Signification
Operating a motor vehicle.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, driving is on the left side of the road. Traffic in cities like Dhaka is extremely dense, and 'গাড়ি চালানো' requires constant use of the horn to alert rickshaws and pedestrians. Kolkata is famous for its yellow Ambassador taxis. 'ট্যাক্সি চালানো' is a common profession, and many drivers have been doing it for generations. For many Bengalis living abroad (UK, USA, Canada), 'গাড়ি চালানো' is a primary means of independence and is often one of the first skills they master upon arrival. In villages, 'গাড়ি' might still refer to a tractor or a small motorized van (Nasimon/Karimon). Driving these requires different skills than a standard car.
Master the 'Chala' root
Once you learn 'chalano', you can use it for fans, businesses, and computers too!
Don't forget the 'Gari'
In English, we just say 'I'm driving'. In Bengali, always specify 'I'm driving a car' (Gari challachhi).
Signification
Operating a motor vehicle.
Master the 'Chala' root
Once you learn 'chalano', you can use it for fans, businesses, and computers too!
Don't forget the 'Gari'
In English, we just say 'I'm driving'. In Bengali, always specify 'I'm driving a car' (Gari challachhi).
Honking is normal
When driving in Bengal, honking isn't rude; it's a safety requirement to let others know you are there.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'chalano'.
আমি প্রতিদিন সকালে গাড়ি _______।
For the first person 'I' (আমি), the verb ending is '-ai'.
Which sentence means 'I am learning to drive'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Shikhchi' means 'learning'.
Match the Bengali phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic vocabulary related to driving.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি গাড়ি চালাতে পারো? B: না, কিন্তু আমি _______।
The most logical response to 'Can you drive?' if the answer is 'No' is 'but I am learning'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি প্রতিদিন সকালে গাড়ি _______।
For the first person 'I' (আমি), the verb ending is '-ai'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Shikhchi' means 'learning'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic vocabulary related to driving.
A: তুমি কি গাড়ি চালাতে পারো? B: না, কিন্তু আমি _______।
The most logical response to 'Can you drive?' if the answer is 'No' is 'but I am learning'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, you can say 'মোটরসাইকেল চালানো', but 'রাইড করা' is also common.
Yes, it's very common in informal, urban speech.
You say 'আমি গাড়ি চালাতে জানি না' (Ami gari chalate jani na).
The word is 'চালক' (Cholok) or simply 'ড্রাইভার' (Driver).
It is neutral. For very formal contexts, use 'চালনা করা'.
Expressions liées
গাড়ি থামানো
contrastTo stop the car
গাড়ি পার্ক করা
builds onTo park the car
গাড়ি মেরামত করা
similarTo repair the car
গাড়ি কেনা
similarTo buy a car
দ্রুত চালানো
specialized formTo drive fast
