Signification
Becoming sick or catching a disease.
Contexte culturel
When someone has an 'asukh', it is common to avoid 'heavy' foods like meat or spicy curry. Instead, they are given 'khichuri' or 'sheddho bhaat'. Visiting a sick person is a major social expectation. Not visiting a close relative when they have an 'asukh' can be seen as very rude. Many Bengalis still use 'Tulsi' (basil) leaves and honey for minor 'asukh' like a cough or cold before going to a doctor. In some families, if a child frequently gets an 'asukh', they might be made to wear a 'tabij' (amulet) for protection.
The 'My' Rule
Always remember to use 'Amar' (My) or 'Tar' (His) instead of 'Ami' (I) or 'Se' (He).
Not for Injuries
Don't use this for broken bones or cuts. Use 'chot' or 'byatha' instead.
Signification
Becoming sick or catching a disease.
The 'My' Rule
Always remember to use 'Amar' (My) or 'Tar' (His) instead of 'Ami' (I) or 'Se' (He).
Not for Injuries
Don't use this for broken bones or cuts. Use 'chot' or 'byatha' instead.
Sound Natural
In casual talk, use 'Shorir kharap' for minor things and 'Asukh' for when you're actually staying in bed.
Visiting Etiquette
If you visit someone who has an 'asukh', always ask 'Ekhon kemon achhen?' (How are you now?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the person.
____ অসুখ হয়েছে, তাই আমি আজ কাজে যাব না।
In Bengali, we use the genitive case (আমার) with 'অসুখ হয়েছে'.
Which sentence is correct for 'He was sick yesterday'?
গতকাল তার অবস্থা কেমন ছিল?
'হয়েছিল' is the simple past form of 'হওয়া'.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তোমার কি শরীর খারাপ লাগছে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমার মনে হয় ____।
The boy is currently feeling unwell, so 'অসুখ হয়েছে' (has happened/is sick) is the most natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the doctor's office explaining your symptoms.
'অসুখ হয়েছে' is the appropriate way to tell a doctor you are ill.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Asukh vs. Rog
Banque d exercices
4 exercices____ অসুখ হয়েছে, তাই আমি আজ কাজে যাব না।
In Bengali, we use the genitive case (আমার) with 'অসুখ হয়েছে'.
গতকাল তার অবস্থা কেমন ছিল?
'হয়েছিল' is the simple past form of 'হওয়া'.
মা: তোমার কি শরীর খারাপ লাগছে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমার মনে হয় ____।
The boy is currently feeling unwell, so 'অসুখ হয়েছে' (has happened/is sick) is the most natural response.
You are at the doctor's office explaining your symptoms.
'অসুখ হয়েছে' is the appropriate way to tell a doctor you are ill.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no. For a headache, say 'Matha byatha' (head pain) or 'Matha dhora'. 'Asukh' implies a more general illness like a fever.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even your boss. For very formal writing, use 'Asustho'.
'Asukh' is a general term for being sick. 'Rog' is more clinical and refers to a specific disease like Malaria or Cancer.
You can say 'আমার অসুখ করছে' (Amar asukh korche) or 'আমার শরীর খারাপ লাগছে' (My body is feeling bad).
Yes! 'আমার কুকুরের অসুখ হয়েছে' (My dog is sick) is perfectly correct.
In modern Bengali, yes. Historically it meant unhappiness, but today it almost exclusively refers to health.
The past tense is 'অসুখ হয়েছিল' (Asukh hoyechilo).
Yes, it is a polite way to show concern if someone looks unwell.
You can say 'Manoshik asukh' (mental illness), but it's more common to say 'Manoshik somoshya' (mental problem).
Use 'আমি অসুখ থেকে সেরে উঠেছি' (Ami asukh theke shere uthechi).
Expressions liées
অসুস্থ হওয়া
synonymTo become unwell
শরীর খারাপ করা
similarTo feel sick
সেরে ওঠা
contrastTo recover/get well
রোগ হওয়া
specialized formTo catch a disease
বিছানায় পড়া
builds onTo be bedridden
