Signification
Giving directions to go down
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, the phrase is often heard in the Metro. Announcements say 'Daya kore niche namun' when referring to using the stairs or escalators. In Dhaka, bus conductors often shorten this to 'নামেন নামেন' (Namen namen), which is a slightly less formal but still neutral version of 'নামুন'. When guests are visiting, the host might use this phrase to invite them from a rooftop terrace to the dining room. In villages, 'নামা' is used for getting off a boat (nouka), which was historically the most common way to travel.
Bus Etiquette
If the bus is crowded, say 'একটু নিচে নামুন' to the person at the door so you can get out.
Formality Matters
Always use '-un' with people older than you, even if you are frustrated!
Signification
Giving directions to go down
Bus Etiquette
If the bus is crowded, say 'একটু নিচে নামুন' to the person at the door so you can get out.
Formality Matters
Always use '-un' with people older than you, even if you are frustrated!
Directional Clarity
Combine with 'বাম দিকে' (to the left) or 'ডান দিকে' (to the right) for better directions.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct honorific form of the verb 'nama'.
দয়া করে বাস থেকে নিচে ______।
'দয়া করে' (Please) indicates a formal request, requiring the '-un' ending.
Which phrase is best for telling a stranger to go downstairs?
How do you say 'Go down' to a stranger politely?
'নিচে নামুন' is the standard polite/formal form for strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি কি এই তলায় নামব? B: না, আরও এক তলা ______।
The context implies moving to a lower floor.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a bus conductor telling a passenger to get off.
'নিচে নামুন' is the functional command for exiting transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesদয়া করে বাস থেকে নিচে ______।
'দয়া করে' (Please) indicates a formal request, requiring the '-un' ending.
How do you say 'Go down' to a stranger politely?
'নিচে নামুন' is the standard polite/formal form for strangers.
A: আমি কি এই তলায় নামব? B: না, আরও এক তলা ______।
The context implies moving to a lower floor.
Situation: You are a bus conductor telling a passenger to get off.
'নিচে নামুন' is the functional command for exiting transport.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for prices use 'দাম কমা' (dam koma). 'Nama' is for physical descent.
No, it's a neutral form very common in Bangladesh. 'Namun' is the standard formal version.
'Niche' is 'down/below'. 'Tolay' usually means 'underneath' something (like under a table).
Use 'নিচে নামো' (niche namo).
Yes, for getting off the plane, but for the plane descending, we use 'নিচে নামা' as a description.
Yes, unless you are talking to a very close friend or a younger sibling.
No, it's a false friend. In Bengali, it only means 'down'.
লিফট দিয়ে নিচে নামুন (Lift diye niche namun).
উপরে উঠুন (Upore uthun) - Please go up.
You can say 'সূর্য নিচে নামছে', but you wouldn't use the imperative 'namun' to the sun!
Expressions liées
উপরে উঠুন
contrastPlease go up
নেমে যান
similarGo down/Get off
বসে পড়ুন
builds onPlease sit down
বাইরে যান
similarGo outside
নিচে আসুন
similarPlease come down
