Signification
Asking about the cost
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, asking 'এটা কি দামি?' is often a prelude to bargaining. Even if you know it's expensive, asking this allows the seller to justify the price, which you can then challenge. In Kolkata, people might use 'দামী' (long ee) in writing, but the sentiment is the same. There is a high respect for 'dami' items that are also 'tekshoi' (durable). Among Bengalis living abroad (UK/USA), this phrase is often used to compare prices back home versus their current country. In villages, 'dami' is sometimes replaced by 'bhari' (heavy) in a metaphorical sense to mean something of great value or cost.
The 'Ki' Rule
Always use the short 'ki' for Yes/No questions. If you find yourself writing 'কী', you're probably asking 'What'.
Bargaining Context
Don't sound too impressed when asking this in a market, or the price might go up!
Signification
Asking about the cost
The 'Ki' Rule
Always use the short 'ki' for Yes/No questions. If you find yourself writing 'কী', you're probably asking 'What'.
Bargaining Context
Don't sound too impressed when asking this in a market, or the price might go up!
Measure Words
If you add a noun, use 'Ei' instead of 'Eta'. Example: 'Ei boita ki dami?' (Is this book expensive?)
Politeness
In formal settings, use 'এটি' (eti) instead of 'এটা' (eta) for a slightly more polished sound.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct way to ask 'Is this expensive?' in a neutral way.
Which sentence is correct?
'Dami' is the adjective for expensive, and 'ki' (short i) is the correct question particle.
Fill in the blank to ask 'Is that expensive?'
ওটা ___ দামি?
'Ki' is the question particle needed to turn the statement into a question.
Complete the dialogue.
Customer: এই ঘড়িটা খুব সুন্দর। ___? Shopkeeper: হ্যাঁ, এটা একটু দামি।
The shopkeeper's answer 'Yes, it's a bit expensive' confirms the question was 'Is this expensive?'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a market and see a gold ring. What do you ask?
Gold is typically expensive, so asking about its price level is the most natural response.
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Aides visuelles
Ki vs Kee
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesWhich sentence is correct?
'Dami' is the adjective for expensive, and 'ki' (short i) is the correct question particle.
ওটা ___ দামি?
'Ki' is the question particle needed to turn the statement into a question.
Customer: এই ঘড়িটা খুব সুন্দর। ___? Shopkeeper: হ্যাঁ, এটা একটু দামি।
The shopkeeper's answer 'Yes, it's a bit expensive' confirms the question was 'Is this expensive?'.
You are at a market and see a gold ring. What do you ask?
Gold is typically expensive, so asking about its price level is the most natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Dam' is a noun meaning 'price'. 'Dami' is an adjective meaning 'expensive'. You use 'Dami' to describe an object.
Generally no, especially in shopping contexts. However, asking it about a personal possession of a superior might be slightly informal.
No, 'dami' is only for objects. For people, you would use 'mulloban' (valuable/important) in a metaphorical sense, but it's rare.
You say 'এটা দামি না' (Eta dami na).
The opposite is 'sasta' (সস্তা), which means 'cheap'.
In simple questions, yes. It follows the subject you are asking about.
Yes, in very informal speech, just saying 'Dami?' while pointing is understood.
Yes, 'ব্যয়বহুল' (beybohul) is used in formal writing and news.
You would say 'এটা কতটা দামি?' (Eta kotota dami?).
It's an older spelling convention. Both are pronounced the same, but 'দামি' is more common in modern simplified Bengali.
Expressions liées
এটার দাম কত?
similarHow much is this?
এটা কি সস্তা?
contrastIs this cheap?
অনেক দাম
builds onVery expensive / High price
মূল্যবান
specialized formValuable
