意思
Asking someone to move to your location.
文化背景
In Bangladesh, it is common to add 'Bhai' (Brother) or 'Apa' (Sister) when saying 'Ekhane Ashun' to a stranger to create a sense of 'fictive kinship' while remaining formal. In Kolkata, the term 'Dada' (Elder brother) or 'Didi' (Elder sister) is frequently used with 'Ekhane Ashun' in markets and public transport. Even in modern tech startups in Dhaka, the 'Apni' (formal) register is strictly maintained between different levels of management, making 'Ashun' the standard. In villages, hospitality is extreme. 'Ekhane Ashun' is often followed immediately by 'Boshun' (Sit) and 'Mishti khan' (Eat sweets).
The 'Apni' Rule
If you are using the pronoun 'Apni', you MUST use 'Ashun'. They are a matched set.
Tone Matters
Even with 'Ashun', a sharp tone can make it sound like a command to a servant. Keep your voice soft.
意思
Asking someone to move to your location.
The 'Apni' Rule
If you are using the pronoun 'Apni', you MUST use 'Ashun'. They are a matched set.
Tone Matters
Even with 'Ashun', a sharp tone can make it sound like a command to a servant. Keep your voice soft.
Hand Gestures
When saying 'Ekhane Ashun', gesture with your palm facing UP. Palm facing down can be seen as dismissive or overly dominant in some Bengali contexts.
自我测试
You are speaking to your boss. Which phrase should you use?
Boss, ______.
'Ashun' is the only formal form appropriate for a boss.
Complete the sentence with the correct word for 'here'.
দয়া করে ______ আসুন।
'Ekhane' means 'here'.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Customer: 'ভাই, একটু ______?' Shopkeeper: 'জি, আসছি।'
The customer is calling the shopkeeper over.
Match the phrase to the person you are speaking to.
1. Elder Brother, 2. Little Sister, 3. Stranger
Elders and strangers get 'Ashun'. Younger siblings get 'Esho'.
🎉 得分： /4
视觉学习工具
The Three Levels of 'Come Here'
Formal (Ashun)
- • Boss
- • Teacher
- • Stranger
- • Elder
Familiar (Esho)
- • Friend
- • Sibling
- • Cousin
Intimate (Ay)
- • Child
- • Pet
- • Very close friend
练习题库
4 练习Boss, ______.
'Ashun' is the only formal form appropriate for a boss.
দয়া করে ______ আসুন।
'Ekhane' means 'here'.
Customer: 'ভাই, একটু ______?' Shopkeeper: 'জি, আসছি।'
The customer is calling the shopkeeper over.
1. Elder Brother, 2. Little Sister, 3. Stranger
Elders and strangers get 'Ashun'. Younger siblings get 'Esho'.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, in many traditional Bengali families, children use the formal 'Apni' and 'Ashun' with parents as a sign of respect.
'Ekhane' means 'at this spot'. 'Edike' means 'in this direction'. Use 'Edike' if you want them to follow you.
Yes, it is the standard formal imperative in both regions.
Add 'Doya kore' (দয়া করে) at the beginning of the sentence.
It's grammatically correct but culturally weird. Use 'Ay' for pets.
Say 'Taratari ekhane ashun' (তাড়াতাড়ি এখানে আসুন).
It can be both! It depends on who you are looking at.
In Bengali, the letter 'S' (দন্ত্য স) is almost always pronounced as 'SH' unless it's in a consonant cluster.
Yes, if you are gesturing to the spot, just 'Ashun' is perfectly fine.
The opposite is 'Jan' (যান), which means 'Go'.
相关表达
ভেতরে আসুন
similarCome inside
বসে পড়ুন
builds onPlease sit down
এদিকে দেখুন
similarLook this way
চলে আসুন
specialized formCome along / Just come
ওখানে যান
contrastGo there
