Signification
Digital communication
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, 'মেসেজ পাঠানো' almost always implies using WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger rather than traditional SMS, which is now mostly used for bank alerts and spam. Similar to Bangladesh, but there is a higher usage of 'টেক্সট করা' (text kora) among the urban youth in Kolkata. In Bengali offices, it is polite to send a message before calling a superior. This is called 'মেসেজ দিয়ে রাখা' (leaving a message). During religious festivals, it is common to send 'Mass Messages'. Not replying to these is generally not considered rude, but sending one is seen as a good gesture.
Use 'Pathiye dao'
In casual conversation, instead of 'Pathao', use 'Pathiye dao' (পাঠিয়ে দাও). It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Recipient Suffix
Always remember to add '-ke' to the person you are messaging. 'Ami tumi mesej pathai' is wrong; it must be 'Ami tomake mesej pathai'.
Signification
Digital communication
Use 'Pathiye dao'
In casual conversation, instead of 'Pathao', use 'Pathiye dao' (পাঠিয়ে দাও). It sounds much more natural and friendly.
Recipient Suffix
Always remember to add '-ke' to the person you are messaging. 'Ami tumi mesej pathai' is wrong; it must be 'Ami tomake mesej pathai'.
The 'Seen' Etiquette
Bengali digital culture is very active. If you 'seen' a message and don't reply, it's often joked about as being 'bhaab neya' (acting superior).
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'পাঠানো'.
আমি তোমাকে কাল একটি মেসেজ ____। (Past Tense)
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (কাল), so the past tense 'পাঠিয়েছি' is correct.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask someone to text you?
Choose the correct option:
'আমাকে' (to me) + 'মেসেজ' (message) + 'পাঠাও' (send - imperative) is the correct structure.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a meeting and can't talk. What do you say?
This means 'I am busy now, send a message,' which is the appropriate response.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি ঠিকানাটা জানো? B: না, আমাকে একটা ____।
Sending a message is the most common way to share an address.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি তোমাকে কাল একটি মেসেজ ____। (Past Tense)
The sentence refers to 'yesterday' (কাল), so the past tense 'পাঠিয়েছি' is correct.
Choose the correct option:
'আমাকে' (to me) + 'মেসেজ' (message) + 'পাঠাও' (send - imperative) is the correct structure.
You are in a meeting and can't talk. What do you say?
This means 'I am busy now, send a message,' which is the appropriate response.
A: তুমি কি ঠিকানাটা জানো? B: না, আমাকে একটা ____।
Sending a message is the most common way to share an address.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but it sounds a bit dated. 'Mesej pathano' is the modern, all-encompassing term.
No, for an email, use 'ইমেইল পাঠানো' or 'মেইল করা'.
'Pathano' is 'to send', 'deya' is 'to give'. Both are used, but 'pathano' is more precise for the act of sending.
You say 'আমি মেসেজ পাঠাচ্ছি' (Ami mesej pathach-chi).
It's optional. 'Ekta mesej pathao' means 'Send a message', while 'Mesej pathao' is just 'Send message'. Both are fine.
Expressions liées
উত্তর দেওয়া
similarTo reply
ফোন করা
contrastTo make a phone call
বার্তা পাঠানো
specialized formTo send a formal message
ইনবক্স করা
synonymTo message on social media
