Signification
A moral instruction about social behavior.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, the term 'Murubbi' is often used interchangeably with 'Boro'. Respecting elders is seen as a religious duty in the majority Muslim population. The practice of 'Pranam' (touching feet) is the most common physical manifestation of this phrase during festivals like Bijoya Dashami. In Western countries, Bengali parents often struggle to teach this phrase to children who grow up in more egalitarian cultures. In villages, 'Boro' doesn't just mean family; it means anyone older in the village. You must greet them even if they are strangers.
Use the right pronoun
Always use 'Apni' (formal you) when showing 'Somman' to an elder, even if you are using the neutral phrase.
Don't be too preachy
Only use this phrase if you are in a position of authority (parent/teacher).
Signification
A moral instruction about social behavior.
Use the right pronoun
Always use 'Apni' (formal you) when showing 'Somman' to an elder, even if you are using the neutral phrase.
Don't be too preachy
Only use this phrase if you are in a position of authority (parent/teacher).
Body language matters
A slight nod or standing up when an elder enters the room is the physical version of this phrase.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
আমাদের সব সময় ______ সম্মান করা উচিত।
The phrase is 'বড়দের সম্মান করা' (respecting elders).
Which sentence is the most natural moral instruction?
Which one is correct?
'Koro' is the appropriate neutral imperative for this instruction.
Match the Bengali word with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: ঐ দেখো দাদু আসছেন। ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি জানি ______।
The son is acknowledging the social rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to show Somman
Action
- • Standing up
- • Touching feet
- • Giving seat
Speech
- • Using 'Apni'
- • Soft tone
- • Not interrupting
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমাদের সব সময় ______ সম্মান করা উচিত।
The phrase is 'বড়দের সম্মান করা' (respecting elders).
Which one is correct?
'Koro' is the appropriate neutral imperative for this instruction.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the phrase.
মা: ঐ দেখো দাদু আসছেন। ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি জানি ______।
The son is acknowledging the social rule.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, 'Boro' refers to anyone older than you in any social context.
Yes, it's understood, but 'Somman koro' is more common in textbooks and formal advice.
Somman is general respect; Sraddha is deep, often spiritual reverence.
The sentiment applies, but the specific phrase 'Boro-der somman koro' is too informal/parental for the office.
Expressions liées
গুরুজনকে ভক্তি করো
synonymDevote yourself to elders
ছোটদের স্নেহ করো
contrastLove the younger ones
কথা মেনে চলা
similarTo obey
শ্রদ্ধা জানানো
specialized formTo pay respects
