A2 Expression 격식체

উপরে যান

উপর যন

Go upstairs

Giving directions to go up

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문화적 배경

In traditional Bengali homes, the 'Chhad' (rooftop) is a vital social space. Telling someone 'Upore jan' is often an invitation to a more relaxed, airy environment. In the dense urban context of Dhaka, 'Upore jan' is frequently used in multi-story markets (Biponi Bitan) where specific goods are categorized by floor. In old North Kolkata 'bonedi' houses, the upper floors were historically reserved for the family, while the ground floor was for public dealings. In modern Bengali offices, 'Upore' can metaphorically refer to the 'Higher Management' or 'Head Office'.

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Politeness Matters

When in doubt, always use 'Jan'. It is never rude to be too formal in Bengali culture.

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Locative Suffix

Don't forget the 'e' in 'Upore'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.

Giving directions to go up

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Politeness Matters

When in doubt, always use 'Jan'. It is never rude to be too formal in Bengali culture.

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Locative Suffix

Don't forget the 'e' in 'Upore'. Without it, the sentence sounds incomplete.

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Gestures

A slight nod of the head while saying 'Upore jan' adds an extra layer of Bengali politeness.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most polite way to tell an elderly person to go upstairs.

দাদা, আপনি ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে যান

'যান' (jan) is the honorific form used for elders like 'Dada' (grandfather/elder brother).

Complete the sentence with the correct locative form of 'Upor'.

লিফট দিয়ে ______ যান।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে

The locative suffix '-e' is needed to indicate the direction 'to' or 'at' the top.

Complete the dialogue between a receptionist and a guest.

Guest: রুম নাম্বার ১০২ কোথায়? Receptionist: সেটি দোতলায়। আপনি ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে যান

Since the room is on the second floor (দোতলায়), the guest needs to go up.

Match the phrase to the correct situation.

Match 'উপরে যাও' (Upore jao) with the right person.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: আপনার ছোট ভাই

'যাও' (jao) is the informal form used for younger family members or close friends.

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시각 학습 자료

Where to go 'Upore'

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Locations

  • Stairs (সিঁড়ি)
  • Lift (লিফট)
  • Hill (পাহাড়)
  • Roof (ছাদ)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the most polite way to tell an elderly person to go upstairs. Choose A2

দাদা, আপনি ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে যান

'যান' (jan) is the honorific form used for elders like 'Dada' (grandfather/elder brother).

Complete the sentence with the correct locative form of 'Upor'. Fill Blank A2

লিফট দিয়ে ______ যান।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে

The locative suffix '-e' is needed to indicate the direction 'to' or 'at' the top.

Complete the dialogue between a receptionist and a guest. dialogue_completion A2

Guest: রুম নাম্বার ১০২ কোথায়? Receptionist: সেটি দোতলায়। আপনি ______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: উপরে যান

Since the room is on the second floor (দোতলায়), the guest needs to go up.

Match the phrase to the correct situation. situation_matching B1

Match 'উপরে যাও' (Upore jao) with the right person.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: আপনার ছোট ভাই

'যাও' (jao) is the informal form used for younger family members or close friends.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

14 질문

No, for 'Go forward', use 'Samne jan' (সামনে যান).

No, it can be for stairs, lifts, hills, or any higher elevation.

'Upor' is the noun 'top'. 'Upore' is the adverbial form meaning 'at/to the top'.

Say 'Panch tolay jan' (পাঁচ তলায় যান).

Yes, it is standard in both regions.

It is better to say 'Upore jan' to be polite, though some people use 'jao'.

Say 'Upore jaben na' (উপরে যাবেন না).

Say 'Ekdom upore jan' (একদম উপরে যান).

Youth might say 'Upore chol' (Let's head up).

Yes, 'Table-er upore' means 'On the table'.

Yes, it is perfectly fine for texting directions.

Yes, often metaphorically about the sky or heaven.

The opposite is 'Niche jan' (নিচে যান).

Yes, 'Jan' is the honorific imperative of the verb 'Jaoa'.

관련 표현

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নিচে যান

contrast

Go down

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উপরে আসুন

similar

Come up

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উপরে চলুন

builds on

Let's go up

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সিঁড়ি দিয়ে যান

specialized form

Go by the stairs

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লিফটে যান

specialized form

Go by the lift

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