Stylistic Uses of the Passive Voice
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the passive voice in Bengali to emphasize the action or the object rather than the person performing the action.
- Use the root verb + 'a' + 'hoya' (to be). Example: 'Kajti kora hoyeche' (The work has been done).
- The agent is marked with 'dara' or 'korta' if necessary. Example: 'Amar dara kajti kora hoyeche'.
- Passive is preferred in formal reports and news. Example: 'Prostabti grohon kora hoyeche' (The proposal was accepted).
Passive Voice Conjugation
| Tense | Root + a | Auxiliary (Hoya) |
|---|---|---|
|
Present Perfect
|
Kora
|
hoyeche
|
|
Past Simple
|
Kora
|
hoyeche
|
|
Future
|
Kora
|
hobe
|
Meanings
The passive voice shifts the focus from the subject to the object of the sentence. It is essential for formal writing and objective reporting.
Formal Reporting
Used to describe events without naming the specific actor.
“Siddhanto-ti neya hoyeche.”
“Poriksha-ti shuru kora hoyeche.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Root+a + hoyeche
|
Kaj kora hoyeche
|
|
Negative
|
Root+a + hoyni
|
Kaj kora hoyni
|
|
Question
|
Ki + Root+a + hoyeche
|
Ki kaj kora hoyeche?
|
Spectre de formalité
Kajti somponno kora hoyeche. (Work status)
Kajti kora hoyeche. (Work status)
Kaj hoye geche. (Work status)
Kaj shesh! (Work status)
Passive Voice Components
Verb
- Kora To do
Exemples par niveau
Kaj kora hoyeche.
The work has been done.
Chithi-ti lekha hoyeche.
The letter has been written.
Siddhanto-ti neya hoyeche.
The decision has been taken.
Prostab-ti shobhar shuru-te uposthapito kora hoyeche.
The proposal was presented at the start of the meeting.
Ei prokolpo-ti amar dara porichalito hoyeche.
This project has been managed by me.
Oitihashik-bhabe, ei niyom-ti shorkar dara proyojito hoyeche.
Historically, this rule has been implemented by the government.
Facile à confondre
Mixing up the subject.
Erreurs courantes
Kaj kora.
Kaj kora hoyeche.
Ami kora hoyeche.
Kajti kora hoyeche.
Kajti kora hobeche.
Kajti kora hoyeche.
Kajti amar dara kora hoyeche.
Kajti kora hoyeche.
Structures de phrases
___ kora hoyeche.
Real World Usage
Prostabti grohon kora hoyeche.
Keep it simple
Smart Tips
Use passive.
Prononciation
Hoya
Pronounced as 'ho-ya'.
Neutral
Kajti kora hoyeche.
Statement of fact.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Hoya' as the 'Helper' that makes the sentence passive.
Association visuelle
Imagine a robot doing a task; the robot is invisible, only the task remains.
Rhyme
Root plus 'a', then 'hoya' say, passive voice is on its way.
Story
A king orders a wall to be built. He doesn't say who built it. He says, 'The wall was built' (Prachir-ti toiri kora hoyeche).
Word Web
Défi
Write 3 sentences about your day using only passive voice.
Notes culturelles
Passive is highly valued in academic settings.
Derived from Sanskrit roots.
Amorces de conversation
Ki kaj kora hoyeche?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Kajti ___ hoyeche.
Score: /1
Exercices pratiques
1 exercisesKajti ___ hoyeche.
Score: /1
FAQ (1)
In formal writing.
Scaffolded Practice
1
Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Se hace
Bengali uses 'hoya'.
Être + participe passé
Bengali uses root + a.
Werden + Partizip II
Word order.
Reru/rareru
Bengali uses a separate verb.
Majhul
Bengali uses auxiliary.
Bei
Bengali uses 'hoya'.
