Signification
Declining assistance.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, people are often very helpful to tourists. Declining with a smile is important to avoid appearing 'Obohelit' (neglectful) of their kindness. Hospitality is extreme. You might have to say 'Dorkar nei' three times before they actually stop trying to help you. It's a sign of affection. In modern tech hubs like Dhaka or Salt Lake, this phrase is used to signal technical competence and autonomy. In villages, refusing help can sometimes be seen as a sign of 'Ahonkar' (pride). It's better to accept a little help even if you don't need it.
Add 'Dhonnobad'
Always add 'Dhonnobad' (Thank you) at the end to remain polite in Bengali culture.
Avoid 'Ami'
Never start this phrase with 'Ami'. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Signification
Declining assistance.
Add 'Dhonnobad'
Always add 'Dhonnobad' (Thank you) at the end to remain polite in Bengali culture.
Avoid 'Ami'
Never start this phrase with 'Ami'. It's a very common beginner mistake.
Use 'Lagbe na' for speed
In a crowded market, just say 'Lagbe na' to quickly stop sellers from bothering you.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't need help.'
আমার সাহায্য ______ নেই।
'Dorkar' means need. The full phrase is 'Amar sahajjo dorkar nei'.
Which of these is the most polite way to decline help from a stranger?
Select the best option:
Adding 'Dhonnobad' (Thank you) makes the refusal polite.
Complete the dialogue.
Shopkeeper: 'আমি কি আপনাকে সাহায্য করতে পারি?' You: 'না, ধন্যবাদ। ______'
This is the standard response to a shopkeeper's offer.
Match the Bengali phrase to its register.
Match the following:
Proyojon is formal, Dorkar is neutral, Lagbe na is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমার সাহায্য ______ নেই।
'Dorkar' means need. The full phrase is 'Amar sahajjo dorkar nei'.
Select the best option:
Adding 'Dhonnobad' (Thank you) makes the refusal polite.
Shopkeeper: 'আমি কি আপনাকে সাহায্য করতে পারি?' You: 'না, ধন্যবাদ। ______'
This is the standard response to a shopkeeper's offer.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Proyojon is formal, Dorkar is neutral, Lagbe na is informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it's neutral. However, your tone and adding 'Dhonnobad' make it polite.
No, 'na' is for verbs or simple 'no'. 'Nei' is for the absence of a noun (need).
'Dorkar' is everyday use; 'Proyojon' is formal or literary.
Because in Bengali, you don't 'need', you 'have a need'.
Add 'apnar' (formal) or 'tomar' (informal): 'Apnar sahajjo amar dorkar nei'.
Expressions liées
লাগবে না
synonymNot required
আমি একাই পারব
similarI can do it alone
সাহায্য করুন
contrastPlease help
প্রয়োজন নেই
synonymNo necessity
অসুবিধা নেই
similarNo problem
