Signification
The first meal of the day
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, breakfast is often a hearty affair. Street-side shops sell 'Dal-Puri' or 'Paratha' with a spicy mixed vegetable dish called 'Bhaji'. Tea is almost always served in small glass cups. Here, 'Jolkhabar' is the preferred term. A classic Sunday breakfast involves 'Luchi' and 'Sada Alur Chorchori' (white potato curry). Sweets like 'Jilipi' (Jalebi) are also common morning treats. Farmers traditionally eat 'Panta Bhat' (fermented rice) with green chilies, onions, and fried fish. It is cooling and provides sustained energy for manual labor in the heat. In cities like Dhaka or Kolkata, the 'English Breakfast' of eggs, toast, and juice is becoming common, though most people still prefer a quick 'Ruti-Bhaji' before work.
Use 'Kora' for Politeness
When asking a guest if they want breakfast, say 'Nasta korben?' instead of 'Nasta khaben?' to sound more refined.
Regional Sensitivity
In West Bengal, 'Nasta' can sometimes specifically mean 'snacks' rather than 'breakfast'. Be mindful of the context.
Signification
The first meal of the day
Use 'Kora' for Politeness
When asking a guest if they want breakfast, say 'Nasta korben?' instead of 'Nasta khaben?' to sound more refined.
Regional Sensitivity
In West Bengal, 'Nasta' can sometimes specifically mean 'snacks' rather than 'breakfast'. Be mindful of the context.
The 'Cha' Connection
In Bengal, breakfast is incomplete without tea. If you mention 'Sokaler nasta', people will assume tea is included!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'morning'.
আমি ______ নাস্তা করছি।
We need the genitive form 'সকালের' (morning's) to complete the collocation.
Which verb is most idiomatic for 'having breakfast'?
আপনি কি নাস্তা ______?
'Nasta kora' (to do breakfast) is the standard idiomatic expression.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: নাস্তা তৈরি। ছেলে: ______
'I am coming' is the natural response when breakfast is ready.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a hotel and want to know when breakfast is served.
This translates to 'When is breakfast?'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Breakfast Items
Main
- • পরোটা (Paratha)
- • লুচি (Luchi)
- • রুটি (Ruti)
Sides
- • ডিম ভাজি (Fried Egg)
- • ভাজি (Mixed Veg)
- • হালুয়া (Halwa)
Drinks
- • চা (Tea)
- • দুধ (Milk)
- • জুস (Juice)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি ______ নাস্তা করছি।
We need the genitive form 'সকালের' (morning's) to complete the collocation.
আপনি কি নাস্তা ______?
'Nasta kora' (to do breakfast) is the standard idiomatic expression.
মা: নাস্তা তৈরি। ছেলে: ______
'I am coming' is the natural response when breakfast is ready.
You are at a hotel and want to know when breakfast is served.
This translates to 'When is breakfast?'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, in the morning, 'Nasta' automatically implies 'Sokaler nasta'.
Pratorash is very formal/literary. You will rarely hear it in conversation.
In rural areas, 'Panta Bhat' (fermented rice) is common, but in cities, bread/paratha is more popular.
You can say 'Ami aj nasta korbo na' (I won't do breakfast today).
No, lunch is 'Dupurer khabar'. 'Nasta' is only for morning or afternoon snacks.
Because it means 'Breakfast OF the morning'. The '-er' is the possessive marker.
Usually Paratha, fried egg, and mixed vegetables (Bhaji).
Yes, you can say 'Rater nasta' for a late-night snack, but it's less common than 'Sokaler nasta'.
Absolutely. In most Bengali homes, tea is the heart of the breakfast.
Expressions liées
বিকেলের নাস্তা
similarAfternoon snacks/tea
ভারী নাস্তা
specialized formHeavy breakfast
হালকা নাস্তা
specialized formLight snack
নাস্তা পানি
informalRefreshments
