Signification
Walking at a high speed
Contexte culturel
In Dhaka, 'দ্রুত হাঁটা' is essential to navigate the massive crowds in areas like Farmgate or Motijheel. It's often called 'Dhaka speed'. The 'Morning Walk' culture in Kolkata's Maidan or Lakes is a social ritual where 'দ্রুত হাঁটা' is the main activity followed by tea and adda. The WHO recommends 'brisk walking' (দ্রুত হাঁটা) as a primary way to combat lifestyle diseases, a concept widely adopted in Bengali medical discourse. Authors like Humayun Ahmed often use the speed of a character's walk to denote their personality—Himu walks slowly and aimlessly, while a stressed businessman walks 'দ্রুত'.
Use for Health
When talking to a Bengali doctor, use 'দ্রুত হাঁটা' to describe your exercise routine; they will appreciate the clarity.
Mind the Nasalization
Don't forget the chandrabindu (ঁ) in 'হাঁটা'. Without it, it sounds like 'hata' (to move/stir), which is different.
Signification
Walking at a high speed
Use for Health
When talking to a Bengali doctor, use 'দ্রুত হাঁটা' to describe your exercise routine; they will appreciate the clarity.
Mind the Nasalization
Don't forget the chandrabindu (ঁ) in 'হাঁটা'. Without it, it sounds like 'hata' (to move/stir), which is different.
Natural Flow
In casual conversation, replace 'দ্রুত' with 'জোরে' to sound more like a native speaker.
Punctuality
Bengali culture is sometimes stereotyped as slow, but using 'দ্রুত হাঁটা' shows you value time and efficiency.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'হাঁটা'.
আমি প্রতিদিন সকালে দ্রুত ______।
Since the sentence describes a daily habit (প্রতিদিন), the present simple 'হাঁটি' is correct.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a health article?
Choose the best option:
This is a neutral and clear statement suitable for an article.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ট্রেন কি ছেড়ে দিয়েছে? B: না, তবে আমাদের ______ হবে।
To catch a train that is about to leave, you must walk fast.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are late for a meeting.
Walking fast is the logical response to being late.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speed Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি প্রতিদিন সকালে দ্রুত ______।
Since the sentence describes a daily habit (প্রতিদিন), the present simple 'হাঁটি' is correct.
Choose the best option:
This is a neutral and clear statement suitable for an article.
A: ট্রেন কি ছেড়ে দিয়েছে? B: না, তবে আমাদের ______ হবে।
To catch a train that is about to leave, you must walk fast.
Situation: You are late for a meeting.
Walking fast is the logical response to being late.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral to formal. It's safe for all contexts.
Yes, if an animal is walking fast, you can say 'কুকুরটি দ্রুত হাঁটছে'.
'Druto' is 'fast/quick' (standard), while 'Jore' is 'forcefully/fast' (colloquial).
You say 'আমি দ্রুত হাঁটলাম' (Ami druto hatlam).
Yes, many modern Bengali songs use it to describe the pace of life.
Yes, it's a common command to children when they are lagging behind.
Exactly. In a health context, it is the direct translation of brisk walking.
The opposite is 'ধীরে হাঁটা' (walking slowly).
No, in Bengali, the 'h' is always pronounced clearly.
Yes, 'দ্রুত গাড়ি চালানো' (driving a car fast) is correct.
It is 'hanta' with a nasalized 'a'. 'Hata' means something else.
You can ask, 'আপনি কেন এত দ্রুত হাঁটছেন?' (Why are you walking so fast?)
Yes, news reports about traffic or public health often use this phrase.
Yes, for a walking race (power walking), this is the correct term.
Expressions liées
জোরে হাঁটা
synonymTo walk fast (informal)
দৌড়ানো
similarTo run
ধীরে হাঁটা
contrastTo walk slowly
হনহন করে হাঁটা
specialized formTo walk briskly with purpose
পা চালানো
similarTo hurry up one's pace
