Signification
The initial occurrence of an event.
Contexte culturel
The 'Mukhe Bhaat' ceremony is the most significant 'first time' for a child, marking their transition to solid food. 'Hatekhori' is the ritual of a child's first time writing, usually performed during the festival of the Goddess of Knowledge, Saraswati. The 'Bou Bhat' is the first time a new bride serves food to her in-laws, a significant cultural 'first'. The first time the flag was raised on March 2, 1971, is a day of immense national pride.
The 'Moto' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in formal writing, add '-er moto' to make it 'প্রথমবারের মতো'.
Avoid 'Ekbar'
Don't say 'Ekbar' when you are excited about a new experience; it sounds too flat and statistical.
Signification
The initial occurrence of an event.
The 'Moto' Trick
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in formal writing, add '-er moto' to make it 'প্রথমবারের মতো'.
Avoid 'Ekbar'
Don't say 'Ekbar' when you are excited about a new experience; it sounds too flat and statistical.
Social Media
When posting a 'first' on Instagram, use the caption 'প্রথম বার!' for an authentic Bengali touch.
Nostalgia
Bengalis love talking about 'first times'. Use this phrase to start deep conversations about childhood or travel.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase for 'first time'.
আমি ______ বিরিয়ানি খাচ্ছি।
Since you are eating it for the initial time, 'প্রথম বার' is the correct temporal marker.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
The adjective 'প্রথম' must precede the noun 'বার'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনি কি আগে সাতার কেটেছেন? B: না, আমি ______ সাতার কাটছি।
The question asks if you have swum 'before'. 'না' (No) implies this is the first time.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'প্রথমবারের মতো'?
'প্রথমবারের মতো' is more formal and emphatic, suitable for significant achievements.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Prothom Bar vs Ekbar
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি ______ বিরিয়ানি খাচ্ছি।
Since you are eating it for the initial time, 'প্রথম বার' is the correct temporal marker.
Select the correct sentence:
The adjective 'প্রথম' must precede the noun 'বার'.
A: আপনি কি আগে সাতার কেটেছেন? B: না, আমি ______ সাতার কাটছি।
The question asks if you have swum 'before'. 'না' (No) implies this is the first time.
When would you say 'প্রথমবারের মতো'?
'প্রথমবারের মতো' is more formal and emphatic, suitable for significant achievements.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral. It can be used with friends or in a business meeting.
No, 'somoy' means time in a general sense (like 'What time is it?'). For 'occasions', you must use 'bar'.
You say 'এটা আমার প্রথম বার' (Eta amar prothom bar).
'Prothom bar' is 'first time', while 'Prothom barer moto' is 'for the first time' (more formal).
No, for 'the first person' use 'প্রথম ব্যক্তি' (Prothom byakti).
Both are acceptable in modern writing, but two words is more traditional.
You say 'প্রথম বার নয়' (Prothom bar noy).
Yes, 'Pohela bar' is used, especially in cultural contexts, but 'Prothom bar' is more common.
Usually, 'first time' is singular. If you mean 'the first few times', you say 'প্রথম কয়েক বার'.
Younger people often use the English 'First time' even while speaking Bengali.
Add 'একেবারে' (ekebare) -> 'একেবারে প্রথম বার'.
Yes, 'এই বছরে প্রথম বার' (First time this year).
Expressions liées
দ্বিতীয় বার
similarSecond time
শেষ বার
contrastLast time
একবার
similarOnce
বার বার
builds onRepeatedly / Again and again
প্রথমবারের মতো
specialized formFor the first time (formal)
