Signification
Abiding by regulations
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, 'নিয়ম মানা' is a frequent topic in public service announcements, especially regarding 'Digital Security' and 'Traffic Safety'. In Kolkata, the phrase is often heard in the context of 'Adda' (socializing) where there are unwritten rules about who speaks and when. During festivals like Eid or Durga Puja, 'niyom' refers to the specific rituals that must be followed precisely. Bengali families place high value on 'Kotha mana' (obeying words), which is a subset of 'Niyom mana' regarding elders.
Use 'Mene Chola' for habits
If you want to say you follow a rule consistently over time, use 'মেনে চলি' (mene choli) instead of just 'মানি' (mani).
Don't say 'Follow করা'
While common in Hinglish/Benglish, 'Follow করা' is often used for social media. For laws and rules, stick to 'Niyom Mana' to sound more natural.
Signification
Abiding by regulations
Use 'Mene Chola' for habits
If you want to say you follow a rule consistently over time, use 'মেনে চলি' (mene choli) instead of just 'মানি' (mani).
Don't say 'Follow করা'
While common in Hinglish/Benglish, 'Follow করা' is often used for social media. For laws and rules, stick to 'Niyom Mana' to sound more natural.
Negative form
To say 'disobey', just add 'na' at the end: 'নিয়ম মানে না'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'mana'.
আমরা সবাই ট্রাফিক নিয়ম ____।
The subject is 'আমরা' (We), so the verb must be 'মানি'.
Which sentence is correct for 'You (formal) should follow the rules'?
Choose the correct sentence:
When using 'uuchit' (should), the verb stays in its infinitive/verbal noun form 'mana'.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকা, বড়দের কথা শুনতে হয়। খোকা: ঠিক আছে মা, আমি সবার নিয়ম ____।
The child is promising to follow rules in the future, so 'manab' (will follow) is best.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A driver goes through a red light.
'Niyom bhangcha' means 'breaking the rules', which is the opposite of 'niyom mana'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to use 'Niyom Mana'
Places
- • School
- • Office
- • Road
- • Library
Mana vs. Bhanga
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমরা সবাই ট্রাফিক নিয়ম ____।
The subject is 'আমরা' (We), so the verb must be 'মানি'.
Choose the correct sentence:
When using 'uuchit' (should), the verb stays in its infinitive/verbal noun form 'mana'.
মা: খোকা, বড়দের কথা শুনতে হয়। খোকা: ঠিক আছে মা, আমি সবার নিয়ম ____।
The child is promising to follow rules in the future, so 'manab' (will follow) is best.
Situation: A driver goes through a red light.
'Niyom bhangcha' means 'breaking the rules', which is the opposite of 'niyom mana'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, at work, or in a newspaper.
Yes, you can say 'রান্নার নিয়ম মানা' (following the rules/steps of cooking).
'Ain' is specifically a law passed by a government. 'Niyom' is any rule, including those at home or in a game.
Use 'আমি নিয়ম ভেঙেছি' (Ami niyom bhengyechi).
Both are correct. 'Niyome chola' means 'to move/live according to rules'.
Yes, 'Pujar niyom mana' is very common.
'Mana' can mean 'to believe' (e.g., God), but 'Niyom mana' specifically means to obey rules.
It's a reduplicated phrase meaning 'rules and regulations'.
Add 'kothor-bhabe' (কঠোরভাবে) before the phrase.
Yes, it is identical in both regions.
Expressions liées
আইন মেনে চলা
similarAbiding by the law
কথা শোনা
informalTo listen to someone (obey)
নিয়ম ভাঙা
contrastTo break the rules
শৃঙ্খল থাকা
builds onTo stay disciplined
নীতি মানা
specialized formFollowing principles/ethics
