Basic Verbs

1. যাওয়া

   jaoya

   To go

   Usage

   The base verb of movement — combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Dictionary forms end in -আ / -ওয়া. যাওয়া (to go) becomes আমি যাই ("I go").

2. আসা

   asha

   To come

   Usage

   For someone or something arriving where you are

3. খাওয়া

   khaoya

   To eat

   Usage

   The base verb for anything about meals

4. পান করা

   pan kora

   To drink

   Usage

   Used for drinks and for taking medicine

5. কেনা

   kena

   To buy

   Usage

   The base verb for stating you want to purchase something

6. দেখা

   dekha

   To see

   Usage

   Covers both sightseeing and checking something

7. অপেক্ষা করা

   opekkha kora

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for arranging to meet

8. আমি যেতে চাই

   ami jete chai

   I want to go

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a destination in a taxi or at a counter

9. আমি খেতে চাই

   ami khete chai

   I want to eat

   Usage

   The pattern for naming a dish you want

10. আমি এটা চাই

    ami eta chai

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at something and say it — works as an order on its own

11. আমার দরকার নেই

    amar dorkar nei

    I don't need it

    Usage

    To decline a bag, a receipt or a tout

12. আমি খুঁজছি

    ami khunjchhi

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    For naming what you are looking for — showing a photo speeds it up

13. আমার কাছে আছে

    amar kachhe achhe

    I have it

    Usage

    To state you have something — tickets or documents, typically

14. আমার কাছে নেই

    amar kachhe nei

    I don't have it

    Usage

    To state you do not have something — small change or a card, say

15. আমি টাকা তুলব

    ami taka tulbo

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    When looking for an ATM or explaining you need cash first

16. আমি বুকিং করব

    ami booking korbo

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    To offer to book a room, a table or a tour

17. এই ব্যাপারে সাহায্য করুন

    ei byapare shahajjo korun

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    For concrete assistance — lifting a bag, working a machine

18. আমাকে বলুন

    amake bolun

    Please tell me

    Usage

    When you want information — directions or times, for instance

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