বেয়া নাপাব
beya napabo
The English word 'sorry' is expressed in Assamese as বেয়া নাপাব (beya napabo).
বেয়া নাপাব is used as a polite way to preface an apology or to express regret for a mistake or an inconvenience.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase বেয়া নাপাব literally translates to 'do not take (it) badly'.
Which one should you use?
While the English 'I am sorry' focuses on the internal feelings of the speaker, the Assamese phrase focuses on the listener's reaction, essentially asking them not to feel bad about the situation.
How does it change in a sentence?
বেয়া নাপাব is a polite imperative form used to ask for forgiveness or to mitigate an apology.
How do you pronounce it?
beya napabo
Did you know?
- In Assamese culture, a slight bow of the head often accompanies বেয়া নাপাব to emphasize the request for the listener not to take offense.
- The Assamese language uses different levels of politeness for the word নাপাব, meaning the 'sorry' phrase changes based on the social status of the person being addressed.
- The root word বেয়া is a cognate of the Bengali word বয়াটে, which means to 'go astray'.
Examples in context
- কালি যি হ’ল তাৰকাৰণে বেয়া নাপাব।I'm sorry about yesterday.This example shows how to use বেয়া নাপাব when apologizing for something that happened in the past.Tatoeba #12622669 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #2021211 by Spamster
- বেয়া নাপাব, মোৰ ভাল লাগি থকা নাই।Sorry, I don't feel well.This sentence uses বেয়া নাপাব to preface a statement about not feeling well.Tatoeba #8756187 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #4913862 by Muelisto
- বেয়া নাপাব, মই বেছি দেৰি থাকিব নোৱাৰোঁ।I'm sorry, I can't stay long.This sentence uses বেয়া নাপাব to preface a statement about being unable to stay long.Tatoeba #8623636 by Mohsin_Ali, translation #1541 by CK
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Example conversation
Pritom apologizes to Ananya for accidentally breaking her favorite mug.
- প্রীতম Pritamবেয়া নাপাব, মই তোমাৰ মগটো ভাঙি পেলালোঁ।beya napabo, moi tumar mugtu bhangi pelolu.Sorry, I broke your mug.
- অনন্যা Ananyaএকো কথা নাই, বেয়া নাপাব।eko kotha nai, beya napabo.It's okay, don't feel bad.
- প্রীতম Pritamমই এটা নতুন মগ আনি দিম।moi eta notun mug ani dim.I will bring you a new mug.
- অনন্যা Ananyaধন্যবাদ, প্ৰীতম।dhonyobad, Pritom.Thank you, Pritom.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries বেয়া, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
