Formal Imperatives (করুন - korun)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the suffix '-un' to give polite commands or requests to people you respect or don't know well.
- Add '-un' to the verb root for formal requests: 'Kha' (eat) becomes 'Khan' (please eat).
- Use 'korun' for 'do' when speaking to elders or strangers.
- Always pair with 'apni' (formal you) to maintain consistent politeness.
Formal Imperative Conjugation
| Verb Root | Suffix | Formal Imperative | English |
|---|---|---|---|
|
kor
|
un
|
korun
|
do
|
|
por
|
un
|
porun
|
read
|
|
bol
|
un
|
bolun
|
say
|
|
ash
|
un
|
ashun
|
come
|
|
kha
|
un
|
khan
|
eat
|
|
bos
|
un
|
bosun
|
sit
|
Meanings
The formal imperative is used to issue instructions, requests, or invitations to people who require a high level of respect or social distance.
Polite Request
Asking someone to perform an action politely.
“জল পান করুন।”
“বইটি পড়ুন।”
Formal Instruction
Giving professional or authoritative directions.
“ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন।”
“সঠিক উত্তরটি লিখুন।”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
Affirmative
|
Root + un
|
Korun
|
|
Negative
|
Root + un + na
|
Korun na
|
|
Interrogative
|
Root + un + ki?
|
Korben ki?
|
|
Polite Request
|
Doya kore + Root + un
|
Doya kore korun
|
|
Prohibition
|
Kokhono + Root + un + na
|
Kokhono korun na
|
Espectro de formalidade
Bosun. (General)
Boshun. (General)
Bosho. (General)
Bos. (General)
The Honorific Ladder
Formal
- Korun Do (Respectful)
Informal
- Koro Do (Friendly)
Intimate
- Kor Do (Intimate)
Exemplos por nível
এখানে বসুন।
Please sit here.
জল পান করুন।
Please drink water.
বইটি পড়ুন।
Please read the book.
আমাকে সাহায্য করুন।
Please help me.
অনুগ্রহ করে দরজাটি খুলুন।
Please open the door.
সকালে চা পান করুন।
Drink tea in the morning.
আপনার নাম বলুন।
Please tell your name.
সঠিক উত্তরটি লিখুন।
Please write the correct answer.
দয়া করে ফর্মটি পূরণ করুন।
Please fill out the form.
আগামীকাল আবার আসুন।
Please come again tomorrow.
সাবধানে রাস্তা পার হন।
Please cross the road carefully.
আপনার মতামত জানান।
Please share your opinion.
অনুগ্রহ করে বিষয়টি বিবেচনা করুন।
Please consider the matter.
আপনার পাসপোর্টটি দেখান।
Please show your passport.
শান্তি বজায় রাখুন।
Please maintain peace.
আপনার সিদ্ধান্তটি জানান।
Please inform your decision.
দয়া করে এই প্রস্তাবটি পর্যালোচনা করুন।
Please review this proposal.
আপনার মূল্যবান সময় দিন।
Please give your valuable time.
অনুগ্রহ করে ধৈর্য ধরুন।
Please be patient.
আপনার বক্তব্য শেষ করুন।
Please conclude your speech.
অনুগ্রহপূর্বক বিষয়টি গুরুত্ব সহকারে দেখুন।
Please look into the matter with importance.
আপনার সুচিন্তিত মতামত প্রদান করুন।
Please provide your well-thought-out opinion.
দয়া করে নিয়মগুলো মেনে চলুন।
Please adhere to the rules.
আপনার সহযোগিতা একান্ত কাম্য।
Your cooperation is highly desired.
Fácil de confundir
Learners often use the wrong suffix for the person they are addressing.
Learners use 'korben' (will do) instead of 'korun' (do).
Learners use 'kora' (to do) as a command.
Erros comuns
Koro
Korun
Kor
Korun
Korun-o
Korun
Kor-na
Korun na
Apni koro
Apni korun
Doya kore koro
Doya kore korun
Korun-e
Korun
Apni korben
Apni korun
Korun-ta
Korun
Apni kor
Apni korun
Korun-o
Korun
Korun-ben
Korun
Kor-un
Korun
Padrões de frases
Doya kore ___ korun.
Apni ___ korun.
___ na, dhorjho korun.
Apni ki ___ korun?
Real World Usage
Menu-ti din.
Dane ghurun.
Eti korun.
Porun.
Apni janan.
Ticket-ti dekhun.
Use 'Doya kore'
Avoid 'tumi'
Listen to locals
Respect elders
Smart Tips
Always add 'doya kore' to sound extra polite.
Use the formal imperative to avoid being rude.
Use the formal imperative for clarity.
Use the formal imperative for requests.
Pronúncia
Suffix -un
The 'u' is a short, rounded vowel, and the 'n' is a dental nasal.
Request
Korun ↘
Falling intonation for a polite command.
Question
Korun ↗
Rising intonation for a polite request.
Memorize
Mnemônico
Remember 'UN' as in 'United Nations'—it's the formal, diplomatic way to speak.
Associação visual
Imagine a person in a suit bowing slightly while saying 'Kor-UN'. The bow represents the respect inherent in the suffix.
Rhyme
When you want to be polite and fun, just add the suffix -un.
Story
A student meets a professor. He wants to ask a question. He remembers the rule: 'Don't say koro, say korun!' He asks 'Bolun sir' and the professor smiles, impressed by his politeness.
Word Web
Desafio
For the next 5 minutes, try to mentally change every command you give yourself into a formal request using '-un'.
Notas culturais
Formal imperative is used extensively in public transport and markets.
Similar usage, often paired with 'dada' or 'didi'.
Formal imperatives may have slight variations in suffix.
The formal imperative is derived from Middle Bengali honorific structures.
Iniciadores de conversa
Apni ki cha khaben?
Ekhane bosun.
Doya kore bolun.
Apni ki e-shomoy ashben?
Temas para diário
Erros comuns
Test Yourself
Doya kore kajti ___.
Which word is formal?
Find and fix the mistake:
Apni koro.
Tumi por.
A: Apni ki cha ___? B: Ji, cha din.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Formal imperative ends in -un.
Order: [din / doya / kore / menu-ti]
Score: /8
Exercicios praticos
8 exercisesDoya kore kajti ___.
Which word is formal?
Find and fix the mistake:
Apni koro.
Tumi por.
A: Apni ki cha ___? B: Ji, cha din.
Match: kora -> ?
Formal imperative ends in -un.
Order: [din / doya / kore / menu-ti]
Score: /8
Perguntas frequentes (8)
You can, but it sounds very distant or sarcastic. Use -o for friends.
No, it is gender-neutral. It works for both men and women.
It sounds like you are using the infinitive, which is grammatically incorrect for a command.
No, although they look similar, the imperative is a direct command.
Just add 'na' after the verb. Example: 'Korun na'.
It is polite to use 'Apni', but the verb form itself implies the formality.
No, you don't give yourself formal commands.
Yes, it is standard in formal letters and instructions.
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In Other Languages
Usted imperative
Spanish changes the vowel; Bengali adds a suffix.
Vous imperative
French uses a pronoun; Bengali uses a verb suffix.
Sie imperative
German is pronoun-based; Bengali is suffix-based.
Te-form + kudasai
Japanese is an auxiliary verb; Bengali is a suffix.
Formal imperative
Arabic is highly gendered; Bengali is gender-neutral.
Qing + verb
Chinese is word-order based; Bengali is morphological.
