Significado
Using a camera to capture an image.
Contexto cultural
During Durga Puja, 'Chobi tola' at different 'Pandals' (temporary temples) is a major social activity. People often wait in long lines just to take a photo of the idol. In Dhaka, the Rickshaw art is famous. Tourists and locals love 'Chobi tola' with colorful rickshaws in the background as a symbol of the city's heritage. A 'Chobi tola' session is mandatory after the ceremony. The photographer is often treated as an important guest, and family members compete for the best poses. In villages, taking a photo was historically a formal event. People would sit very still and look serious. This 'studio style' is still respected by the older generation.
Polite Requests
Always use 'tule deben' (will you lift for me) when asking a stranger. It sounds much more polite than just 'tolo'.
Drawing vs. Photography
Never say 'Chobi korchi' if you have a camera in your hand. People will look for your sketchbook!
Significado
Using a camera to capture an image.
Polite Requests
Always use 'tule deben' (will you lift for me) when asking a stranger. It sounds much more polite than just 'tolo'.
Drawing vs. Photography
Never say 'Chobi korchi' if you have a camera in your hand. People will look for your sketchbook!
The 'Utheche' Rule
To ask how a photo looks, say 'Chobi-ta kemon utheche?' (How has the photo risen/come out?).
Smile!
In Bengal, people often say 'Smile please' in English even when speaking Bengali before taking a photo.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'tola'.
আমি গতকাল অনেক ছবি ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'yesterday' (গতকাল), the past tense 'তুলেছি' (have taken) is correct.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am taking a photo'?
Choose the correct Bengali translation:
'Chobi tulchi' is the standard way to say you are currently taking a photo.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all common collocations with 'Chobi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনি কি আমার একটা ছবি ______ দেবেন? B: হ্যাঁ, অবশ্যই!
'Tule deya' is the compound verb form for 'taking a photo for someone else'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Tola vs. Kora
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosআমি গতকাল অনেক ছবি ______।
Since the sentence mentions 'yesterday' (গতকাল), the past tense 'তুলেছি' (have taken) is correct.
Choose the correct Bengali translation:
'Chobi tulchi' is the standard way to say you are currently taking a photo.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
These are all common collocations with 'Chobi'.
A: আপনি কি আমার একটা ছবি ______ দেবেন? B: হ্যাঁ, অবশ্যই!
'Tule deya' is the compound verb form for 'taking a photo for someone else'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's understood but sounds like a translation from English. 'Chobi tola' is 100% more natural.
No, for videos use 'Video kora' or 'Shooting kora'.
Just say 'Selfie'. The phrase is 'Selfie tola'.
The formal word is 'Aalokchitro' (আলোকচিত্র).
They take: Tara chobi tole (তারা ছবি তোলে).
Yes, it's perfectly fine and slightly more formal.
It means 'to lift' or 'to pick up'.
Use 'Chobi' for the general act, and 'Chobi-ta' when referring to a specific photo.
Say 'Amar ekta chobi tule din'.
Extremely! It's a major part of festivals and family life.
Frases relacionadas
ছবি আঁকা
similarTo draw or paint
সেলফি তোলা
specialized formTo take a selfie
ভিডিও করা
similarTo record a video
পোজ দেওয়া
builds onTo strike a pose
ছবি এডিট করা
builds onTo edit a photo