Signification
Physical gap between people
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, the term became a household word even in remote villages due to extensive miking (loudspeaker announcements) by the police and army during lockdowns. Kolkata's Metro Rail used the term extensively on floor markings. It became a point of debate in 'Addas' whether Bengalis are capable of staying apart. Bengalis living in the UK or USA often use the English term 'Social Distancing' even when speaking Bengali, but 'সামাজিক দূরত্ব' is used in formal community newsletters. In villages, the concept was often explained as 'হাত তফাত' (hand's gap) because the formal term 'সামাজিক দূরত্ব' was initially too academic for some.
Use the Verb 'Bajaya Rakha'
Always pair 'Samajik Duratba' with 'Bajaya Rakha' to sound like a native speaker in formal settings.
Don't use for emotions
If you are mad at a friend, don't say you are maintaining 'Samajik Duratba'. It sounds too clinical.
Signification
Physical gap between people
Use the Verb 'Bajaya Rakha'
Always pair 'Samajik Duratba' with 'Bajaya Rakha' to sound like a native speaker in formal settings.
Don't use for emotions
If you are mad at a friend, don't say you are maintaining 'Samajik Duratba'. It sounds too clinical.
The 'Adda' Exception
In a casual 'Adda', mentioning 'Samajik Duratba' might be seen as a joke or a sign that you want to leave.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
করোনা থেকে বাঁচতে আমাদের সামাজিক _______ বজায় রাখা উচিত।
'দূরত্ব' (distance) is the correct noun to complete the phrase.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'সামাজিক দূরত্ব'?
সামাজিক দূরত্ব _______ রাখা।
'বজায় রাখা' (to maintain) is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue.
দোকানদার: দয়া করে লাইনে দাঁড়ান। ক্রেতা: ঠিক আছে, আমি ________ মেনে চলছি।
The customer is confirming they are following social distancing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
In which situation is 'সামাজিক দূরত্ব' most appropriate?
It is a formal public health term.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesকরোনা থেকে বাঁচতে আমাদের সামাজিক _______ বজায় রাখা উচিত।
'দূরত্ব' (distance) is the correct noun to complete the phrase.
সামাজিক দূরত্ব _______ রাখা।
'বজায় রাখা' (to maintain) is the standard collocation.
দোকানদার: দয়া করে লাইনে দাঁড়ান। ক্রেতা: ঠিক আছে, আমি ________ মেনে চলছি।
The customer is confirming they are following social distancing.
In which situation is 'সামাজিক দূরত্ব' most appropriate?
It is a formal public health term.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, but mostly in hospitals, airports, or during flu seasons. It has also become a metaphorical term for staying away from trouble.
It was a direct translation from English. Linguistically, 'শারীরিক দূরত্ব' (Physical distance) is now often preferred by experts to avoid the implication of social isolation.
You can say: 'তিন ফুট সামাজিক দূরত্ব বজায় রাখুন।' (Maintain 3 feet social distance.)
Yes, it is formal. In a casual setting, you'd just say 'একটু দূরে দাঁড়ান' (Stand a bit away).
Yes, in a sociological or academic context, it refers to the gap between different social groups.
Expressions liées
শারীরিক দূরত্ব
similarPhysical distance
নিরাপদ দূরত্ব
similarSafe distance
জনসমাগম
contrastPublic gathering
কোয়ারেন্টাইন
builds onQuarantine
