Signification
Starting the business for the day.
Contexte culturel
Shopkeepers often light incense (agarbatti) and show it to the cash box and deities before the first sale. Many shopkeepers start the day by reciting 'Bismillah' and may keep a small charity box (Gollok) on the counter. The 'Bohoni' (first sale) is sacred. If you are the first customer, try not to haggle too much! In villages, 'dokan khola' is synonymous with the start of social 'Adda' (chatting).
Politeness
When asking a shopkeeper, add 'Dada' (brother) or 'Kaku' (uncle) for a friendlier tone.
Tense Matters
Make sure to distinguish between 'khola' (is open) and 'khulche' (is opening right now).
Signification
Starting the business for the day.
Politeness
When asking a shopkeeper, add 'Dada' (brother) or 'Kaku' (uncle) for a friendlier tone.
Tense Matters
Make sure to distinguish between 'khola' (is open) and 'khulche' (is opening right now).
The Shutter Sound
The sound of a rolling shutter is the universal signal for 'Dokan Khola' in Bengali cities.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'khola'.
আমি সকাল ৯টায় দোকান ______।
For the first person 'Ami', the verb ending is '-i'.
Which sentence means 'Is the shop open?'
দোকান কি খোলা?
'Khola' means open, 'Bondho' means closed, and 'Boro' means big.
Complete the dialogue.
গ্রাহক: দাদা, দোকান কখন খুলবেন? দোকানদার: ______।
'Opening in ten minutes' is a logical response to 'When will you open?'.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesআমি সকাল ৯টায় দোকান ______।
For the first person 'Ami', the verb ending is '-i'.
দোকান কি খোলা?
'Khola' means open, 'Bondho' means closed, and 'Boro' means big.
গ্রাহক: দাদা, দোকান কখন খুলবেন? দোকানদার: ______।
'Opening in ten minutes' is a logical response to 'When will you open?'.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is commonly used on social media to indicate that an online business is currently accepting orders.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, from a street vendor to a business partner.
The opposite is 'Dokan Bondho' (দোকান বন্ধ).
You say 'Dokan khulche' (দোকান খুলছে).
Yes, but it can also mean 'to untie' or 'to take off' (like clothes). Context is key!
It is the first sale of the day after opening the shop, considered very auspicious.
Many people in cities use the English word 'Open', but 'Khola' is the proper Bengali term.
It is a ritual to purify the space and welcome prosperity (Lakshmi) upon opening.
Ask: 'Dokan kholar somoy ki?' (What is the shop opening time?)
The phrase is identical, but the accent and regional verb endings (khulsi vs khulechi) may vary.
Expressions liées
দোকান বন্ধ (Dokan Bondho)
contrastShop closed
দোকান দেওয়া (Dokan Dewa)
similarTo set up a shop
দোকানদারি (Dokandari)
builds onShopkeeping
বাজার করা (Bazar Kora)
similarShopping
