আমি পড়াশোনা করছি
ami poṛashona korchhi
The English phrase "I am studying" is translated into Bengali as আমি পড়াশোনা করছি (ami poṛashona korchhi).
আমি পড়াশোনা করছি is a statement used to convey that you are currently engaged in the act of learning or reading.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of ami (I), poṛashona (study/studies) and korchhi (am doing).
How do you pronounce it?
ami poṛashona korchhi
Did you know?
- The word পড়াশোনা (poṛashona) is a compound of two different verbs: পড়া meaning 'to read' and শোনা meaning 'to listen'.
- The word আমি (ami) is a distant relative of the Romani word 'amen' and the Sinhalese word අපි (api).
- The pronunciation of the 'r' in পড়াশোনা (poṛashona) involves a retroflex sound, where the tongue curls back to touch the roof of the mouth. This is a distinct physical movement compared to the English 'r'.
Examples in context
- আমি এখন পড়ছিI am studying now
- আমি সন্ধ্যাসময়ে পড়ছিI am studying in the evening
- আমি গণিত পড়ছিI am studying mathematics
- আমি বিজ্ঞান পড়ছিI am studying science
Example conversation
Sourav calls Ishani to go outside, but she is busy.
- সৌরভ Souravইশানি, তুমি কি বাইরে আসবে?Ishani, tumi ki baire ashbe?Ishani, will you come outside?
- ইশানি Ishaniনা, আমি পড়াশোনা করছি।Na, ami porashona korchi.No, I am studying.
- সৌরভ Souravতুমি কি অনেক ব্যস্ত?Tumi ki onek byasto?Are you very busy?
- ইশানি Ishaniহ্যাঁ, আমার অনেক পড়া বাকি।Hyan, amar onek pora baki.Yes, I have a lot of studying left.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries আমি, CC BY-SA 4.0.
