Signification
Entering matrimony
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, 'biye kora' often involves a 'Kabin' or 'Denmohor,' which is a mandatory financial pledge from the groom to the bride in Muslim marriages. Hindu weddings in West Bengal involve the 'Saat Paak,' where the bride is carried around the groom seven times while she covers her face with betel leaves. For Bengalis living in the West, 'biye kora' often involves two ceremonies: a legal civil ceremony and a traditional cultural one. In villages, 'biye kora' is a community event where the entire village is often invited to a feast (Preeti-Bhoj).
The 'Ke' Rule
When you name the person you are marrying, always add '-ke' to their name. Example: 'Ami Runa-ke biye korbo.'
Avoid 'With'
English speakers often say 'marry with someone.' In Bengali, don't use 'shathe' (with) usually; the objective '-ke' is more natural.
Signification
Entering matrimony
The 'Ke' Rule
When you name the person you are marrying, always add '-ke' to their name. Example: 'Ami Runa-ke biye korbo.'
Avoid 'With'
English speakers often say 'marry with someone.' In Bengali, don't use 'shathe' (with) usually; the objective '-ke' is more natural.
Nosy Relatives
If an elder asks 'Kobe biye korbe?', it's often a polite way of showing interest, not necessarily a demand for a date!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'biye kora' in the past tense.
সে গত মাসে তার বন্ধুকে ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'last month' (gato mashe), we need the past tense 'koreche'.
Which sentence correctly says 'I want to get married'?
Choose the correct option:
'Biye korte chai' is the correct way to express the desire to marry oneself.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তুমি কি রাহুলের সাথে ______? মেয়ে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমরা আগামী বছর বিয়ে করব।
The daughter's answer is in the future tense, so the question should also be in the future tense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Biye Dewa' and 'Biye Kora'.
'Dewa' means to give, used for parents. 'Kora' means to do, used for the couple.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kora vs Dewa
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesসে গত মাসে তার বন্ধুকে ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'last month' (gato mashe), we need the past tense 'koreche'.
Choose the correct option:
'Biye korte chai' is the correct way to express the desire to marry oneself.
মা: তুমি কি রাহুলের সাথে ______? মেয়ে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমরা আগামী বছর বিয়ে করব।
The daughter's answer is in the future tense, so the question should also be in the future tense.
Match 'Biye Dewa' and 'Biye Kora'.
'Dewa' means to give, used for parents. 'Kora' means to do, used for the couple.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is gender-neutral. Both a man and a woman 'biye kore'.
Yes, the phrase itself is neutral, though same-sex marriage is not yet legally recognized in Bangladesh or India.
'Biye' is colloquial and common. 'Bibaho' is formal and used in official documents.
Say 'Ami bibahito' (I am married) or 'Amar biye hoye geche' (My marriage has happened).
In Bengali culture, it's common among elders, but among young urbanites, it might be seen as too personal.
Usually yes, but it can also refer to a civil/court marriage.
Use 'biye bicched houa' or the more common 'talak dewa' (in Muslim contexts).
Amra biye korchi (We are marrying) or Amra biye korechi (We married).
Yes, it covers both the legal union and the celebration.
It's often called 'premer biye' or simply 'love marriage' (using English words).
Expressions liées
বিয়ে দেওয়া
specialized formTo marry someone off
বিয়ে হওয়া
similarA marriage to happen
বিয়ে ভাঙা
contrastTo break off a wedding
বিয়ের ফুল ফোটা
builds onTo be at the right age/time to marry
