뜻
Switching on a ceiling/table fan.
문화적 배경
The 'Haat-pakha' (hand-fan) is a cultural icon, often made of palm leaves and decorated with embroidery (Nakshi Pakha). In villages, fanning someone while they eat is a traditional sign of respect and care. The 'Pankha-wallah' was a specific job role where a person would pull a rope to move a large ceiling fan for officials. With the rise of ACs, 'pakha chalano' is sometimes seen as a more eco-friendly or budget-friendly alternative.
Use '-ta'
Add '-ta' to 'pakha' (পাখাটা) to sound more natural, as if referring to 'the' specific fan in the room.
Avoid 'Jalao'
Never say 'Pakha jalao' unless you want to see the fan in flames!
뜻
Switching on a ceiling/table fan.
Use '-ta'
Add '-ta' to 'pakha' (পাখাটা) to sound more natural, as if referring to 'the' specific fan in the room.
Avoid 'Jalao'
Never say 'Pakha jalao' unless you want to see the fan in flames!
Hospitality First
In a Bengali home, always offer to turn on the fan before your guest asks.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct verb to use with 'পাখা' (fan).
খুব গরম লাগছে, দয়া করে পাখাটা ______।
'Chalano' is the correct verb for operating a fan. 'Jalao' is for lights.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'chalano'.
আমি গতকাল রাতে পাখা ______ ঘুমাচ্ছিলাম।
'Chaliye' is the conjunctive participle used here to mean 'having turned on'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A guest enters your house on a hot day.
It is polite to turn on the fan for a guest.
Complete the dialogue.
A: মা, পাখাটা চালাবো? B: না রে, ______ নেই।
You can't turn on an electric fan if there is no electricity (Bidyut).
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시각 학습 자료
Things you 'Chalano'
Machines
- • পাখা (Fan)
- • গাড়ি (Car)
- • কম্পিউটার (Computer)
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제খুব গরম লাগছে, দয়া করে পাখাটা ______।
'Chalano' is the correct verb for operating a fan. 'Jalao' is for lights.
আমি গতকাল রাতে পাখা ______ ঘুমাচ্ছিলাম।
'Chaliye' is the conjunctive participle used here to mean 'having turned on'.
Situation: A guest enters your house on a hot day.
It is polite to turn on the fan for a guest.
A: মা, পাখাটা চালাবো? B: না রে, ______ নেই।
You can't turn on an electric fan if there is no electricity (Bidyut).
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자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Yes, 'Fan on kora' is very common in urban areas, but 'Pakha chalano' sounds more traditional and native.
No, it can be used for ceiling, table, pedestal, or even hand-held fans.
'Chalao' is neutral/informal, while 'Chalan' is formal (used for elders or strangers).
'Chola' means 'to move' (the fan moves), but 'chalano' means 'to make it move' (you turn it on).
관련 표현
পাখা বন্ধ করা
contrastTo turn off the fan.
বাতাস করা
similarTo fan someone.
পাখা বাড়ানো
builds onTo increase the fan speed.
পাখা কমানো
builds onTo decrease the fan speed.
