Signification
Being punctual for an appointment.
Contexte culturel
In Dhaka, 'সময়মতো পৌঁছানো' is often a battle against extreme traffic. If someone arrives on time, it is highly respected and often commented upon. In Kolkata, the 'Adda' culture means social time is fluid. However, for cultural programs (like Rabindra Jayanti), arriving on time is expected. Modern tech startups in cities like Bangalore or Dhaka have a 'zero-tolerance' policy for lateness in stand-up meetings, making this phrase a daily necessity. In villages, time is often linked to prayer times (Azan) or the position of the sun. 'Somoymoto' might mean 'after the afternoon prayer' rather than 'at 4:15 PM'.
Use 'Thik' for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Thik somoymoto' to mean 'Exactly on time'.
The Chandrabindu
Don't forget the nasal sound in 'Pouchano'. Without it, it sounds flat and non-native.
Signification
Being punctual for an appointment.
Use 'Thik' for emphasis
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Thik somoymoto' to mean 'Exactly on time'.
The Chandrabindu
Don't forget the nasal sound in 'Pouchano'. Without it, it sounds flat and non-native.
The 15-minute rule
In social contexts, 'Somoymoto' often implies a 15-minute grace period. Don't be too stressed if others are slightly late.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
আমি ইন্টারভিউয়ের জন্য ______ চেষ্টা করবো।
The context of an interview requires 'reaching on time' (সময়মতো পৌঁছাতে).
Which sentence is the most formal way to say 'The train arrived on time'?
ট্রেনটি সময়মতো পৌঁছেছে।
'যথা সময়ে' and 'রেলগাড়ি' are more formal/literary terms.
Complete the dialogue.
রাহুল: তুমি কি কালকের মিটিংয়ে আসতে পারবে? শিমুল: হ্যাঁ, আমি ______।
A positive response to a meeting invitation usually involves a promise to be on time.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
সময়মতো পৌঁছানো
Entering an exam hall is a situation where punctuality is strictly required.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি ইন্টারভিউয়ের জন্য ______ চেষ্টা করবো।
The context of an interview requires 'reaching on time' (সময়মতো পৌঁছাতে).
ট্রেনটি সময়মতো পৌঁছেছে।
'যথা সময়ে' and 'রেলগাড়ি' are more formal/literary terms.
রাহুল: তুমি কি কালকের মিটিংয়ে আসতে পারবে? শিমুল: হ্যাঁ, আমি ______।
A positive response to a meeting invitation usually involves a promise to be on time.
সময়মতো পৌঁছানো
Entering an exam hall is a situation where punctuality is strictly required.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIn modern Bengali, it is written as one word (সময়মতো).
Yes, you can say 'চিঠিটি সময়মতো পৌঁছেছে' (The letter arrived on time).
'Jotha somoye' is very formal and literary, while 'Somoymoto' is the standard everyday version.
You would say 'আমার দেরি হয়ে যাচ্ছে' (Amar deri hoye jacche).
In some Bengali households, yes! The host might still be getting ready. Arriving 15-20 minutes late is often safer.
Expressions liées
দেরি করা
contrastTo be late
তাড়াতাড়ি আসা
similarTo come early
ঠিক সময়ে
synonymAt the right time
সময় কাটানো
builds onTo spend time
