যত্ন লব
jotno lobo
To say 'take care' in Assamese, use যত্ন লব (jotno lobo).
Although it literally means 'take care', this phrase is used as a parting expression similar to 'goodbye' or 'stay safe' when you are leaving someone.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word যত্ন means 'care' or 'attention'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form যত্ন লব is the polite/formal way to express the command or wish to take care.
How do you pronounce it?
jotno lobo
Did you know?
- In Assamese culture, instead of focusing on the person 'taking care', elders often use the phrase ভালকৈ থাকিব to mean 'stay well' as a parting blessing.
- The word যত্ন is also used in Assamese to describe the meticulous attention a craftsman gives to their work, not just emotional care.
- While যত্ন লব is the standard for 'take care', Assamese speakers often accompany a goodbye with a slight nod or the joining of palms in a 'namaste' gesture to convey deeper respect.
Examples in context
- বহুত যত্ন লব।bohut jotno lobo.Take great care.
Example conversation
Ananya and Pritam are saying goodbye after a walk.
- প্রীতম Pritamমই ঘৰলৈ যাওঁ এতিয়া।Moi ghoroloi jau etiya.I am going home now.
- অনন্যা Ananyaঠিক আছে, যত্ন লব।Thik ase, jotno lob.Okay, take care.
- প্রীতম Pritamআপুনিও যত্ন লব।Apunio jotno lob.You take care too.
- অনন্যা Ananyaধন্যবাদ, বাই বাই।Dhanyabaad, bye bye.Thank you, bye bye.
