Significado
Stating that something cannot be done
Contexto cultural
Directly saying 'No' is often avoided to maintain social harmony. 'Sombhob na' is the perfect middle ground. Employees use this phrase to manage 'scope creep'. It is a way to signal that the workload is too high without sounding lazy. In street markets, 'Sombhob na' is a tactical tool. If a seller says it, they are inviting you to raise your price slightly. Children might use this with parents to avoid chores, though it might be met with a 'Keno sombhob na?' (Why is it not possible?)
The 'Pokkhe' Rule
Always use 'Amar pokkhe' (on my part) to sound like a native speaker when refusing.
Don't be too blunt
Always add 'dukhito' (sorry) or 'ektu busy' before saying 'sombhob na' to friends.
Significado
Stating that something cannot be done
The 'Pokkhe' Rule
Always use 'Amar pokkhe' (on my part) to sound like a native speaker when refusing.
Don't be too blunt
Always add 'dukhito' (sorry) or 'ektu busy' before saying 'sombhob na' to friends.
Bargaining Secret
If a shopkeeper says 'sombhob na' and turns away, that's your cue to walk away or offer more.
Past Tense
Use 'sombhob chilo na' to explain why you missed a meeting yesterday.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank to say 'It is not possible for me to go.'
আমার পক্ষে ______ সম্ভব না।
'যাওয়া' (Jawa) means 'to go'.
Which of these is the most polite way to say 'No' to a boss?
বসকে 'না' বলার সঠিক উপায় কোনটি?
This uses the formal 'Sir' and the polite 'Sombhob na' structure.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A shopkeeper asks for 1000 taka for a shirt you think is worth 200.
Used to reject an unfair price during bargaining.
Complete the dialogue.
A: কাল কি দেখা হবে? B: দুঃখিত, কাল আমার ______ সম্ভব না।
'আসা' (Asha) means 'to come/meet'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosআমার পক্ষে ______ সম্ভব না।
'যাওয়া' (Jawa) means 'to go'.
বসকে 'না' বলার সঠিক উপায় কোনটি?
This uses the formal 'Sir' and the polite 'Sombhob na' structure.
Situation: A shopkeeper asks for 1000 taka for a shirt you think is worth 200.
Used to reject an unfair price during bargaining.
A: কাল কি দেখা হবে? B: দুঃখিত, কাল আমার ______ সম্ভব না।
'আসা' (Asha) means 'to come/meet'.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it is actually more polite than a direct 'Na' (No).
Yes, 'Eta sombhob na' works for mathematical impossibility too.
'Sombhob na' is 'not possible', 'Oshombhob' is 'impossible'. The latter is much stronger.
You say 'Sombhob hote pare'.
Yes, to discuss realistic goals or limitations.
Yes, it is identical in both dialects.
It means 'on my part', making the refusal personal rather than a general fact.
Yes, 'noy' is the formal/literary version of 'na'.
Say 'একেবারেই সম্ভব না' (Ekebarei sombhob na).
Yes, 'Chancenai' (No chance) is common among youth.
Frases relacionadas
অসম্ভব
synonymImpossible
হবে না
similarWon't happen
পারব না
similarI won't be able to
সাধ্য নেই
specialized formDon't have the capacity
উপায় নেই
similarNo way/No choice
সম্ভব কি?
contrastIs it possible?
