আপোনাৰ খবৰ কি?
aponar khobor ki?
The English phrase "how are you?" is translated into Assamese as আপোনাৰ খবৰ কি? (aponar khobor ki?)
This phrase is a common greeting used to ask someone about their current well-being or general life situation.
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, the phrase translates to "What is your news?"
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a more informal greeting suitable for friends or younger people, you can use তোমাৰ খবৰ কি?
How does it change in a sentence?
In Assamese, the word for "you" changes based on the level of formality: আপুনি is used in formal contexts, while তুমি is used in informal contexts. The word কেমন is used to mean "how" in English.
How do you pronounce it?
aponar khobor ki?
When do people say it?
When someone greets you with this phrase, a common response is ভাল, ধন্যবাদ।, which means "Fine, thank you".
Did you know?
- The word খবৰ used to ask about your well-being is a linguistic traveler that originated from the Arabic word for 'news' or 'information'.
- In Assamese culture, the formal version of 'how are you?' is often used not just for strangers, but for anyone older than you, even within a close-knit family.
- Depending on the social status of the person, there are even more levels of 'you' beyond the formal আপোনাৰ and informal তোমাৰ that can be used in greetings.
Examples in context
- আপোনাৰ খবৰ কি?aponar khobor ki?How are you?
Example conversation
Two acquaintances meet at a park.
- নিৰুপম Nirupamনমস্কাৰ নিশিতা, আপোনাৰ খবৰ কি?Nomoskar Nishita, apunar khobor ki?Hello Nishita, how are you?
- নিশিতা Nishitaমই ভালে আছোঁ, আপোনাৰ খবৰ কি?Moi bhale asu, apunar khobor ki?I am well, how are you?
- নিৰুপম Nirupamমইও ভালে আছোঁ।Moio bhale asu.I am also well.
- নিশিতা Nishitaশুনি ভাল লাগিল।Suni bhal lagil.Good to hear that.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries আপোনাৰ, কি, খবৰ, CC BY-SA 4.0.
