Signification
Organizing a gathering
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'Para' (neighborhood) clubs frequently hold 'Sobha' to organize football tournaments or Durga Puja. It's a key part of local democracy. In Bangladesh, 'Jonosobha' (public meetings) are massive events. Political culture revolves around these large-scale gatherings in city centers. Modern offices in IT hubs like Salt Lake (Kolkata) or Gulshan (Dhaka) use 'Meeting' and 'Sobha' interchangeably, but 'Meeting' is more common in English-medium environments. The concept of 'Sabha' is thousands of years old, mentioned in the Rigveda as a place for social and political discussion.
Use 'Meeting' in Cities
If you forget 'Sobha', just say 'Meeting kora'. Everyone in Kolkata and Dhaka will understand you.
Avoid for Dates
Never use 'Sobha kora' for a romantic date unless you want to sound like a government official.
Signification
Organizing a gathering
Use 'Meeting' in Cities
If you forget 'Sobha', just say 'Meeting kora'. Everyone in Kolkata and Dhaka will understand you.
Avoid for Dates
Never use 'Sobha kora' for a romantic date unless you want to sound like a government official.
The 'Niye' Rule
Always use 'নিয়ে' (niye) to specify the topic. Example: 'Salary niye sobha' (Meeting about salary).
The Chairperson
In a formal 'Sobha', always acknowledge the 'Sobhapoti' (President) to show respect.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'সভা করা'.
আমরা কাল বিকেলে একটি ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'কাল' (yesterday/past), the past tense 'করেছি' is correct.
Which sentence is appropriate for a formal office setting?
Choose the best option:
'জরুরি সভা' (emergency meeting) is a standard formal office phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: প্রজেক্ট নিয়ে সমস্যা হচ্ছে। B: তাহলে আমাদের ______ দরকার।
To solve a project problem, a 'meeting' (সভা করা) is the logical action.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A political leader speaking to thousands of people.
'Jonosobha' (Public meeting) is the specific term for a political rally.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমরা কাল বিকেলে একটি ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'কাল' (yesterday/past), the past tense 'করেছি' is correct.
Choose the best option:
'জরুরি সভা' (emergency meeting) is a standard formal office phrase.
A: প্রজেক্ট নিয়ে সমস্যা হচ্ছে। B: তাহলে আমাদের ______ দরকার।
To solve a project problem, a 'meeting' (সভা করা) is the logical action.
Situation: A political leader speaking to thousands of people.
'Jonosobha' (Public meeting) is the specific term for a political rally.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNo, it is used for business, schools, neighborhood clubs, and any organized group.
Yes, 'Meeting kora' is very common and perfectly natural in modern Bengali.
'Sobha' is more general/formal; 'Boithok' often implies a smaller, more intense discussion.
You say 'আমি সভায় আছি' (Ami sobhay achi) or 'আমি মিটিংয়ে আছি'.
It is always 'Sobha kora'. 'Deoa' is not used here.
Only if it's a serious discussion (like inheritance or house buying). For a fun dinner, use 'paribarik milone-mela'.
Use 'সভা বাতিল করা' (Sobha batil kora).
It is a 'People's Meeting' or a large public political rally.
Yes, use 'সাথে' (sathe). Example: 'Bosh-er sathe sobha' (Meeting with the boss).
Bengali doesn't have grammatical gender for nouns like Spanish, so don't worry about it!
Use 'সভা পিছিয়ে দেওয়া' (Sobha pichiye deoa).
It is the President or Chairperson who leads the 'Sobha'.
Expressions liées
বৈঠক করা
similarTo hold a sitting/discussion
আড্ডা দেওয়া
contrastTo hang out/chat
সমাবেশ করা
specialized formTo assemble/rally
সভা ডাকা
builds onTo call a meeting
সভাপতিত্ব করা
specialized formTo preside over a meeting
