Useful Phrases

1. আমি এই অ্যাপটি তৈরি করেছি

   Ami ei app ti toiri korechi

   I made this app

   Usage

   Use when introducing the app

   Grammar Note

   Bengali uses SOV order. "Korechi" is the present perfect tense expressing completed action

2. এই অ্যাপটি বিনামূল্যে

   Ei app ti binamulye

   This app is free

   Usage

   Explain the app is free

   Grammar Note

   "Bina" (without) + "mulye" (price) = free of charge

3. ডাউনলোড করে দেখুন

   Download kore dekhun

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Dekhun" is the polite imperative of "see". "Do X and see" = "please try doing X"

4. আমি জাপানি

   Ami Japani

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Introduce your nationality

   Grammar Note

   In Bengali, the copula is often omitted in simple sentences identifying nationality

5. আমি একজন পর্যটক

   Ami ekjon porjotak

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Identify yourself as a traveler

   Grammar Note

   "Ekjon" = "ek" (one) + "jon" (person classifier). Bengali uses classifiers for counting

6. আমি একা ভ্রমণ করছি

   Ami eka vhromon korchi

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Tell others you are traveling solo

   Grammar Note

   "Korchi" is the present continuous. "Vhromon korchi" = I am traveling

7. এটা আমার প্রথমবার আসা

   Eta amar prothombar asha

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Express that this is your first visit

   Grammar Note

   "Prothom" (first) + "bar" (time/round) = "prothombar" (first time)

8. আমি কি ছবি তুলতে পারি?

   Ami ki chhobi tulte pari?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask for permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Ki" is a question particle. "Pari" is an auxiliary verb meaning "can/be able to"

9. আমরা কি একসাথে ছবি তুলতে পারি?

   Amra ki ekshaathe chhobi tulte pari?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Ek" (one) + "sathe" (with/together) = "eksaathe" = together

10. অনুগ্রহ করে QR কোড স্ক্যান করুন

    Onugroho kore QR code scan korun

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Ask someone to scan the QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Onugroho kore" literally means "with kindness/grace" — a formal way to say "please"

11. আমাকে ঠকাবেন না

    Amake thokaben na

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Used to protest against unfair pricing or dishonest behavior

    Grammar Note

    Adding "na" after a verb creates a negative command. "Thokaben" is the respectful form of "to cheat"

12. আমাকে ছোট করবেন না

    Amake chhoto korben na

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Used when you feel looked down upon or treated with disrespect

    Grammar Note

    "Chhoto" (small) + "korben" (do) + "na" (don't) = "don't make me small" = don't look down on me

Browse all TravelPhrases languages