मतलब
Showing regard for the feelings or rights of others.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Respect is often shown by adding the suffix '-da' (for older brothers) or '-di' (for older sisters) to names. 'Somman kora' is expected towards anyone even a few years older. In Bangladesh, 'Somman' is deeply tied to religious and family values. It is common to use 'Apni' even for slightly older cousins to show 'Somman'. In both regions, the relationship between a 'Guru' (teacher) and 'Shishya' (student) is sacred. 'Somman kora' is not just a choice but a requirement for learning. Modern offices in Kolkata and Dhaka are moving towards 'Tumi' for everyone, but 'Somman kora' is still expressed through professional tone and acknowledging expertise.
Pronoun Match
Always use 'Apni' or 'Tumi' verb endings when saying you respect someone. Using 'Tui' endings (kori-sh) sounds contradictory.
Don't skip the '-ke'
If you say 'Ami baba somman kori', it sounds like you are a father named Respect. Use 'Baba-ke'.
मतलब
Showing regard for the feelings or rights of others.
Pronoun Match
Always use 'Apni' or 'Tumi' verb endings when saying you respect someone. Using 'Tui' endings (kori-sh) sounds contradictory.
Don't skip the '-ke'
If you say 'Ami baba somman kori', it sounds like you are a father named Respect. Use 'Baba-ke'.
Use 'Sraddha' for Heroes
If you are talking about Rabindranath Tagore or a national hero, use 'Sraddha kora' to sound more native and sophisticated.
Non-verbal Respect
In Bengal, saying the phrase is good, but standing up when an elder enters the room is the real 'Somman kora'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Somman kora'.
আমরা আমাদের শিক্ষকদের _______।
Since the subject is 'Amra' (We), the verb must be 'kori'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
It correctly uses the '-ke' marker and the verb 'kori'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Where would you say 'আপনার মতামতকে আমি সম্মান করি'?
This is a polite way to acknowledge someone's opinion during a discussion.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কেন তাকে সাহায্য করলে? B: কারণ আমি তাকে খুব _______।
Respect is a logical reason to help someone.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Levels of Respect
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासআমরা আমাদের শিক্ষকদের _______।
Since the subject is 'Amra' (We), the verb must be 'kori'.
Choose the correct sentence:
It correctly uses the '-ke' marker and the verb 'kori'.
Where would you say 'আপনার মতামতকে আমি সম্মান করি'?
This is a polite way to acknowledge someone's opinion during a discussion.
A: তুমি কেন তাকে সাহায্য করলে? B: কারণ আমি তাকে খুব _______।
Respect is a logical reason to help someone.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but it's less common. You usually 'love' (sneho kora) younger ones. You 'respect' them if they do something great.
Somman is the act of respecting. Morjada is the 'dignity' or 'prestige' a person possesses.
It sounds a bit strange. Usually, we use 'ador kora' (to pet/love) for animals.
You can say 'আমি তোমাকে সম্মান করি না' (Ami tomake somman kori na).
It is a noun. When combined with 'kora', it becomes a compound verb.
Yes, 'Desh-ke somman kora' is very common and patriotic.
The opposite is 'Osomman kora' (অসম্মান করা) or 'Obogga kora' (অবজ্ঞা করা - to neglect/disdain).
Not necessarily. You can respect someone's opinion without agreeing or obeying. 'Manno kora' is for obedience.
It is neutral-formal. It's safe to use in any situation.
Yes, 'Atmosomman' (self-respect) is a common concept.
संबंधित मुहावरे
শ্রদ্ধা নিবেদন করা
specialized formTo offer reverence
মর্যাদা দেওয়া
similarTo give dignity/status
মান্য করা
similarTo obey
অসম্মান করা
contrastTo disrespect
খাতির করা
similarTo treat well/hospitably
