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As a Bengali language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about subordinating conjunctions in Bengali. Subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause to an independent clause. They help to indicate the relationship between two ideas, and the order of the clauses is important.

Subordinating conjunctions can be divided into various categories based on their meaning, and they are used in different contexts. In this lesson, we will explore some of the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions in Bengali and their usage in sentences.

Coordinating vs. Subordinating Conjunctions

Before discussing subordinating conjunctions, it is important to distinguish them from coordinating conjunctions. Coordinating conjunctions are used to join two independent clauses. For example:

"আমি ঢাকায় থাকি এবং তুমি চট্টগ্রামে থাকো।[1]" "I live in Dhaka and you live in Chattogram."

In this sentence, "and" is a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses. On the other hand, subordinating conjunctions are used to join a dependent clause to an independent clause. For example:

"যখন আমি ঢাকায় থাকি, আমি বাসা ঘরে থাকি।[2]" "When I am in Dhaka, I stay at home."

In this sentence, "when" is a subordinating conjunction that joins the dependent clause "when I am in Dhaka" to the independent clause "I stay at home."

Common Subordinating Conjunctions

Here are some of the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions in Bengali, along with their meanings and examples of usage:

যখন (yakhan)

Meaning: when Example:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
যখন আমি বাসা ঘরে থাকি।	"yakhan ami basha ghore thaki."	-	আমরা যখন খেতে চলে যাই, সাধারণত তিনটা খাবে কেউই।	"amra yakhan khetey chole jai, sadharanot tinta khabe keui."	} যেমনি (yemoni) Meaning: as, like Example: Bengali Pronunciation English আমি যেমনি করেছি সেটি করো না। "ami yemoni korechi seti koro na." - সে খুব সুন্দর যেমনি তোমার বন্ধু। "se khub sundor yemoni tomar bondhu." } যাতে (yate) Meaning: so that, in order that, to Example: Bengali Pronunciation English সবাই শান্ত থাকে যাতে আপনি একটু ঘুম নেওয়া পারেন। "sobai shant thake yate apni ektu ghum neoar paren." - সে পড়তে যাতে ফলগুলো ভাল হয়। "se portey yate folgulo val ho." } যাওয়াদের মতো (jawadar moto) Meaning: like, as if Example: Bengali Pronunciation English সে যাওয়াদের মতো হাসে। "se jawadar moto haase." - আমার মনে হয় কিছুই না হওয়ার জন্য সে কথা বলে যাওয়াদের মতো করে। "amar mone hoy kichui na howar jonno se kotha bole jawadar moto kore." } যেমন (yemon) Meaning: as, like Example: Bengali Pronunciation English মাঝে মধ্যে তুমি এমনই করো। "majhe madhye tumi emoni koro." - তুমি যেমন সেটি করো। "tumi yemon seti koro." } These are only a few examples of subordinating conjunctions in Bengali. There are many more subordinating conjunctions used in the language, and it takes time to learn their meanings and usages. However, by practicing these conjunctions in sentences, you can improve your Bengali grammar and communication skills. Conclusion Subordinating conjunctions are essential in Bengali grammar as they help to connect ideas and make sentences more complex. In this lesson, we have explored some of the most commonly used subordinating conjunctions in Bengali, their usage, and their meanings. By using subordinating conjunctions correctly, you can make your sentences more complex and meaningful. I hope this Bengali lesson about subordinating conjunctions was helpful for you. Remember to constantly practice and use these concepts in your daily conversations or writing. The better you become at using subordinating conjunctions, the more confident you will be in communicating in Bengali. Table of Contents - Bengali Course - 0 to A1 Course Presentation Basics Alphabet Greetings Numbers Counting Quantifiers Sentence Construction Subject and Object Verbs Pronouns Nouns Gender Plurals Adjectives Types of Adjectives Comparison Culture and Society Festivals Cuisine History and Literature Famous Bengali Writers History of Bengal Arts and Music Traditional Music Art and Crafts Family and Relationships Family Members Marriage and Rituals Everyday Life Food and Drinks Transportation Prepositions Directional Prepositions Temporal Prepositions Conjunctions Coordinating Conjunctions Subordinating Conjunctions Adverbs Types of Adverbs Adverbial Phrases Geography States and Cities Geographical Features Work and Employment Jobs and Professions Workplace Interrogative Sentences Question Words Question Formation Shopping Shopping Vocabulary Money and Currency Popular Bengali Sayings Proverbs Idioms Related Lessons Directional Prepositions Gender Comparison Plurals 0 to A1 Course Give your Opinion Subject and Object Future Tense Adjectives Temporal Prepositions Sources Subordinating Conjunction ( with example) - English-Bengali Grammar