Meaning
Stating possession
Cultural Background
In Kolkata, people often use 'এটা আমার' with a polite 'একটু' (a little) to soften requests or claims, reflecting a culture of politeness. In Dhaka, the phrase is used very directly in commerce. You will hear it constantly in the 'New Market' or 'Gausia' while bargaining. The word 'আমার' (My) is the first word of the national anthems of both India (written by a Bengali) and Bangladesh, showing its importance in identity. In traditional families, using 'আমার' for food is sometimes discouraged to promote the idea of 'shongshar' (household) sharing.
Skip the 'Is'
Never look for a word for 'is' in this phrase. It's built-in!
Retroflex T
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 't' in 'Eta', or it might sound like a different word.
Meaning
Stating possession
Skip the 'Is'
Never look for a word for 'is' in this phrase. It's built-in!
Retroflex T
Make sure to curl your tongue for the 't' in 'Eta', or it might sound like a different word.
Emphasis
Add '-i' to 'Amar' (Amari) if someone tries to take your stuff!
Politeness
When claiming something from an elder, use 'এটি' instead of 'এটা' for a softer tone.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank to say 'This is my book'.
এটা ___ বই।
'আমার' is the possessive form 'my'.
How do you say 'This is not mine'?
Choose the correct Bengali translation:
Adding 'না' at the end makes the sentence negative.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched to their meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
Rahul: এই কলমটা কার? You: ___ ।
The question asks 'Whose pen is this?', so the answer should be 'This is mine'.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
This vs That
Practice Bank
4 exercisesএটা ___ বই।
'আমার' is the possessive form 'my'.
Choose the correct Bengali translation:
Adding 'না' at the end makes the sentence negative.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
All pairs are correctly matched to their meanings.
Rahul: এই কলমটা কার? You: ___ ।
The question asks 'Whose pen is this?', so the answer should be 'This is mine'.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, in Bengali, the present tense copula (is) is omitted in simple sentences like this.
Yes, but usually when pointing at a photo. In person, use 'Ini' (He/She) for respect.
'Eti' is slightly more formal and common in writing; 'Eta' is the standard for speaking.
You can say 'এটি আমার বস্তু' or 'ইহা আমার'.
Not at all! It's a neutral, factual statement. Tone of voice matters more.
Just raise your voice at the end: 'এটা আমার?'
Use 'এগুলো' (egulo) instead of 'এটা'. So: 'এগুলো আমার'.
You can, but it usually means 'My this [something]'. To say 'This is mine', 'Eta amar' is better.
Add 'chhilo' at the end: 'এটা আমার ছিল'.
In casual speech, some say 'এইডা আমার' (Eida amar).
Related Phrases
ওটা তোমার
contrastThat is yours
এটা আমাদের
builds onThis is ours
আমার নিজের
specialized formMy own
সবই আমার
similarEverything is mine
এটা কার?
contrastWhose is this?
