Signification
Giving directional instructions
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, when giving directions to a rickshaw puller, it is common to use the word 'মামা' (Mama - Uncle) to be friendly while using the formal 'ঘুরুন'. In Kolkata, taxi drivers are often addressed as 'দাদা' (Dada - Big Brother) instead of 'Mama'. Due to extreme noise, hand signals often accompany the phrase. Pointing right while saying 'ডানে' is standard. The right side is considered auspicious. Entering a home or mosque with the right foot is common, which reinforces the positive connotation of 'Dan'.
Use 'Mama'
In Bangladesh, adding 'Mama' before the phrase makes you sound like a local and gets better service.
Don't forget the '-e'
Saying 'Dan Ghurun' sounds like 'Turn the Right' (as if the right is an object you are spinning). Always say 'Dane'.
Signification
Giving directional instructions
Use 'Mama'
In Bangladesh, adding 'Mama' before the phrase makes you sound like a local and gets better service.
Don't forget the '-e'
Saying 'Dan Ghurun' sounds like 'Turn the Right' (as if the right is an object you are spinning). Always say 'Dane'.
Hand Gestures
Always point in the direction you want to go; traffic is loud and the driver might not hear you clearly.
GPS Practice
Set your Google Maps to Bengali for a day to hear this phrase in context repeatedly.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct formal way to say 'Turn right'.
আপনি সামনের মোড় থেকে ___।
'ডানে ঘুরুন' is the correct formal instruction for turning right.
Fill in the missing suffix for the word 'Right'.
ডান___ ঘুরুন।
The locative suffix '-e' (এ) is needed to mean 'on the right'.
Complete the dialogue with a taxi driver.
যাত্রী: মামা, এখান থেকে ___। ড্রাইভার: আচ্ছা মামা, ঘুরছি।
The driver's response 'ghurchi' (I am turning) implies the instruction was to turn.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When should you say 'ডানে ঘুরুন'?
The formal '-un' ending is appropriate for a taxi driver.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআপনি সামনের মোড় থেকে ___।
'ডানে ঘুরুন' is the correct formal instruction for turning right.
ডান___ ঘুরুন।
The locative suffix '-e' (এ) is needed to mean 'on the right'.
যাত্রী: মামা, এখান থেকে ___। ড্রাইভার: আচ্ছা মামা, ঘুরছি।
The driver's response 'ghurchi' (I am turning) implies the instruction was to turn.
When should you say 'ডানে ঘুরুন'?
The formal '-un' ending is appropriate for a taxi driver.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is formal because of the '-un' ending. Use it with strangers and drivers.
Say 'বামে ঘুরুন' (Bame ghurun).
In an emergency or loud traffic, yes, but 'ডানে ঘুরুন' is more polite.
They are interchangeable, but 'ডান দিকে' literally means 'towards the right side'.
It is a cultural way to show respect and familiarity to service providers in Bangladesh.
Say 'একদম ডানে ঘুরুন' (Ekdom dane ghurun).
Yes, you can say 'পিছনে ঘুরুন' or 'ইউ-টার্ন নিন'.
Use 'ডানে ঘোর' (Dane ghor) with kids or very close friends.
Historically yes, from the Sanskrit 'Dakshina', but in modern Bengali, it only means 'Right'.
Say 'ডান দিক চেপে চলুন' (Dan dik chepe cholun).
Expressions liées
বামে ঘুরুন
contrastTurn left
সোজা যান
similarGo straight
ডান দিকে
specialized formOn the right side
পিছনে ঘুরুন
similarTurn back / U-turn
মোড় নিন
synonymTake a turn
ডান চাপুন
specialized formKeep right
