뜻
Asking about distance.
문화적 배경
In rural Bangladesh, distance is often measured in 'haat' (hand spans) for small things or 'kros' (about 2 miles) for long distances, though kilometers are now standard. In Kolkata, people often measure distance by the nearest landmark or Metro station rather than actual distance. The word 'dure' is frequently used in poetry to signify emotional distance or the 'unreachable beloved'. Due to traffic in cities like Dhaka, 'distance' is almost always answered in time (minutes/hours) rather than kilometers.
The 'Ar' Trick
Always add 'Ar' (আর) if you are already on the way. 'Ar koto dure?' sounds much more natural than just 'Koto dure?' when you are in a car.
Don't trust 'Ektu'
If someone says 'Ektu dure' (a little far), it might still be quite a walk. Always ask for a time estimate too!
뜻
Asking about distance.
The 'Ar' Trick
Always add 'Ar' (আর) if you are already on the way. 'Ar koto dure?' sounds much more natural than just 'Koto dure?' when you are in a car.
Don't trust 'Ektu'
If someone says 'Ektu dure' (a little far), it might still be quite a walk. Always ask for a time estimate too!
Politeness
When asking strangers, start with 'Maaf korben' (Excuse me) before asking 'Koto dure?' to be polite.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'far'.
এখান থেকে হাসপাতাল কত ______?
In this context, we need the locative form 'dure' to ask 'at what distance'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a rickshaw puller about the distance?
Select the best option:
'মামা, এটা কত দূরে?' is the most natural and culturally appropriate way to ask.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনার অফিস কি খুব দূরে? B: না, এখান থেকে ______।
'বেশি দূরে নয়' means 'not very far', which logically answers the question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are checking your food delivery progress.
'আর কত দূরে?' (How much further?) is best for checking progress on an ongoing journey.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제এখান থেকে হাসপাতাল কত ______?
In this context, we need the locative form 'dure' to ask 'at what distance'.
Select the best option:
'মামা, এটা কত দূরে?' is the most natural and culturally appropriate way to ask.
A: আপনার অফিস কি খুব দূরে? B: না, এখান থেকে ______।
'বেশি দূরে নয়' means 'not very far', which logically answers the question.
You are checking your food delivery progress.
'আর কত দূরে?' (How much further?) is best for checking progress on an ongoing journey.
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, in casual conversation, 'Koto dur?' is very common and perfectly understood.
You can answer with a distance (e.g., '২ কিলোমিটার') or a time (e.g., '১০ মিনিট').
No, 'dure' is an adverbial form of the noun 'dur' (distance) in the locative case.
'Dur' is the common word for 'far/distance', while 'durotto' is the formal noun for 'distance'.
관련 표현
কাছাকাছি
contrastNearby / Close by
অনেক দূরে
builds onVery far away
কতটা পথ
similarHow much path/road
দূরত্ব
specialized formDistance (noun)
