Signification
Giving one's word to do something.
Contexte culturel
In the works of Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay, 'Pratigya' is often a plot driver where characters sacrifice their happiness to keep a promise made to a parent or society. The 'Bhishma Pratigya' is a cultural idiom in Bengal. If someone says 'This is my Bhishma Pratigya', it means they will never, ever break it, no matter what. During election season, 'Protigga' is used in slogans to show that a candidate is not just making a 'Kotha' (talk) but a firm commitment to the voters. Children in Bengal often use 'Pinky Swear' (আড়ি-ভাব style) but will use the word 'Pratigya' when they want to sound like 'grown-ups' making a serious deal.
The 'Kara' Rule
Always remember that 'Pratigya' is something you DO (kara), not something you GIVE (dewa).
Don't be too dramatic
Using 'Pratigya' for small favors can make you sound like a character in a soap opera.
Signification
Giving one's word to do something.
The 'Kara' Rule
Always remember that 'Pratigya' is something you DO (kara), not something you GIVE (dewa).
Don't be too dramatic
Using 'Pratigya' for small favors can make you sound like a character in a soap opera.
The 'Kache' Preposition
When promising TO someone, use the preposition 'কাছে' (kache). E.g., 'তোমার কাছে প্রতিজ্ঞা করছি' (I promise to you).
Honor Matters
In Bengal, breaking a 'Pratigya' is seen as a significant loss of 'Soman' (respect).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'প্রতিজ্ঞা করা'.
আমি আমার মায়ের কাছে ______ যে আমি আর ধূমপান করব না।
'করা' is the correct helper verb for 'প্রতিজ্ঞা'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'প্রতিজ্ঞা করা'?
Which of these fits best?
'Pratigya' is for serious life changes or commitments.
Complete the dialogue.
বাবা: তুমি কি মন দিয়ে পড়বে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ বাবা, আমি ______।
In a serious parent-child commitment, 'প্রতিজ্ঞা করছি' is the most natural formal-neutral choice.
Match the phrase to its formality level.
Match them:
Pratigya is the most formal of the three.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Promise Intensity Scale
When to use Pratigya
Personal
- • Resolutions
- • Habits
- • Goals
Social
- • Secrets
- • Loyalty
- • Marriage
Formal
- • Politics
- • Patriotism
- • Ethics
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি আমার মায়ের কাছে ______ যে আমি আর ধূমপান করব না।
'করা' is the correct helper verb for 'প্রতিজ্ঞা'.
Which of these fits best?
'Pratigya' is for serious life changes or commitments.
বাবা: তুমি কি মন দিয়ে পড়বে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ বাবা, আমি ______।
In a serious parent-child commitment, 'প্রতিজ্ঞা করছি' is the most natural formal-neutral choice.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Pratigya is the most formal of the three.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, but only for serious matters like health, family, or big life goals.
Only if you are making a very serious promise (like keeping a deep secret). Otherwise, use 'Kotha'.
'Pratigya' is a firm resolve or promise. 'Shapath' is a formal oath, often religious or legal.
You say 'প্রতিজ্ঞা ভঙ্গ করা' (Pratigya bhongo kara).
It is always 'Pratigya kora'. 'Pratigya dewa' is grammatically incorrect.
Yes, it is the perfect phrase for that!
It is generally formal to neutral. It is rarely used in very casual slang.
It refers to an unbreakable, extremely difficult vow, named after a character from the Mahabharata.
সে প্রতিজ্ঞা করল (Se pratigya korlo).
No, for that use 'খোদার কসম' or 'ঈশ্বরের শপথ'.
You can just say 'কথা দিচ্ছি' if you want to be less formal.
The noun 'প্রতিজ্ঞা' can be pluralized as 'প্রতিজ্ঞাগুলো', but the verb phrase usually stays singular in concept.
Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.
There isn't a single word, but 'অনিশ্চয়তা' (uncertainty) or 'মিথ্যা আশ্বাস' (false assurance) are conceptual opposites.
Expressions liées
কথা রাখা
similarTo keep one's word
শপথ নেওয়া
similarTo take an oath
অঙ্গীকার
synonymPledge
প্রতিজ্ঞা ভঙ্গ করা
contrastTo break a promise
কথা দেওয়া
similarTo promise (casual)
