.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Daily Commute
- অফিসে অনেক জ্যাম
- অফিস বাস
- অফিস টাইম
- অফিসে দেরি
At Work
- অফিসের কাজ
- অফিস মিটিং
- অফিস লাঞ্চ
- অফিস পলিটিক্স
At Home
- অফিস থেকে ফেরা
- অফিস ছুটি
- হোম অফিস
- অফিসের গল্প
Job Search
- নতুন অফিস
- অফিস কোথায়?
- অফিস ড্রেস
- অফিস ইন্টারভিউ
Administration
- সরকারি অফিস
- অফিস ফাইল
- অফিস অর্ডার
- অফিস খরচ
Inicios de conversación
"আপনার অফিস কোথায়?"
"আপনি কি আজ অফিসে যাবেন?"
"আপনার অফিস কেমন?"
"অফিসে কি অনেক কাজ?"
"আপনার অফিস কয়টায় শেষ হয়?"
Temas para diario
আজ আমার অফিসে অনেক কাজ ছিল কারণ...
আমার স্বপ্নের অফিসটি দেখতে এমন হবে...
অফিসে আমার প্রিয় সহকর্মী হলেন...
অফিসে যাওয়ার পথে আমি যা দেখি...
হোম অফিস বনাম নিয়মিত অফিস: কোনটি ভালো?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it is a loanword from English that has been used in Bengali for over two centuries and is now considered part of the language.
You say 'আমি অফিস যাচ্ছি' (Ami ofish jach-chi) or 'আমি অফিসে যাচ্ছি' (Ami ofish-e jach-chi).
'অফিস' is used in daily conversation, while 'কার্যালয়' is formal and used in official documents or signs.
Yes, you can say 'হোম অফিস' (Home office) or 'বাড়িতে অফিস' (Office at home).
It is pronounced like 'O-phish' with a short 'o' and a soft 'sh' sound at the end.
Bengali nouns do not have grammatical gender in the same way as French or German. It is neutral.
The most common way is 'অফিসের কাজ' (Ofish-er kaj).
It refers to the rush hour when people are commuting to or from work.
Yes, but mostly in government contexts or to refer to specific departments.
You say 'আমার অফিস বন্ধ' (Amar ofish bondho).
Ponte a prueba 200 preguntas
Write a sentence: 'I am in the office.'
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Write a sentence: 'My office is big.'
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Write a sentence: 'I go to the office at 10 AM.'
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Write a sentence: 'Today is an office holiday.'
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Write a sentence: 'Where is your office?'
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Write a sentence: 'I have a lot of office work.'
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Write a sentence: 'He is coming from the office.'
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Write a sentence: 'The office environment is good.'
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Write a sentence: 'I am doing home office today.'
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Write a sentence: 'There is a meeting in the office.'
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Write a sentence: 'My office is near the station.'
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Write a sentence: 'The office is closed on Sunday.'
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Write a sentence: 'I like my office colleagues.'
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Write a sentence: 'Finish the office work quickly.'
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Write a sentence: 'Office time is busy.'
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Write a sentence: 'Who is your office boss?'
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Write a sentence: 'I am going to the office now.'
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Write a sentence: 'This is a government office.'
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Write a sentence: 'The office building is tall.'
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Write a sentence: 'I stay in the office until 5 PM.'
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Say: 'I go to the office.'
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Say: 'Where is your office?'
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Say: 'I am at the office.'
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Say: 'Today is a holiday.'
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Say: 'I have a lot of work.'
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Say: 'He is my colleague.'
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Say: 'I will reach at 9.'
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Say: 'The office is closed.'
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Say: 'I am coming from office.'
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Say: 'Is the office open?'
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Say: 'I like my office.'
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Say: 'It is office time.'
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Say: 'Where is the boss?'
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Say: 'I am doing home office.'
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Say: 'The office is far.'
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Say: 'See you after office.'
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Say: 'The office is on 5th floor.'
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Say: 'I have a meeting.'
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Say: 'The internet is slow.'
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Say: 'I am leaving office.'
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Listen and identify: 'অফিসে এসো।' (Come to the office.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস কোথায়?' (Where is the office?)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস বন্ধ।' (Office is closed.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিসের কাজ।' (Office work.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস টাইম।' (Office time.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিসে আছি।' (I am in the office.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস ছুটি।' (Office holiday.)
Listen and identify: 'বস আসছেন।' (The boss is coming.)
Listen and identify: 'মিটিং শুরু।' (Meeting started.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস ব্যাগ।' (Office bag.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস থেকে।' (From the office.)
Listen and identify: 'সরকারি অফিস।' (Government office.)
Listen and identify: 'নতুন অফিস।' (New office.)
Listen and identify: 'অফিস পলিটিক্স।' (Office politics.)
Listen and identify: 'হোম অফিস।' (Home office.)
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Summary
The word 'অফিস' is the go-to term for any workplace in Bengali. While formal alternatives exist, 'অফিস' is used in 99% of spoken contexts. Example: 'আমি অফিসে আছি' (I am at the office).
- Most common Bengali word for office.
- Loanword from English, used universally.
- Requires locative '-এ' (e) for 'at/in'.
- Essential for A1 level daily conversation.
Locative Marker
Always use '-এ' (e) when you are *at* the office. 'আমি অফিসে' is the standard way to say 'I'm at the office'.
Loanword Ease
Since it sounds like English, use it as a 'safe' word when you forget more formal Bengali terms.
Adda Culture
Offices in Bengal often have a strong social component. Don't be surprised by long tea breaks!
Accent
Soften your 'f' and 's' sounds to sound more like a native Bengali speaker.
