Meaning
Paying money for using a property.
Cultural Background
In Dhaka, 'To-Let' signs are ubiquitous. The phrase 'ভাড়া দেওয়া হবে' is often written in red or black on white boards. It's common to pay rent in cash, though bKash (mobile banking) is becoming popular. In Kolkata, taxi drivers often refuse to go to certain locations. 'ভাড়া দেওয়া' here often involves a negotiation of 'meter plus extra' during peak hours. In villages, 'ভাড়া দেওয়া' might still apply to agricultural tools like tractors or pumps. The payment might be delayed until after the harvest. In London or New York, Bengalis use the English word 'Rent' but often keep the Bengali verb: 'Rent দেওয়া' (Rent dewa).
The 'To-Let' Secret
If you see a sign 'ভাড়া দেওয়া হবে', it means the place is available. If someone says 'ভাড়া দেওয়া হয়েছে', it's already gone!
Bargaining
Never 'ভাড়া দেওয়া' to a rickshaw puller without agreeing on the price first, or you might pay double!
Meaning
Paying money for using a property.
The 'To-Let' Secret
If you see a sign 'ভাড়া দেওয়া হবে', it means the place is available. If someone says 'ভাড়া দেওয়া হয়েছে', it's already gone!
Bargaining
Never 'ভাড়া দেওয়া' to a rickshaw puller without agreeing on the price first, or you might pay double!
Politeness
When giving rent to an elder landlord, use both hands or your right hand as a sign of respect.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ভাড়া দেওয়া'.
আমি গত মাসে বাড়িওয়ালাকে ______।
Since you are giving it to the landlord (bariwala), 'diyetshi' is the correct past tense.
Which sentence means 'The house is for rent'?
Choose the correct option:
This is the standard phrase used on 'To-Let' signs.
Complete the dialogue between a passenger and a conductor.
Conductor: ভাড়া দিন! Passenger: ______।
'Ei nin bhara' means 'Here, take the fare.'
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are a landlord who just found a tenant.
A landlord 'gives' the flat on rent.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Dewa vs. Neya
Practice Bank
4 exercisesআমি গত মাসে বাড়িওয়ালাকে ______।
Since you are giving it to the landlord (bariwala), 'diyetshi' is the correct past tense.
Choose the correct option:
This is the standard phrase used on 'To-Let' signs.
Conductor: ভাড়া দিন! Passenger: ______।
'Ei nin bhara' means 'Here, take the fare.'
Situation: You are a landlord who just found a tenant.
A landlord 'gives' the flat on rent.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it almost exclusively refers to monetary transactions for rent or fare.
No, for books you use 'ফেরত দেওয়া' (to return) because there is usually no 'rent' involved unless it's a commercial library.
'Dewa' is simply giving, while 'Metano' implies settling a debt or finishing the transaction.
It's okay for speech, but in a written contract, use 'ভাড়া প্রদান' (Bhara Pradan).
You can say 'ভাড়া অনেক বেশি' (Bhara onek beshi).
Yes, a landlord says 'আমি বাড়িটি ভাড়া দিয়েছি' to mean 'I have rented out the house.'
That is called 'অগ্রিম ভাড়া দেওয়া' (Ogreem bhara dewa).
No, for planes we usually say 'টিকিটের দাম' (ticket price).
আমি ভাড়া দিতে ভুলে গেছি (Ami bhara dite bhule gechi).
Yes, 'ভাড়া ছাড়া' (Bhara chara) is used by conductors in a rough way.
Related Phrases
ভাড়া নেওয়া
contrastTo rent/take on hire
ভাড়া মেটানো
similarTo settle the fare
ভাড়া করা
specialized formTo hire
বকেয়া ভাড়া
builds onArrears/Overdue rent
অগ্রিম ভাড়া
builds onAdvance rent/Deposit
