Signification
Getting paid for work.
Contexte culturel
The 'Eid Bonus' is a massive cultural phenomenon. It is usually equal to one month's basic salary and is given before the two major Eids. People often wait for this more than their regular salary. During Durga Puja, the 'Puja Bonus' is the equivalent cultural event. It's a time for 'Puja Shopping' where families buy new clothes for everyone. Salary is usually credited on the 1st of the month in government jobs and the last day of the month in private sectors. The phrase 'মাসের শেষ' (end of the month) is synonymous with being broke. It is customary to pay domestic workers (maids, drivers) in cash on a fixed date. Delaying this is considered very poor social etiquette.
Use 'Maine' in Kolkata
If you are in West Bengal, using 'Maine paoya' will make you sound much more like a local.
Don't ask the amount!
While you can talk about 'getting' salary, asking 'How much?' (কত বেতন পান?) is often considered intrusive in Bengali culture.
Signification
Getting paid for work.
Use 'Maine' in Kolkata
If you are in West Bengal, using 'Maine paoya' will make you sound much more like a local.
Don't ask the amount!
While you can talk about 'getting' salary, asking 'How much?' (কত বেতন পান?) is often considered intrusive in Bengali culture.
The 'Hoyeche' trick
If you want to sound like a native colleague, just ask 'বেতন হয়েছে?' (Has salary happened?). It's the most common way to check if pay has been released.
Treats on Payday
If you tell your Bengali friends you got paid, be prepared for them to ask for a 'treat'!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'পাওয়া'.
আমি গত মাসে সময়মতো বেতন ______ না।
The sentence refers to 'last month' (গত মাসে), so the negative past form 'পাইনি' is required.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I will get paid tomorrow'?
আগামীকাল আমি...
'পাব' (will get) is the standard future form for receiving salary.
Complete the dialogue.
A: কিরে, আজ কি তোর বেতন হয়েছে? B: হ্যাঁ, ______।
The speaker is confirming they received the salary.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at an ATM and your friend asks why you are happy.
Getting paid is a reason for happiness at an ATM.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Beton vs. Mojuri
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি গত মাসে সময়মতো বেতন ______ না।
The sentence refers to 'last month' (গত মাসে), so the negative past form 'পাইনি' is required.
আগামীকাল আমি...
'পাব' (will get) is the standard future form for receiving salary.
A: কিরে, আজ কি তোর বেতন হয়েছে? B: হ্যাঁ, ______।
The speaker is confirming they received the salary.
You are at an ATM and your friend asks why you are happy.
Getting paid is a reason for happiness at an ATM.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually, 'বেতন' implies monthly pay. For weekly or daily pay, 'মজুরি' (mojuri) is more common.
It's better to use 'টাকা পাওয়া' or 'পেমেন্ট পাওয়া' for freelance work. 'বেতন' implies a permanent job.
The opposite is 'বেতন দেওয়া' (to give salary/to pay).
You say 'আমার বেতন বেড়েছে' (My salary has increased).
In 'আমি বেতন পেয়েছি', you don't need 'কে'. 'বেতন' is the direct object.
'মাইনে' is a colloquial variation very common in West Bengal, derived from 'monthly' or 'money'.
Yes, many urban speakers simply say 'স্যালারি পাওয়া' (salary paoya).
You say 'বেতন পেতে দেরি হচ্ছে' (Salary is being late).
It is simply called 'বোনাস' (bonus).
No, for pension, use 'পেনশন পাওয়া'.
Expressions liées
বেতন বাড়ানো
builds onTo get a raise
বেতন কাটা
contrastSalary deduction
বিনা বেতনে
specialized formWithout salary / Pro bono
মাসিক বেতন
specialized formMonthly salary
বেতন কাঠামো
specialized formSalary structure
