Signification
Asking for an opportunity to voice one's thoughts.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladeshi social circles, interrupting is common but doing it politely with 'আমাকে বলতে দিন' is highly respected, especially in TV talk shows. The 'Adda' culture of Kolkata involves rapid-fire speech. Using this phrase is often the only way to get a word in during a heated literary debate. In modern tech offices in Dhaka or Kolkata, this phrase is used to maintain 'Netiquette' during virtual meetings. In village 'Salish' (community arbitration), this phrase is used by the accused to ask for a fair hearing from the elders.
Add 'Ektu'
Adding 'ektu' (a little) makes the request sound much more polite: 'Amake ektu bolte din'.
Watch the 'Din'
Never use 'de' or 'dao' with someone older than you, even if you are angry.
Signification
Asking for an opportunity to voice one's thoughts.
Add 'Ektu'
Adding 'ektu' (a little) makes the request sound much more polite: 'Amake ektu bolte din'.
Watch the 'Din'
Never use 'de' or 'dao' with someone older than you, even if you are angry.
Hand Gesture
In Bengali culture, raising a slightly open hand while saying this phrase helps signal your intent to speak.
The 'Maf Korben' Prefix
Start with 'Maf korben' (Excuse me) for a 100% success rate in polite interruptions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'to speak'.
দয়া করে আমাকে _____ দিন।
The infinitive form 'বলতে' is required when used with the auxiliary 'দিন'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a business meeting?
মিটিংয়ে আপনার কথা বলার জন্য কোনটি বলবেন?
'দিন' is the honorific form suitable for professional environments.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনি কি আমার কথা বুঝতে পারছেন? B: না, আসলে... _________।
'Let me speak why' (why I don't understand) is the most logical completion.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
১. ছোট ভাই (Younger brother), ২. শিক্ষক (Teacher)
Use 'dao' for younger family and 'din' for teachers.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesদয়া করে আমাকে _____ দিন।
The infinitive form 'বলতে' is required when used with the auxiliary 'দিন'.
মিটিংয়ে আপনার কথা বলার জন্য কোনটি বলবেন?
'দিন' is the honorific form suitable for professional environments.
A: আপনি কি আমার কথা বুঝতে পারছেন? B: না, আসলে... _________।
'Let me speak why' (why I don't understand) is the most logical completion.
১. ছোট ভাই (Younger brother), ২. শিক্ষক (Teacher)
Use 'dao' for younger family and 'din' for teachers.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it sounds like you are being sarcastic or distant. Use 'Amake bolte dao' instead.
Yes, but 'Amake khelte din' (Let me play) would be more specific.
'Bolte' is 'to speak/say something specific', while 'kotha bolte' is 'to talk/converse'. Use 'bolte' for a quick point.
You would say 'Oka bolte deben na'.
In Bengali culture, it's considered polite as long as you use the 'din' form and a soft tone.
It's better to use 'Ami kichu bolte chai' (I want to say something) in writing.
Change 'Amake' to 'Amader' (Amader bolte din).
Literally yes, but as an auxiliary verb, it means 'allow' or 'let'.
Because the action 'giving' is directed at you, requiring the objective case.
You can just say 'একটু বলি?' (Ektu boli? - May I say a little?)
Expressions liées
আমাকে কথা বলতে দিন
similarLet me speak words.
আমার কথা শুনুন
similarListen to me.
একটু শুনবেন?
specialized formWill you listen for a bit?
চুপ করুন
contrastBe quiet.
