B2 Expression औपचारिक

স্বাগত জানানো

সবগত জনন

To welcome

मतलब

To greet someone in a polite or friendly way.

🌍

सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

In Bangladesh, welcoming a guest often involves 'Mishti' (sweets) and 'Shorbot' (juice). It is considered rude to just say 'Welcome' without offering food. During Durga Puja, the 'Agomoni' songs are sung to welcome the Goddess. This is a spiritual application of 'Swagoto.' The 'Boron' ceremony is a specific type of welcome where the mother-in-law welcomes the bride with a lamp and sweets. In modern Kolkata or Dhaka offices, 'Swagoto janano' is used in emails to welcome new clients, often followed by 'Looking forward to working with you.'

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The '-কে' Rule

Always remember to add '-কে' (ke) to the person you are welcoming. It's 'Tomake swagoto,' not 'Tumi swagoto.'

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Smile is Key

In Bengal, the verbal welcome is always accompanied by a gentle nod and a smile. Body language is 50% of the phrase.

मतलब

To greet someone in a polite or friendly way.

🎯

The '-কে' Rule

Always remember to add '-কে' (ke) to the person you are welcoming. It's 'Tomake swagoto,' not 'Tumi swagoto.'

💬

Smile is Key

In Bengal, the verbal welcome is always accompanied by a gentle nod and a smile. Body language is 50% of the phrase.

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Don't Overuse

If you say this to your roommate every time they come home from the grocery store, they will think you are being sarcastic!

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'জানানো'.

আমি গতকাল অতিথিদের স্বাগত ______।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: জানালাম

The word 'গতকাল' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'জানালাম' is correct.

Which sentence is the most formal and correct?

How do you welcome a new boss?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: আপনাকে স্বাগত জানাচ্ছি স্যার।

'Swagoto janachhi' is the standard formal compound verb for this context.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match: 1. বরণ করে নেওয়া, 2. স্বাগত জানানো, 3. অভ্যর্থনা জানানো

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Boron' is for rituals, 'Swagoto' is general, 'Obhyorthona' is for official receptions.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

Where to use it

🏠

Places

  • Home
  • Office
  • Airport
🎉

Events

  • Wedding
  • Seminar
  • Puja

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'জানানো'. Fill Blank A2

আমি গতকাল অতিথিদের স্বাগত ______।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: জানালাম

The word 'গতকাল' (yesterday) indicates the past tense, so 'জানালাম' is correct.

Which sentence is the most formal and correct? Choose B1

How do you welcome a new boss?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: আপনাকে স্বাগত জানাচ্ছি স্যার।

'Swagoto janachhi' is the standard formal compound verb for this context.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Match: 1. বরণ করে নেওয়া, 2. স্বাগত জানানো, 3. অভ্যর্থনা জানানো

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Boron' is for rituals, 'Swagoto' is general, 'Obhyorthona' is for official receptions.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, 'Swagotom' is a perfect one-word welcome for signs, banners, or quick greetings.

Yes, you can welcome a new year, a new law, or a new season.

'Swagoto' is the general word for welcome, while 'Obhyorthona' specifically implies a formal reception or ceremony.

Do NOT use 'Swagoto.' Use 'Dhonnyobad' (You're welcome/Thanks) or 'Thik ache' (It's okay).

Yes, it is identical and equally common in both regions.

Absolutely. It's a very professional way to start an email to a new contact.

It functions as an adjective meaning 'welcomed,' but in this compound verb, it acts as the noun-base.

'Biday janano' (to say goodbye) or 'Protyakhan kora' (to reject/refuse).

Use 'Shobaike swagoto janachhi' (I welcome everyone).

Yes, if the teacher is a guest at an event organized by the student.

संबंधित मुहावरे

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অভ্যর্থনা

synonym

Reception/Greeting

🔗

বরণ

specialized form

Ritualistic welcome

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বিদায় জানানো

contrast

To say goodbye

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শুভেচ্ছা জানানো

similar

To give well-wishes

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