Signification
Assuring someone that you will do something
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata's 'Bhadralok' culture, breaking a 'pratishruti' is seen as a sign of poor upbringing (oshikkhito). Sincerity in speech is highly valued. In Bangladesh, 'প্রতিশ্রুতি' is a heavy word often used in the context of 'Wada' (the Islamic concept of a promise). It is taken very seriously in business dealings. The novel 'Prothom Protishruti' by Ashapoorna Devi uses the word to symbolize the first step towards social change and women's rights. In villages, a 'pratishruti' is often sealed with a simple handshake or a 'kotha' given in front of elders, which is as binding as a written document.
Use it for sincerity
If you want to show you are 100% serious, use 'প্রতিশ্রুতি' instead of 'কথা'.
Don't use 'Kora'
Never say 'Pratishruti korchi'. It's always 'dicchi' (giving).
Signification
Assuring someone that you will do something
Use it for sincerity
If you want to show you are 100% serious, use 'প্রতিশ্রুতি' instead of 'কথা'.
Don't use 'Kora'
Never say 'Pratishruti korchi'. It's always 'dicchi' (giving).
The '-ke' rule
Always add '-কে' to the person you are promising (e.g., Bondhu-ke, Ma-ke).
Election season
Listen for 'Nirbachoni Pratishruti' on the news to hear this phrase in the wild.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'দেওয়া'.
আমি তোমাকে সাহায্য করার প্রতিশ্রুতি ____।
The correct collocation is 'প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া'. 'দিচ্ছি' is the present continuous form for 'I'.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a formal business meeting?
Choose the correct sentence:
'প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া' is the formal register suitable for business.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard collocations for 'promise' in Bengali.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
রাজিব: তুমি কি কাল আসবে? সীমা: হ্যাঁ, আমি ____ যে আমি আসব।
Sima is making a commitment, so 'প্রতিশ্রুতি দিচ্ছি' is the right fit.
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Aides visuelles
Formality Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি তোমাকে সাহায্য করার প্রতিশ্রুতি ____।
The correct collocation is 'প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া'. 'দিচ্ছি' is the present continuous form for 'I'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'প্রতিশ্রুতি দেওয়া' is the formal register suitable for business.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard collocations for 'promise' in Bengali.
রাজিব: তুমি কি কাল আসবে? সীমা: হ্যাঁ, আমি ____ যে আমি আসব।
Sima is making a commitment, so 'প্রতিশ্রুতি দিচ্ছি' is the right fit.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsSlightly. Use 'কথা দেওয়া' (Kotha dewa) for casual plans, but 'প্রতিশ্রুতি' is fine if the topic is serious.
Yes, it is often used in formal writing to describe the obligations of the parties.
'Onggikar' is even more formal, like a solemn pledge or a public vow.
Use 'আমি প্রতিশ্রুতি ভঙ্গ করি' (Ami pratishruti bhongo kori).
The spelling is 'প্রতিশ্রুতি' (Pratishruti), but the pronunciation often sounds like 'Pro-' due to Bengali vowel harmony.
No, you 'give' (dewa) a promise. If you receive one, you can say 'আমি প্রতিশ্রুতি পেয়েছি' (I received a promise).
Not for the word itself, but 'Pakka kotha' (Solid word) is a slangy way to say a promise is firm.
Yes, but it sounds a bit dramatic. 'Kotha dicchi call korbo' is more natural.
It is 'নির্বাচনী প্রতিশ্রুতি' (Nirbachoni Pratishruti).
Yes, 'প্রতিশ্রুতিগুলো' (The promises).
Yes, very frequently in romantic and patriotic songs to denote loyalty.
There isn't a single word, but 'biswasghatokota' (betrayal) is the result of breaking one.
Expressions liées
কথা দেওয়া
similarTo give word
অঙ্গীকার করা
specialized formTo pledge
শপথ করা
specialized formTo take an oath
প্রতিশ্রুতি রক্ষা করা
builds onTo keep a promise
প্রতিশ্রুতি ভঙ্গ করা
contrastTo break a promise
