Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the 'koro' form to give commands or suggestions to friends, family, or people younger than you.
- For most verbs, add '-o' to the root: 'kora' (to do) becomes 'koro' (do!).
- For negative commands, add 'na' after the verb: 'koro na' (don't do!).
- Use this only with 'tumi' (informal 'you'); never use it with superiors.
Informal Imperative Conjugation
| Infinitive | Root | Imperative (Tumi) | English |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Kora
|
Kor
|
Koro
|
Do
|
|
Pora
|
Por
|
Poro
|
Read
|
|
Khaoa
|
Khao
|
Khao
|
Eat
|
|
Dekha
|
Dekh
|
Dekho
|
See
|
|
Jaoa
|
Jao
|
Jao
|
Go
|
|
Shona
|
Shon
|
Shono
|
Listen
|
Meanings
The informal imperative is used to issue direct commands, requests, or advice to someone you are on familiar terms with.
Direct Command
Telling someone to perform an action.
“জল খাও (Jol khao - Drink water)”
“এখানে বসো (Ekhane bosho - Sit here)”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Root + o
|
Koro
|
|
Negative
|
Root + o + na
|
Koro na
|
|
Interrogative
|
Root + o + ki?
|
Koro ki?
|
|
Short Answer
|
Yes/No
|
Hyan/Na
|
|
Suggestion
|
Root + o + na (soft)
|
Koro na (do it!)
|
격식 수준 스펙트럼
খাবারটি খান (Khabarti khan) (Dinner time)
খাবারটি খান (Khabarti khan) (Dinner time)
খাবারটি খাও (Khabarti khao) (Dinner time)
খাবারটা খা (Khabarta kha) (Dinner time)
Bengali Imperative Hierarchy
Informal
- Koro Do (Tumi)
Formal
- Korun Do (Apni)
Intimate
- Kore Do (Tui)
수준별 예문
এখানে বসো
Sit here
জল খাও
Drink water
বইটি পড়ো
Read the book
কাজটি করো
Do the work
মিথ্যা বলো না
Don't tell a lie
দেরি করো না
Don't be late
গানটি শোনো
Listen to the song
বাজারে যাও
Go to the market
তুমি কি এই সিনেমাটি দেখেছো? দেখো!
Have you seen this movie? Watch it!
খাবারটি নষ্ট করো না
Don't waste the food
আমাকে ফোন করো
Call me
সবাইকে বলো
Tell everyone
তুমি যদি ক্লান্ত হও, তবে একটু বিশ্রাম নাও
If you are tired, take some rest
এই সিদ্ধান্তটি পুনর্বিবেচনা করো
Reconsider this decision
তোমার কাজ শেষ করে আমাকে জানাও
Finish your work and let me know
ভয় পেও না, আমি আছি
Don't be afraid, I am here
নিজের স্বাস্থ্যের দিকে নজর দাও
Pay attention to your health
সময়ের সঠিক ব্যবহার করো
Make proper use of time
নিজের মতামত স্পষ্টভাবে প্রকাশ করো
Express your opinion clearly
অতীতের ভুলগুলো নিয়ে পড়ে থেকো না
Don't dwell on past mistakes
তুমি যদি প্রকৃত পরিবর্তন চাও, তবে নিজেকে বদলাও
If you want real change, change yourself
এই জটিল পরিস্থিতিটি ধৈর্য ধরে সামলাও
Handle this complex situation with patience
তোমার সৃজনশীলতাকে কাজে লাগাও
Put your creativity to work
অন্যের সমালোচনা করার আগে নিজের দিকে তাকাও
Look at yourself before criticizing others
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners often use the wrong register.
Tui is very intimate and can be rude.
Ending in '-a' vs '-o'.
자주 하는 실수
Kora
Koro
Koro na (as negative)
Koro na
Apni koro
Apni korun
Tumi korun
Tumi koro
Khao na
Khao na
Jao na
Jao na
Dekho na
Dekho na
Koro-o
Koro
Koro-te
Koro
Koro-un
Korun
Koro-o-na
Koro na
Koro-e
Koro
Koro-ben
Korben
문장 패턴
___ করো।
___ করো না।
তুমি কি ___ করো?
যদি পারো, তবে ___ করো।
Real World Usage
আমাকে ফোন করো।
ছবিটি দেখো!
জল খাও।
বইটি পড়ো।
তাড়াতাড়ি চলো।
খাবারটি নাও।
Consistency
Register
Practice
Respect
Smart Tips
Always use 'koro' for commands.
Use 'koro' to sound friendly.
Keep it short.
Be polite.
발음
Vowel harmony
The 'o' sound is mid-back rounded.
Command
Koro! ↓
Falling intonation for firm commands.
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'O' as 'Open' to your friends—if you use 'O' at the end, you're talking to a friend.
시각적 연상
Imagine a friend holding a ball. You say 'Koro!' (Do it!) and they throw it. The 'O' shape is the ball.
Rhyme
For a friend you know, add an 'O'.
Story
Rina is cooking. She tells her friend, 'Eat!' (Khao). Then she says, 'Read!' (Poro). Finally, she says, 'Don't go!' (Jao na).
Word Web
챌린지
Write 5 commands you would give to your best friend in Bengali.
문화 노트
The 'koro' form is standard for peers.
Similar usage, but 'tumi' is very common.
Dialectal variations exist, but 'koro' is understood.
Derived from Sanskrit roots.
대화 시작하기
তুমি কি এটা করো?
বইটি পড়ো?
চলো, গানটি শোনো।
তুমি কি এই কাজটি করো না?
일기 주제
자주 하는 실수
Test Yourself
তুমি কাজটি ___ (koro/korun).
Which is informal?
Find and fix the mistake:
Apni koro.
Koro -> ?
Koro is formal.
A: '___ (Eat)!' B: 'Hyan.'
___ (Do) (the work) (informal).
Sort: Koro, Korun.
Score: /8
연습 문제
8 exercisesতুমি কাজটি ___ (koro/korun).
Which is informal?
Find and fix the mistake:
Apni koro.
Koro -> ?
Koro is formal.
A: '___ (Eat)!' B: 'Hyan.'
___ (Do) (the work) (informal).
Sort: Koro, Korun.
Score: /8
자주 묻는 질문 (8)
No, use 'korun'.
Use 'korun'.
Yes.
Add 'na'.
'Kore' is intimate.
Yes, in informal letters.
No, it's very regular.
No.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Imperative (tú)
Spanish has more irregulars.
Impératif (tu)
French has 'vous' for formal.
Imperativ (du)
German verb placement.
Imperative form
Japanese is highly honorific.
Imperative (Amr)
Arabic has gendered forms.
Verb + particle
Chinese uses particles.
