मतलब
Used to introduce an instance or illustration.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Kolkata's academic circles, using 'Udahoron-shorup' instead of 'Jemon' is a subtle way to signal one's educational background and familiarity with 'Shuddho' (pure) Bengali. In Bangladeshi media and official government gazettes, this phrase is the standard for clarity and legal precision. The phrase is heavily used in 'Prabandha' (essays). Bengali literature places a high value on the logical structure of an argument, and this phrase is a key tool for that. On Bengali educational YouTube channels or podcasts, creators use this phrase to sound more authoritative and 'teacher-like'.
The Comma Rule
Always place a comma after 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ' when it starts a sentence. It helps the reader pause and prepare for the example.
Don't Overuse
In a 500-word essay, try not to use it more than twice. Use synonyms like 'যেমন' or 'দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ' to keep your writing fresh.
मतलब
Used to introduce an instance or illustration.
The Comma Rule
Always place a comma after 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ' when it starts a sentence. It helps the reader pause and prepare for the example.
Don't Overuse
In a 500-word essay, try not to use it more than twice. Use synonyms like 'যেমন' or 'দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ' to keep your writing fresh.
The 'Shorup' Suffix
Mastering the '-shorup' suffix will help you understand other formal words like 'উপহারস্বরূপ' (as a gift) or 'প্রমাণস্বরূপ' (as proof).
Adda Etiquette
Using this phrase in a heated debate (Adda) can actually help calm things down by bringing in objective facts.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate formal phrase.
বাংলাদেশে অনেক পর্যটন কেন্দ্র আছে; __________, কক্সবাজার ও সুন্দরবন।
While 'যেমন' is also correct, 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ' is the best fit for the formal structure of the sentence.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to introduce specific instances of a general claim (knowing many languages).
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ'?
The phrase is formal and academic, making a seminar the most likely setting.
Complete the dialogue between a manager and an employee.
Manager: আমাদের নতুন সফটওয়্যারটি অনেক কাজ করতে পারে। Employee: __________, এটি কি রিপোর্ট তৈরি করতে পারে?
The employee is asking for a specific example of the software's capabilities in a professional setting.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासবাংলাদেশে অনেক পর্যটন কেন্দ্র আছে; __________, কক্সবাজার ও সুন্দরবন।
While 'যেমন' is also correct, 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ' is the best fit for the formal structure of the sentence.
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase to introduce specific instances of a general claim (knowing many languages).
Where would you most likely hear 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ'?
The phrase is formal and academic, making a seminar the most likely setting.
Manager: আমাদের নতুন সফটওয়্যারটি অনেক কাজ করতে পারে। Employee: __________, এটি কি রিপোর্ট তৈরি করতে পারে?
The employee is asking for a specific example of the software's capabilities in a professional setting.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
14 सवालIt is used equally in both regions, primarily in formal and academic contexts.
No, it almost always precedes the example it is introducing.
Only if you are being very formal or perhaps joking with a friend by acting 'fancy'. Otherwise, use 'jemon'.
'Udahoron' is the noun 'example'. 'Udahoron-shorup' is the adverbial phrase 'for example'.
In Bengali, the 'w' (ba-phala) under the 's' is usually silent but makes the 's' sound like 'sh'. So it's 'shorup'.
Yes, it is highly recommended as it makes your answers sound structured and professional.
There is no standard abbreviation like 'e.g.' in Bengali script, though some people might write 'উদাঃ' in very informal notes.
No, it remains the same whether you are giving one example or five.
Actually, 'Drishtanto-shorup' is slightly more formal and literary.
Yes, if the entire paragraph is meant to be an example of a point made in the previous paragraph.
Rarely. It is too 'logical' and 'clunky' for most rhythmic poetry, which prefers 'jemon'.
Saying 'jemon udahoronshorup' (like for example), which is redundant.
Absolutely, it is the standard phrase for introducing data points or cases in science.
It originated there, but it is perfectly standard in modern 'Cholit Bhasha' (Standard Colloquial).
संबंधित मुहावरे
যেমন
synonymLike / For example
দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ
specialized formAs an illustration/precedent
বিশেষ করে
similarEspecially / Particularly
উল্লেখযোগ্য
builds onNotable
যথা
synonymNamely / As follows
প্রমাণস্বরূপ
similarAs proof
