Signification
Used to ask if someone is prepared.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'prostut' is often heard in academic and artistic circles. Using it marks you as someone who appreciates 'Shuddho Bangla' (pure Bengali). In Dhaka's corporate world, 'prostut' is the standard for formal emails and official announcements. It is slightly more common in daily formal speech than in West Bengal. In the UK or USA, younger generations might use 'ready' even in formal settings, but elders still expect 'prostut' or at least 'toiri' with 'apni'. News anchors in both regions use 'prostut' exclusively when asking if the audience is ready for a segment or if a reporter is ready on the ground.
The 'Apni' Rule
If you use 'Apni', always use 'Prostut' for maximum elegance. It makes you sound like a native speaker with high social status.
Avoid 'Tui'
Never use 'Prostut' with 'Tui'. It sounds like a king talking to a peasant in a bad historical drama.
Signification
Used to ask if someone is prepared.
The 'Apni' Rule
If you use 'Apni', always use 'Prostut' for maximum elegance. It makes you sound like a native speaker with high social status.
Avoid 'Tui'
Never use 'Prostut' with 'Tui'. It sounds like a king talking to a peasant in a bad historical drama.
Body Language
When asking this formally, a slight nod of the head shows extra respect.
Teste-toi
Choose the most appropriate word to complete the formal question.
আপনি কি ______?
'প্রস্তুত' is the most formal and correct choice when using 'আপনি'.
Fill in the missing question particle.
আপনি ___ প্রস্তুত?
'কি' is the particle used for yes/no questions.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
আপনি কি প্রস্তুত?
The high formality of 'apni' and 'prostut' fits a courtroom setting.
Complete the dialogue.
Receptionist: আপনার ট্যাক্সি এসে গেছে। ______? Guest: হ্যাঁ, আমি আসছি।
A receptionist should always use the formal 'apni' register.
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Aides visuelles
Formality Levels of 'Are you ready?'
Formal
- • আপনি কি প্রস্তুত?
- • আপনারা কি প্রস্তুত?
Neutral
- • আপনি কি তৈরি?
- • তুমি কি তৈরি?
Informal
- • তুই কি তৈরি?
- • রেডি তো?
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআপনি কি ______?
'প্রস্তুত' is the most formal and correct choice when using 'আপনি'.
আপনি ___ প্রস্তুত?
'কি' is the particle used for yes/no questions.
আপনি কি প্রস্তুত?
The high formality of 'apni' and 'prostut' fits a courtroom setting.
Receptionist: আপনার ট্যাক্সি এসে গেছে। ______? Guest: হ্যাঁ, আমি আসছি।
A receptionist should always use the formal 'apni' register.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is the perfect phrase for a boss or supervisor.
It's not wrong, but 'prostut' is more professional and impressive.
Simply say 'হ্যাঁ, আমি প্রস্তুত' (Yes, I am ready) or 'এক মিনিট দিন' (Give me a minute).
আপনারা কি প্রস্তুত? (Apnara ki prostut?)
It means both, but carries a stronger sense of 'preparedness' for a specific task.
Yes, it's very common in formal correspondence.
Slang would be 'রেডি তো?' (Ready to?) or just 'চল!' (Let's go!).
Bengali present tense often omits the verb 'to be' in descriptive sentences.
Yes, it is identical and standard in both regions.
Usually, for food, we use 'খাবার কি তৈরি?' (Is the food ready?). 'Prostut' is more for people.
Expressions liées
আপনি কি তৈরি?
synonymAre you ready? (Neutral-Polite)
প্রস্তুতি নিন
builds onTake preparation / Get ready
সব ঠিকঠাক?
similarIs everything okay?
হয়ে গেছে?
similarIs it done?
অপেক্ষা করছি
contrastI am waiting
