নিশ্চিত
nishchit
In Bengali, 'sure' is expressed as নিশ্চিত (nishchit).
The word নিশ্চিত is an adjective used to describe being certain in one's knowledge or belief.
Meaning: certain in one's knowledge or belief (adj)
Which one should you use?
While নিশ্চিত is the adjective form, you can express being 'not sure' by adding না (na) after it to form নিশ্চিত না.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In West Bengal, people often use achha or haan to mean 'sure' in informal conversations. In Bangladesh, thik ase is commonly used to express 'sure' in informal situations.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective নিশ্চিত does not change its form based on the gender or number of the subject.
How do you pronounce it?
nishchit
Did you know?
- In Bengali, the concept of being 'sure' can be expressed through the word পাকা (paka), which literally means 'ripe' or 'cooked'.
- The word নিশ্চিত (nishchit) descends from the Sanskrit word niścita, making it a direct linguistic relative of similar terms in Hindustani, Assamese, and Odia.
- While নিশ্চিত is the formal term, a Bengali speaker might simply nod and say হুঁ (hun) to signal they are 'sure' in a casual setting.
Examples in context
- আমি নিশ্চিত নই কে বিল দিয়েছে।I'm not sure who paid the bill.This sentence is useful for expressing uncertainty about who paid a bill using নিশ্চিত.Tatoeba #11994127 by robingaspi, translation #6350318 by CK
- আমি নিশ্চিত আগামীকাল বৃষ্টি হবে।I'm absolutely sure it'll rain tomorrow.This sentence is useful for expressing absolute certainty about rain using নিশ্চিত.Tatoeba #11691179 by robingaspi, translation #9449596 by Nylez
- আমি একদম নিশ্চিত টম সেখানে ছিল না।I'm pretty sure Tom wasn't there.This sentence is useful for expressing being pretty sure about someone's absence using নিশ্চিত.Tatoeba #11469750 by robingaspi, translation #5792238 by CK
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Example conversation
Tania and Rahul are discussing a meeting time.
- তানিয়া Taniaতুমি কি নিশ্চিত যে মিটিংটি দুপুর দুইটায়?Tumi ki nishchit je meeting-ti dupur duitoay?Are you sure that the meeting is at two o'clock?
- রাহুল Rahulহ্যাঁ, আমি একদম নিশ্চিত।Hyan, ami ekdom nishchit.Yes, I am absolutely sure.
- তানিয়া Taniaঠিক আছে, তাহলে আমি সেখানে যাব।Thik ache, tahole ami sekhane jabo.Alright, then I will go there.
- রাহুল Rahulঠিক আছে, দেখা হবে তাহলে।Thik ache, dekha hobe tahole.Okay, see you then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries নিশ্চিত, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
