চুপ কর
chup kor
The English phrase "shut up" is translated into Bengali as চুপ কর (chup kor).
The phrase is used as an imperative to tell someone to stop talking.
Meaning: "Stop talking." (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word চুপ (chup) literally means 'quiet' or 'silent'.
Which one should you use?
The form চুপ থাক is also used informally to say "shut up".
How does it change in a sentence?
You can adjust the level of politeness by changing the verb suffix: চুপ কর is the blunt form, চুপ করো adds a suffix to make it more standard or polite and চুপ করুন uses a formal verb form for respectful requests.
How do you pronounce it?
chup kor
Did you know?
- The verb কর in চুপ কর is derived from the Sanskrit word for 'tax'.
- In certain colloquial contexts, repeating the word as চুপ চুপ can act as a way to soothe a crying child, moving from a command to a comforting sound.
- If you use the most formal version, চুপ করুন, with a close friend or a younger sibling, it will often sound sarcastic or mockingly respectful rather than actually polite.
Examples in context
- চুপ কর!chup kor!Shut up!
- একটু চুপ কর।ektu chup kor.Shut up for a bit.
- তুমি একদম চুপ কর।tumi ekdom chup kor.You shut up completely.
Example conversation
Two friends are arguing in a room.
- রাহুল Rahulতুমি সারাক্ষণ শুধু বকবক করো!tumi sharakkhon shudhu bokbok koro!You are always just babbling!
- তানিয়া Taniaচুপ কর, রাহুল!chup kor, Rahul!Shut up, Rahul!
- রাহুল Rahulআমি সত্যি বলছি।ami shotti bolchi.I am telling the truth.
- তানিয়া Taniaআর নয়, একদম চুপ কর।aar noy, ekdom chup kor.No more, shut up completely.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries কর, CC BY-SA 4.0.
