Meaning
Asking someone to look towards the sky.
Cultural Background
Looking up during the first sighting of the new moon (Chand) is a significant event for both Hindus (during festivals like Karwa Chauth or Kojagari Lakshmi Puja) and Muslims (for Eid). Farmers often 'look up' to judge the weather. The phrase 'Akash dekha' (looking at the sky) is synonymous with predicting rain. In crowded cities, 'Upore dekho' is often a warning about low-hanging electric wires or construction debris. Bengali poetry often uses 'looking up' as a metaphor for seeking freedom or spiritual truth.
The 'Tumi' Rule
Always remember that 'dekho' is for friends. If you're in a job interview and want to point at a chart, use 'dekhun'.
Don't Search!
If you are looking for a word in a dictionary, don't say 'Upore dekho'. Say 'Abhidhane khonjo'.
Meaning
Asking someone to look towards the sky.
The 'Tumi' Rule
Always remember that 'dekho' is for friends. If you're in a job interview and want to point at a chart, use 'dekhun'.
Don't Search!
If you are looking for a word in a dictionary, don't say 'Upore dekho'. Say 'Abhidhane khonjo'.
Eye Contact
In Bengali culture, pointing and saying 'Upore dekho' is very common and not considered rude, unlike pointing at people.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'dekha' for a friend.
আকাশে অনেক তারা, তুমি কি ______?
'Tumi' requires the '-o' ending in the imperative/present form.
Which phrase is most appropriate for a tour guide speaking to a group?
Please look up at the monument.
'Dekhun' is the formal form used for strangers or professional settings.
Match the Bengali phrase to its English context.
Match the following:
These are the four basic directional commands.
Complete the dialogue.
A: চাবিটা কোথায়? B: আলমারির ______ দেখো।
Contextually, 'upore' (on top) is a common place to find keys.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesআকাশে অনেক তারা, তুমি কি ______?
'Tumi' requires the '-o' ending in the imperative/present form.
Please look up at the monument.
'Dekhun' is the formal form used for strangers or professional settings.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are the four basic directional commands.
A: চাবিটা কোথায়? B: আলমারির ______ দেখো।
Contextually, 'upore' (on top) is a common place to find keys.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, it is the standard way to ask someone to look at the ceiling or anything above them indoors.
'Opore' is a common pronunciation variant in West Bengal, while 'Upore' is more standard in Bangladesh. Both are correct.
It is neutral/familiar. It is polite enough for friends and family, but use 'Upore dekhun' for formal respect.
You can use 'Upore dekho' or the even more informal 'Upore dekh'.
Yes, 'Paharder upore dekho' is perfectly correct.
Related Phrases
নিচে দেখো
contrastLook down
সামনে দেখো
similarLook ahead
আকাশের দিকে তাকাও
specialized formGaze towards the sky
খুঁজে দেখো
builds onTry to find
একটু উপরে
similarA little higher
