Meaning
Used to introduce an instance or illustration
Cultural Background
In the academic culture of Kolkata, using this phrase in 'Adda' (intellectual debates) is a sign of a well-read person. It is often used by professors and students at Jadavpur or Presidency University. In Bangladeshi media, especially during political talk shows (like those on ATN News or Channel i), experts use this phrase to sound authoritative and objective. In multinational companies in Dhaka or Kolkata, while English is common, formal Bengali presentations still rely on this phrase for clarity and professional tone. Bengali literature, from the 19th century onwards, has used this phrase to translate complex European philosophical concepts into the local tongue.
Use in Essays
Always use this in the second or third paragraph of your Bengali essays to introduce your strongest evidence.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it more than twice in a single page of writing. Use 'যেমন' or 'দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ' to vary your language.
Meaning
Used to introduce an instance or illustration
Use in Essays
Always use this in the second or third paragraph of your Bengali essays to introduce your strongest evidence.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it more than twice in a single page of writing. Use 'যেমন' or 'দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ' to vary your language.
The 'Je' Rule
Always follow it with 'যে' (that) if you are going to write a full sentence after it.
Sound Like a Native
In a formal debate, start your rebuttal with this phrase to immediately sound more convincing.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to complete the formal sentence.
বাংলাদেশে অনেক পর্যটন কেন্দ্র আছে; _________ কক্সবাজারের কথা।
The sentence is formal and introduces an example, making 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ বলা যায়' the best fit.
Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a formal context?
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase as a transition marker followed by a 'je' clause.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ বলা যায়'?
The phrase is formal and academic, making a university lecture the most likely setting.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
Colleague A: আমাদের নতুন সফটওয়্যারটি খুব কাজের। Colleague B: তাই নাকি? ___________?
Colleague B is asking for a specific example to back up Colleague A's claim.
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4 exercisesবাংলাদেশে অনেক পর্যটন কেন্দ্র আছে; _________ কক্সবাজারের কথা।
The sentence is formal and introduces an example, making 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ বলা যায়' the best fit.
Select the correct sentence:
This sentence correctly uses the phrase as a transition marker followed by a 'je' clause.
Where would you most likely hear 'উদাহরণস্বরূপ বলা যায়'?
The phrase is formal and academic, making a university lecture the most likely setting.
Colleague A: আমাদের নতুন সফটওয়্যারটি খুব কাজের। Colleague B: তাই নাকি? ___________?
Colleague B is asking for a specific example to back up Colleague A's claim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt's grammatically correct but socially awkward. It's like saying 'One might posit as an illustration' to a friend at a bar.
'Jemon' is 'like/as', while this is 'For instance'. This is much more formal.
No, it must precede the example.
Both! It is standard in the entire Bengali-speaking world.
Udaharanswarup bala jaya.
No, the phrase remains the same regardless of whether you give one or many examples.
Yes, but adding 'bala jaya' makes it sound more complete and elegant.
Extremely common in editorials and opinion pieces.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'সংক্ষেপে' (in short) is used to conclude rather than illustrate.
Yes, it is perfect for cover letters when describing your skills.
Spelled 'Swarup' (স্বরূপ), pronounced 'Shorup'.
Not at all. It sounds educated and professional.
Related Phrases
যেমন
similarLike / For example
দৃষ্টান্তস্বরূপ
synonymAs an illustration/precedent
বিশেষ করে
similarEspecially
ধরা যাক
similarLet's assume
প্রমাণস্বরূপ
builds onAs proof
