Signification
Requesting to reduce walking speed.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, walking slowly is part of the 'flâneur' culture, especially in the evenings around College Street or Victoria Memorial. In the busy markets of Dhaka, 'ধীরে চলো' is a constant refrain to avoid bumping into people carrying heavy loads. Walking slowly through paddy fields is often associated with a sense of peace and connection to the land. Many famous poems use the concept of 'ধীরে চলা' to symbolize the passage of time or a romantic stroll.
Add 'Ektu'
Adding 'একটু' (Ektu - a bit) before the phrase makes it sound much more natural and less like a harsh command.
The 'Apni' Rule
Always use 'ধীরে চলুন' (Dhire cholun) with people you don't know or people older than you to avoid sounding rude.
Signification
Requesting to reduce walking speed.
Add 'Ektu'
Adding 'একটু' (Ektu - a bit) before the phrase makes it sound much more natural and less like a harsh command.
The 'Apni' Rule
Always use 'ধীরে চলুন' (Dhire cholun) with people you don't know or people older than you to avoid sounding rude.
Adda Pacing
If you are in a group 'Adda', walking slowly is expected. Walking fast might signal you want to leave the conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct verb form for a friend.
তুমি খুব দ্রুত হাঁটছো, একটু ধীরে _______।
Since the sentence starts with 'তুমি' (tumi), the verb must end in '-o'.
Which phrase would you use with your teacher?
Asking a teacher to walk slower:
'চলুন' (cholun) is the formal form used for teachers and elders.
Match the Bengali phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are essential opposites and related phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: রাস্তা খুব পিচ্ছিল। B: হ্যাঁ, তাই _______।
Safety on a slippery road requires walking slowly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speed Levels in Bengali
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesতুমি খুব দ্রুত হাঁটছো, একটু ধীরে _______।
Since the sentence starts with 'তুমি' (tumi), the verb must end in '-o'.
Asking a teacher to walk slower:
'চলুন' (cholun) is the formal form used for teachers and elders.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential opposites and related phrases.
A: রাস্তা খুব পিচ্ছিল। B: হ্যাঁ, তাই _______।
Safety on a slippery road requires walking slowly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
8 questionsNo, for a car use 'আস্তে গাড়ি চালাও' (Aste gari chalao). 'Cholo' is for walking.
'ধীরে' is more formal/literary, while 'আস্তে' is more common in daily speech. Both are correct.
It's neutral with friends, but can be rude with elders. Use 'ধীরে চলুন' for them.
You can say 'জোরে চলো' (Jore cholo) or 'তাড়াতাড়ি চলো' (Taratari cholo).
Yes, it's very common to text a friend 'Dhire cholo, ami aschi' (Walk slowly, I'm coming).
Yes, 'Cholo' can mean 'Let's go', but in 'Dhire cholo', it functions as 'Walk'.
A very casual version is 'আস্তে যা' (Aste ja), used only with very close friends.
Yes, you can say 'ধীরে চলো' to mean 'don't rush the work', though 'ধীরে কাজ করো' is clearer.
Expressions liées
আস্তে চলো
synonymWalk slowly
দ্রুত চলো
contrastWalk fast
একটু দাঁড়াও
similarWait a bit
পা চালিয়ে চলো
contrastHurry up
ধীরে সুস্থে
builds onCalmly and slowly
