Signification
A friend known for years.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'Adda' is incomplete without old friends. It's a social ritual where people meet to discuss everything from world politics to local gossip. During Eid or other festivals, it is a tradition to visit the homes of 'Purano Bondhu' to share sweets and memories. The 'Coffee House' in Kolkata is a legendary spot where 'Purano Bondhu' have been meeting for decades, immortalized in Manna Dey's songs. For Bengalis living abroad, finding a 'Purano Bondhu' from back home is considered a huge emotional support.
The 'O' Variant
Don't be confused if you see 'পুরোনো' (Purono). It's just a regional spelling variation and means the exact same thing.
Avoid 'Old' for People
Remember, calling a person 'Purano' outside of the word 'friend' can sound like you're calling them an antique!
Signification
A friend known for years.
The 'O' Variant
Don't be confused if you see 'পুরোনো' (Purono). It's just a regional spelling variation and means the exact same thing.
Avoid 'Old' for People
Remember, calling a person 'Purano' outside of the word 'friend' can sound like you're calling them an antique!
Adda Power
If you want to impress a Bengali, ask them about their 'Purano Bondhu' and their 'Adda' sessions. It's a great conversation starter.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'old'.
সে আমার _______ বন্ধু।
'Purano' is the correct word for a long-time friend.
Which sentence correctly says 'I met an old friend'?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Purano bondhu' is the correct collocation; 'briddho' refers to age.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard translations for common friendship collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ও কে? B: ও আমার _______ বন্ধু, রাহুল। আমরা একসাথে স্কুলে পড়তাম।
Since they went to school together, 'Purano' is the most logical choice.
In which situation would you use 'পুরানো বন্ধু'?
Select the best context:
The phrase specifically denotes a long-term relationship.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesসে আমার _______ বন্ধু।
'Purano' is the correct word for a long-time friend.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Purano bondhu' is the correct collocation; 'briddho' refers to age.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard translations for common friendship collocations.
A: ও কে? B: ও আমার _______ বন্ধু, রাহুল। আমরা একসাথে স্কুলে পড়তাম।
Since they went to school together, 'Purano' is the most logical choice.
Select the best context:
The phrase specifically denotes a long-term relationship.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's better to use 'পুরানো প্রেমিক/প্রেমিকা' (Purano Premik/Premika), but 'Purano Bondhu' is often used as a safe, neutral term if you don't want to specify the romantic nature.
Not at all! It is a very warm and respectful term when applied to friends.
'Puratono' is a more formal, literary version of 'Purano'. You'll see it in books but rarely hear it in speech.
There's no fixed rule, but usually, anything over 5-10 years qualifies.
Yes, but it's ambiguous. If you want to be clear they are an 'ex', use 'Prakton'.
Expressions liées
বাল্যবন্ধু
specialized formChildhood friend
নতুন বন্ধু
contrastNew friend
প্রিয় বন্ধু
similarDear/Best friend
অনেকদিনের বন্ধু
synonymFriend of many days
সহপাঠী
relatedClassmate
