Significado
A polite way to offer someone a seat.
Contexto cultural
In Kolkata, offering a seat is often followed by 'Jol khaben?' (Will you drink water?), as it's customary to offer water to anyone who enters from the heat. Hospitality is extremely proactive. A host might physically pull out a chair or dust it off with their hand/handkerchief before saying 'Bashen' (a dialectal variant of Basun). In these circles, 'Anugraha kare' is preferred over 'Doya kare' as it sounds more 'Suddho' (pure/refined). If chairs aren't available, you might be offered a 'Mora' (cane stool) or a 'Paati' (mat). The phrase remains the same, showing that respect isn't tied to the quality of the furniture.
The Hand Gesture
Always gesture towards the seat with an open palm when saying this. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't Overuse
If someone is already sitting, don't say it! It sounds like you want them to sit somewhere else.
Significado
A polite way to offer someone a seat.
The Hand Gesture
Always gesture towards the seat with an open palm when saying this. Pointing with one finger is considered rude.
Don't Overuse
If someone is already sitting, don't say it! It sounds like you want them to sit somewhere else.
The 'Apni' Rule
If you call someone 'Apni', you MUST use 'Basun'. If you call them 'Tumi', use 'Bosho'.
Teste-se
Choose the most appropriate phrase to say to your boss's father when he visits the office.
আপনার বস-এর বাবা অফিসে এসেছেন। আপনি তাকে কী বলবেন?
Since he is an elder and related to your boss, the highest level of formality is required.
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
দয়া করে এখানে ____। (Please ____ here.)
'Doya kare' indicates a formal request, which requires the '-un' ending.
Complete the dialogue between a receptionist and a client.
Receptionist: নমস্কার। আপনি কি মিস্টার সেন? Client: হ্যাঁ। Receptionist: উনি ব্যস্ত আছেন। আপনি কি ____?
The imperative 'basun' is the standard way to ask someone to wait in a lobby.
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Recursos visuais
Levels of Sitting
Formal
- • Anugraha kare basun
- • Ason grohon korun
Familiar
- • Ektu bosho
- • Ekhane bosho
Intimate
- • Bos
- • Bose por
Banco de exercicios
3 exerciciosআপনার বস-এর বাবা অফিসে এসেছেন। আপনি তাকে কী বলবেন?
Since he is an elder and related to your boss, the highest level of formality is required.
দয়া করে এখানে ____। (Please ____ here.)
'Doya kare' indicates a formal request, which requires the '-un' ending.
Receptionist: নমস্কার। আপনি কি মিস্টার সেন? Client: হ্যাঁ। Receptionist: উনি ব্যস্ত আছেন। আপনি কি ____?
The imperative 'basun' is the standard way to ask someone to wait in a lobby.
🎉 Pontuação: /3
Perguntas frequentes
3 perguntasYes, 'Basun' is polite enough for most daily situations. 'Anugraha kare' adds an extra layer of polish.
Almost. 'Doya kare' is slightly more common in speech, while 'Anugraha kare' is slightly more formal/literary.
You can still say it! It means 'Please take a seat' on whatever is available (a bench, a mat, etc.).
Frases relacionadas
আসন গ্রহণ করুন
specialized formPlease accept a seat
একটু বসুন
similarSit for a bit
দাঁড়িয়ে থাকবেন না
contrastDon't keep standing
বসে পড়ুন
builds onGo ahead and sit
