Signification
Maintaining good physical and mental health.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, 'সুস্থ থাকা' is often linked to religious gratitude. People say 'আলহামদুলিল্লাহ, সুস্থ আছি' (Praise be to God, I am healthy) as a standard response to 'How are you?'. In Kolkata, 'সুস্থ থাকা' is a major topic during the 'Adda' sessions, where people discuss everything from homeopathic remedies to the best morning walk spots in Victoria Memorial. In villages, staying healthy is often associated with 'shak-sobji' (leafy greens) and fresh pond water. There is a pride in 'Gram er sustho thaka' (staying healthy in the village). Younger generations are increasingly using 'সুস্থ থাকা' to refer to digital detoxes and mental health breaks from social media.
The Blessing Rule
Always use 'সুস্থ থাকবেন' when leaving an elder's house. It's the ultimate sign of respect and care.
Avoid 'Sustho Hote'
Don't say 'Sustho hote' to a healthy person; it implies you think they look sick!
Signification
Maintaining good physical and mental health.
The Blessing Rule
Always use 'সুস্থ থাকবেন' when leaving an elder's house. It's the ultimate sign of respect and care.
Avoid 'Sustho Hote'
Don't say 'Sustho hote' to a healthy person; it implies you think they look sick!
Mental Health
When talking about mental health, always add the adverb 'মানসিকভাবে' (mansik-bhabe) before 'সুস্থ থাকা'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'থাকা'.
আপনি যদি নিয়ম মেনে চলেন, তবে আপনি সুস্থ ______।
Since the subject is 'আপনি' (formal you), the verb must be 'থাকবেন'.
Which sentence is used for a well-wish to an elder?
দাদু, সাবধানে যাবেন আর ______।
'থাকবেন' is the respectful formal form used for elders.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A doctor giving advice to a patient.
This is a formal, advisory tone suitable for a doctor.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ইদানীং খুব ক্লান্ত লাগে। B: ঠিকমতো না ঘুমালে ______ অসম্ভব।
The context is about maintaining a state of health through sleep.
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Aides visuelles
How to Stay Healthy
Do
- • হাঁটা (Walk)
- • ফল খাওয়া (Eat fruit)
- • হাসা (Laugh)
Don't
- • চিন্তা করা (Worry)
- • অলসতা (Laziness)
- • ধূমপান (Smoking)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআপনি যদি নিয়ম মেনে চলেন, তবে আপনি সুস্থ ______।
Since the subject is 'আপনি' (formal you), the verb must be 'থাকবেন'.
দাদু, সাবধানে যাবেন আর ______।
'থাকবেন' is the respectful formal form used for elders.
Context: A doctor giving advice to a patient.
This is a formal, advisory tone suitable for a doctor.
A: ইদানীং খুব ক্লান্ত লাগে। B: ঠিকমতো না ঘুমালে ______ অসম্ভব।
The context is about maintaining a state of health through sleep.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, you can say 'আমার বিড়ালটি সুস্থ আছে' (My cat is healthy).
'সুস্থ থাকা' is specific to health, while 'ভালো থাকা' is general well-being and happiness.
You should say 'সুস্থ থাকিস' (very informal) or 'সুস্থ থেকো' (neutral/friendly).
Yes, 'আশা করি আপনি সুস্থ আছেন' (I hope you are healthy/well) is a common opening.
Yes, 'মানসিকভাবে সুস্থ থাকা' is the standard way to discuss mental well-being.
The opposite is 'অসুস্থ থাকা' (being sick) or 'অসুস্থ হওয়া' (falling ill).
No, it implies being fit and free of disease, regardless of body shape.
Metaphorically, yes (e.g., 'সুস্থ ব্যবসায়িক পরিবেশ'), but it's more common for people.
Yes, in standard Bengali (Choltibhasha), the final 'o' is pronounced.
Expressions liées
ভালো থাকা
similarTo be well/happy
সুস্থ হওয়া
builds onTo recover/get well
নিরোগ থাকা
synonymTo stay disease-free
স্বাস্থ্য রক্ষা করা
specialized formTo protect health
