থেমে যাওয়া
theme jaōẇa
The English phrase 'stop' can be translated into Bengali as থেমে যাওয়া (theme jaōẇa) or থামা.
Meaning: not to continue (verb)
Ways to say it
| Bengali | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| থেমে যাওয়া | theme jaōẇa | |
| থামা | thama | /tʰa.ma/ |
Which one should you use?
The verb থামা is the general term for 'to stop'. In contrast, থেমে যাওয়া specifically emphasizes the process of coming to a complete halt or ceasing an action.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb থামা can be conjugated in several ways: use থামল to indicate the simple past tense for a third-person singular subject, and use থামছে to describe the continuous action of stopping currently.
How do you pronounce it?
theme jaōẇa
Did you know?
- The word থামা is an unexpected relative of the English word 'pillar' or 'column'. They both trace back to a concept of something being fixed or supported firmly in place.
- The word যাওয়া in the phrase থেমে যাওয়া literally means 'to go', but in this specific grammatical context, it functions to indicate the completion or the result of an action.
Examples in context
- আপনি কি তাদের থামাতে চান?Do you want to stop them?This sentence shows how to use the form থামা to ask about stopping others.Tatoeba #11994143 by robingaspi, translation #3909358 by CH
- আমি কাশি থামাতেই পারছি না।I can't stop coughing.This sentence demonstrates using the form থামা regarding an uncontrollable cough.Tatoeba #5528228 by tanay, translation #51341 by CK
- তারা হাসি থামাতে পারছে না।They can't stop laughing.This sentence illustrates using the form থামা in the context of laughter.Tatoeba #11995581 by robingaspi, translation #1647934 by Spamster
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Example conversation
Moumita and Sourav are walking and notice the rain starting.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaবৃষ্টিটা কি একটু থেমে যাওয়া উচিত নয়?Brishtita ki ektu theme jawa uchit noy?Shouldn't the rain stop for a bit?
- সৌরভ Souravহয়তো কিছুক্ষণ পর থেমে যাবে।Hoyto kichukhon por theme jabe.Maybe it will stop after a while.
- মৌমিতা Moumitaআমার খুব জল হয়ে গেছে, থেমে যাওয়া দরকার।Amar khub jol hoye geche, theme jawa dorkar.I am drenched, it needs to stop.
- সৌরভ Souravচলো আমরা ভেতরে গিয়ে অপেক্ষা করি।Cholo amra bhetore giye opekkha kori.Let's go inside and wait.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “stop” translations and entries থামা, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries থামা, যাওয়া, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
