मतलब
To perform duties for others.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The concept of 'Seva' is central to the 'Guru-Shishya' (Teacher-Student) relationship. A student is expected to serve the Guru as part of their learning process. The term 'Khidmat' is often used interchangeably with 'Seba' in religious and family contexts, emphasizing respect for parents and the elderly as a path to paradise. In cities like Kolkata or Dhaka, 'Seba' is now synonymous with high-end healthcare and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Hospitality is a matter of pride. Serving a guest (Atithi Seba) with the best food and comfort is a sacred duty in village homes.
Use with Possessives
Always put the person being served in the possessive case (e.g., 'মায়ের সেবা', 'রোগীর সেবা').
Not for Food
Never use 'seba kora' for serving food at a party; it sounds like you are nursing the food!
मतलब
To perform duties for others.
Use with Possessives
Always put the person being served in the possessive case (e.g., 'মায়ের সেবা', 'রোগীর সেবা').
Not for Food
Never use 'seba kora' for serving food at a party; it sounds like you are nursing the food!
The 'Khidmat' Alternative
If you are in a Muslim household, using 'Khidmat kora' shows a deep understanding of local culture.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'সেবা করা'.
নার্সটি অনেক যত্ন নিয়ে রোগীর _______।
Since 'নার্স' is a professional and the sentence is in the present/past continuous honorific, 'করছেন' is the most respectful and appropriate form.
Which sentence uses 'সেবা করা' correctly?
Choose the correct context:
Seba is for living beings/humanity. Laptops are repaired, and shopkeepers 'poribeshon' or 'sahajyo' (though 'customer service' exists, the phrasing in B is more natural).
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকা, তোর দাদু অসুস্থ। ওনার একটু... খোকা: চিন্তা করো না মা, আমি ওনার _______।
When dealing with an elderly, sick family member, 'seba kora' is the culturally and linguistically correct term.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Contexts of Seba
Medical
- • Nursing
- • Elderly care
- • First aid
Social
- • Volunteering
- • Disaster relief
- • NGO work
Religious
- • Temple duties
- • Serving Guru
- • Charity
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासনার্সটি অনেক যত্ন নিয়ে রোগীর _______।
Since 'নার্স' is a professional and the sentence is in the present/past continuous honorific, 'করছেন' is the most respectful and appropriate form.
Choose the correct context:
Seba is for living beings/humanity. Laptops are repaired, and shopkeepers 'poribeshon' or 'sahajyo' (though 'customer service' exists, the phrasing in B is more natural).
মা: খোকা, তোর দাদু অসুস্থ। ওনার একটু... খোকা: চিন্তা করো না মা, আমি ওনার _______।
When dealing with an elderly, sick family member, 'seba kora' is the culturally and linguistically correct term.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, if the dog is sick or needs special care, it is very natural to say 'কুকুরটির সেবা করছি'.
'Seba' is a noun. To make it a verb, you must add 'kora' (to do).
'Sahajyo' is a one-time help (like giving directions). 'Seba' is ongoing care or duty.
It is neutral to formal. It is never considered rude or slang.
संबंधित मुहावरे
সাহায্য করা
similarTo help
যত্ন নেওয়া
similarTo take care
শুশ্রূষা করা
specialized formTo nurse the sick
উপাসনা করা
similarTo worship
গোলামি করা
contrastTo be a slave/servant
