معنی
A common well-wish for someone's health.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Kolkata, 'Sustho theko' is often followed by 'Bhalo theko'. The emphasis is on maintaining a balance between the chaotic city life and personal health. In Bangladesh, well-wishes often have a slightly more religious or soulful undertone. 'Sustho theko' is seen as a blessing (Dua). For Bengalis living abroad (UK/USA), this phrase is a way to maintain cultural identity and show care across long distances. In villages, health is directly tied to the ability to work in the fields. 'Sustho theko' is a very practical and vital wish.
The Power of Two
Always pair it with 'Bhalo theko' for maximum native-like warmth.
Register Check
Double-check if you should use 'Theko' or 'Thakben'. Using 'Theko' with an elder is very rude.
معنی
A common well-wish for someone's health.
The Power of Two
Always pair it with 'Bhalo theko' for maximum native-like warmth.
Register Check
Double-check if you should use 'Theko' or 'Thakben'. Using 'Theko' with an elder is very rude.
Email Etiquette
In semi-formal emails, 'সুস্থ থাকবেন' is a very professional yet caring way to sign off.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'thaka' for a friend.
বিদায় বন্ধু, সুস্থ ____।
'থেকো' is the correct 'Tumi' (friend) form for a future imperative wish.
Match the phrase to the correct person.
To whom would you say 'সুস্থ থাকবেন'?
'থাকবেন' is the formal 'Apni' register used for superiors.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
Person A: আমি এখন বেরোচ্ছি। Person B: আচ্ছা, সাবধানে যেও আর ____।
'সুস্থ থেকো' perfectly completes the parting wish.
Which phrase is used when someone is ALREADY sick?
If your friend has a fever, you should say:
'Get well soon' is 'Taratari sustho hoye otho'. 'Sustho theko' is for staying healthy.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
When to use 'Sustho Theko'
Social
- • Leaving a party
- • Ending a call
- • Meeting a friend
Digital
- • WhatsApp sign-off
- • Email closing
- • Social media comment
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاবিদায় বন্ধু, সুস্থ ____।
'থেকো' is the correct 'Tumi' (friend) form for a future imperative wish.
To whom would you say 'সুস্থ থাকবেন'?
'থাকবেন' is the formal 'Apni' register used for superiors.
Person A: আমি এখন বেরোচ্ছি। Person B: আচ্ছা, সাবধানে যেও আর ____।
'সুস্থ থেকো' perfectly completes the parting wish.
If your friend has a fever, you should say:
'Get well soon' is 'Taratari sustho hoye otho'. 'Sustho theko' is for staying healthy.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, you should use 'Sustho thakben' to show respect.
It's better to say 'Taratari sustho hoye otho' (Get well soon). 'Sustho theko' implies they are currently well.
'Bhalo theko' is 'Stay well/happy' (general), while 'Sustho theko' is 'Stay healthy' (physical).
It is an adjective meaning 'healthy'.
You can say 'তোমরা সবাই সুস্থ থেকো' (Tomra shobai sustho theko).
Yes, but usually in the form 'আপনারা সবাই সুস্থ থাকবেন' at the end of a speech.
Yes, it is extremely common in WhatsApp and SMS sign-offs.
Not at all. It is a timeless and very modern expression.
The opposite is 'Osustho' (অসুস্থ), meaning sick.
You can, but 'Sustho theko' sounds more natural as a wish for the future.
عبارات مرتبط
ভালো থেকো
similarStay well/happy
সাবধানে থেকো
similarStay safe/careful
সুস্থ হয়ে ওঠো
builds onGet well soon
শরীরের যত্ন নিও
specialized formTake care of your body
