मतलब
Asking someone to marry.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Bangladesh, a 'বিয়ের প্রস্তাব' often involves the 'Ghotok' (matchmaker) who brings a 'Biodata' and a photo of the prospective groom or bride to the family. In West Bengal, the proposal might lead to an 'Aashirbad' ceremony where the proposal is formally sealed with blessings and gifts. In the diaspora, 'বিয়ের প্রস্তাব' is often a mix of Western romantic proposals and traditional family introductions via apps like Shaadi.com. In rural areas, a proposal is often discussed over tea and 'muri' (puffed rice) between the male elders of two families.
Use 'Deowa'
Always remember to use the verb 'deowa' (to give) with 'prostab'. Saying 'prostab kora' sounds like a direct translation from English.
Family First
In traditional contexts, the proposal is often made to the parents first, not the individual.
मतलब
Asking someone to marry.
Use 'Deowa'
Always remember to use the verb 'deowa' (to give) with 'prostab'. Saying 'prostab kora' sounds like a direct translation from English.
Family First
In traditional contexts, the proposal is often made to the parents first, not the individual.
Don't confuse with 'Prem'
A 'Premer prostab' is for dating; a 'Biyer prostab' is for marriage. Mixing them up can cause serious misunderstandings!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Biye'.
সে তাকে ______ প্রস্তাব দিল।
The genitive case '-er' is required to link 'marriage' to 'proposal'.
Which verb is most commonly used with 'বিয়ের প্রস্তাব'?
বিয়ের প্রস্তাব ______।
In Bengali, you 'give' (deowa) a proposal.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: আজ একটা নতুন বিয়ের প্রস্তাব এসেছে। মেয়ে: কার কাছ থেকে? মা: ______।
This logically completes the conversation about a marriage proposal.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A man is kneeling in a park with a ring.
Kneeling with a ring is the universal sign of a marriage proposal.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासসে তাকে ______ প্রস্তাব দিল।
The genitive case '-er' is required to link 'marriage' to 'proposal'.
বিয়ের প্রস্তাব ______।
In Bengali, you 'give' (deowa) a proposal.
মা: আজ একটা নতুন বিয়ের প্রস্তাব এসেছে। মেয়ে: কার কাছ থেকে? মা: ______।
This logically completes the conversation about a marriage proposal.
Situation: A man is kneeling in a park with a ring.
Kneeling with a ring is the universal sign of a marriage proposal.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
5 सवालYes, it is the standard formal and neutral way to say 'marriage proposal'.
Yes, in urban areas, 'Propose kora' is very common among young people.
You say 'সে আমাকে বিয়ের প্রস্তাব দিয়েছে' (Se amake biyer prostab diyeche).
A Ghotok is a traditional matchmaker who often carries the 'বিয়ের প্রস্তাব' between families.
Informally, people just say 'বিয়ের কথা' (Biye-r kotha).
संबंधित मुहावरे
বিয়ের কথা বার্তা
similarMarriage negotiations
পাকা কথা
builds onFinal word/Engagement
ঘটকালি
specialized formMatchmaking
প্রেমের প্রস্তাব
similarLove proposal (Asking someone to be a boyfriend/girlfriend)
