Signification
Going to bed for rest.
Contexte culturel
The 'Mosari' (mosquito net) is an essential part of 'shute jawa'. Even in modern apartments with AC, many prefer the psychological and physical protection of the net. In villages, 'shute jawa' happens much earlier, often shortly after dusk and dinner, following the natural light cycle. In cities, 'shute jawa' has moved to much later (11 PM - 1 AM) due to work culture and late-night television/internet usage. A host will never go to bed before their guest. They will wait for the guest to say they are ready to 'shute jawa'. The 'Bhat-ghum' (rice sleep) is a cultural staple. Shops in some small towns might even close for an hour in the afternoon for this rest.
Use 'Jachhi' for 'I'm off'
When leaving a room to go to bed, say 'Ami shute jachhi' (I'm going to bed now).
Don't say 'Go to sleep'
English speakers often say 'I'm going to sleep'. In Bengali, 'I'm going to lie down' (shute jachhi) is more natural.
Signification
Going to bed for rest.
Use 'Jachhi' for 'I'm off'
When leaving a room to go to bed, say 'Ami shute jachhi' (I'm going to bed now).
Don't say 'Go to sleep'
English speakers often say 'I'm going to sleep'. In Bengali, 'I'm going to lie down' (shute jachhi) is more natural.
The 'Te' is key
Remember the 'te' in 'shute'. It's the marker that means 'to' or 'for the purpose of'.
Polite Exit
Use 'Ami ekhon shute jabo' as a polite way to end a long social gathering at your house.
Tense Check
Use 'shute gelam' (I went to bed) even if you are just about to go—it's a common idiomatic way to say 'I'm leaving now'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'যাওয়া' (jawa).
আমি রোজ রাত এগারোটায় শুতে ____।
Since the subject is 'আমি' (I), the verb must be 'যাই'.
Which sentence means 'He has gone to bed'?
Choose the correct translation:
'গেছে' is the present perfect form, meaning 'has gone'.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকা, অনেক রাত হলো। খোকা: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি এখন ____ যাচ্ছি।
In the context of it being late at night, 'শুতে' (to lie down/bed) is the most logical choice.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are feeling sick and want to rest.
Going to lie down is the appropriate response to feeling unwell.
Match the Bengali to English.
Match the following:
These are the standard translations for different persons and tenses.
Complete the sentence with the correct infinitive.
শরীর খারাপ হলে একটু ____ যাওয়া ভালো।
'শুতে যাওয়া' (going to lie down) is the standard advice for feeling unwell.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
6 exercicesআমি রোজ রাত এগারোটায় শুতে ____।
Since the subject is 'আমি' (I), the verb must be 'যাই'.
Choose the correct translation:
'গেছে' is the present perfect form, meaning 'has gone'.
মা: খোকা, অনেক রাত হলো। খোকা: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি এখন ____ যাচ্ছি।
In the context of it being late at night, 'শুতে' (to lie down/bed) is the most logical choice.
Situation: You are feeling sick and want to rest.
Going to lie down is the appropriate response to feeling unwell.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard translations for different persons and tenses.
শরীর খারাপ হলে একটু ____ যাওয়া ভালো।
'শুতে যাওয়া' (going to lie down) is the standard advice for feeling unwell.
🎉 Score : /6
Questions fréquentes
12 questions'Shute jawa' is the act of going to bed/lying down. 'Ghumano' is the act of sleeping. You go to bed (shute jawa) in order to sleep (ghumano).
Yes, it is very common for afternoon naps (bhat-ghum).
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, and even in polite professional contexts.
You say 'Ami deri kore shute giyechilam'.
No, 'shute jawa' already implies going to a bed or a place to lie down.
The formal version is 'shayon kora'.
Usually, we use 'ghumano' for animals. 'Shute jawa' sounds a bit too human/intentional, but it's not strictly wrong.
It is the infinitive form of the verb 'shoya' (to lie down).
It's an idiomatic way of saying 'I am now starting the process of going to bed'.
Yes, 'ghum deowa' (to give a sleep) is common slang among youth.
Ask 'Apni ki ekhon shute jaben?'
Not always. It can just mean lying down to rest because of a backache or fatigue.
Expressions liées
ঘুমানো
similarTo sleep
বিছানা করা
builds onTo make the bed
জেগে থাকা
contrastTo stay awake
তন্দ্রা যাওয়া
specialized formTo doze off
শয়ন কক্ষ
relatedBedroom
