Signification
The act of dressing oneself.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Notun Jama' (New Clothes) is essential during Durga Puja and Eid. It's a symbol of renewal and joy. In villages, 'Jama' often refers to any stitched top, distinguishing it from the unstitched 'Lungi' or 'Dhuti'. Younger people use 'Dress pora' or 'Outfit pora' interchangeably with 'Jama pora' due to English influence. Wearing clean, ironed clothes (istri kora jama) is seen as a sign of respect when visiting someone's house.
The 'R' Rule
Always use the simple 'র' for wearing. If you use 'ড়', people will think you are reading your shirt!
Not for everything
Don't use 'Jama' for pants or sarees. Use the specific name of the garment instead.
Signification
The act of dressing oneself.
The 'R' Rule
Always use the simple 'র' for wearing. If you use 'ড়', people will think you are reading your shirt!
Not for everything
Don't use 'Jama' for pants or sarees. Use the specific name of the garment instead.
Continuous vs State
Use 'porchi' for the act of dressing and 'pore achi' for the state of being dressed.
New Clothes
Mentioning 'Notun Jama' is a great way to start a conversation during festivals.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'পরা'.
আমি আজ একটি লাল জামা ______।
'পরি' is the first-person present simple form of 'to wear'.
Which sentence means 'He is putting on a new shirt'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'পরছে' (porche) is the present continuous form of 'to wear'.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are basic collocations using 'Jama'.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকন, স্কুলে যাবে না? তাড়াতাড়ি ______। খোকন: হ্যাঁ মা, এই তো পরছি।
Contextually, getting ready for school involves putting on clothes.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you 'Pora'?
Clothes
- • জামা
- • প্যান্ট
- • শাড়ি
Accessories
- • ঘড়ি
- • চশমা
- • আংটি
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি আজ একটি লাল জামা ______।
'পরি' is the first-person present simple form of 'to wear'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'পরছে' (porche) is the present continuous form of 'to wear'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are basic collocations using 'Jama'.
মা: খোকন, স্কুলে যাবে না? তাড়াতাড়ি ______। খোকন: হ্যাঁ মা, এই তো পরছি।
Contextually, getting ready for school involves putting on clothes.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically no. 'Jama' refers to tops. For pants, say 'Pant pora'.
'Jama' is a shirt/top, while 'Kapor' is the general word for clothes or fabric.
You can say 'Ami jama porchi'.
Yes! 'Juto pora' is the correct phrase for wearing shoes.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
It is spelled 'পরা' (with র).
No, say 'Saree pora'.
It's an idiomatic way to say 'put on a shirt'.
Yes, 'Jama khola'.
Yes, it is gender-neutral.
Expressions liées
কাপড় পরা
synonymTo wear clothes
জামা খোলা
contrastTo take off clothes
জামা বদলানো
builds onTo change clothes
সাজগোজ করা
similarTo dress up / groom
জুতো পরা
specialized formTo wear shoes
