Language/Bengali/Grammar/Adverbial-Phrases
As a Bengali language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about adverbial phrases in Bengali. Adverbial phrases are groups of words that modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs in a sentence. They add valuable information to the sentence, such as the time, place, manner, and degree of the action or state. In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use adverbial phrases in Bengali sentences.
Forming Adverbial Phrases
Adverbial phrases are formed by combining two or more words that modify a verb, adjective, or adverb. Here are some common types of adverbial phrases in Bengali:
Time
Adverbial phrases of time indicate when the action or state occurs. They usually begin with a time preposition followed by a noun or a pronoun. Here are some common time prepositions in Bengali:
- Por = After
- Age = Before
- Kichhu der pore = After a while
- Ekhan = Now
- Protidin = Everyday
Here are some examples of adverbial phrases of time in Bengali:
| Bengali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tomal kichhu der pore asechilen. | Tomal kichhu der pore aschilen. | Tomal came after a while. |
| Tumi ki protidin ghumaso? | Tumi ki protidin ghumausho? | Do you sleep everyday? |
| Amra college-e jete age kheye ni. | Amra college-e jete age khaaye ni. | We didn't have breakfast before going to college. |
Place
Adverbial phrases of place indicate where the action or state occurs. They usually begin with a place preposition followed by a noun or a pronoun. Here are some common place prepositions in Bengali:
- Ekhane = Here
- Oikhane = There
- Ghore = At home
- Baire = Outside
- Pase = Near
Here are some examples of adverbial phrases of place in Bengali:
| Bengali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tumi ghore boshe ki korchho? | Tumi ghore bosh-e ki korchho? | What are you doing at home? |
| Amra baire thakbo. | Amra baire thaakbo. | We will stay outside. |
| Meye ta pase theke aschilo. | Meye- ta paas-e theke aschilo. | The girl came from near. |
Manner
Adverbial phrases of manner indicate how the action or state occurs. They usually begin with an adverb followed by a particle. Here are some common adverbs of manner in Bengali:
- Uchchhe = Loudly
- Dhire = Slowly
- Ektu = A little bit
- Khub = Very
- Shudhu = Only
Here are some examples of adverbial phrases of manner in Bengali:
| Bengali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Tomal shudhu bolechen. | Tomal shudhu bolechen. | Tomal only spoke. |
| Amra uchchhe gaan gai. | Amra uchchhe gaan gai. | We sang loudly. |
| Tumi khub sundar lagcho. | Tumi khub sundor lagchho. | You look very beautiful. |
Degree
Adverbial phrases of degree indicate the extent or intensity of the action or state. They usually begin with an adverb followed by an adjective or another adverb. Here are some common adverbs of degree in Bengali:
- Beshi = Too much
- Kichhui = Anything
- Kachakachi = Roughly
- Puro = Completely
- Oshadharon = Exceptionally
Here are some examples of adverbial phrases of degree in Bengali:
| Bengali | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Boi-ta beshi mohito. | Boi-ta beshi mohito. | That book is too interesting. |
| Tumi ki kichhui khao? | Tumi ki kichhui khao? | Do you eat anything? |
| Tomar likha kachakachi bujhi. | Tomar likha kachakachi bujhi. | I roughly understand your writing. |
Using Adverbial Phrases
Adverbial phrases can be used in different positions in a sentence, depending on the intensity or emphasis of the idea conveyed. Here are some examples:
- When the adverbial phrase modifies the verb, it usually comes before or after the object.
- When the adverbial phrase modifies the adjective, it comes before the adjective.
Here are some examples of using adverbial phrases in Bengali sentences:
- Meye ta ekhane kachakachi gan gaito. (The girl sang roughly here.)
- Amra khub kushi hoye baire giyechi. (We went outside very happy.)
- Tomal por thakte chao keno? (Why do you want to stay after?)
Practice
Now that you have learned how to form and use adverbial phrases in Bengali sentences, practice making your own sentences using different types of adverbial phrases. Use them in different positions in the sentence and experiment with different prepositions, adverbs, and particles. Try to use the adverbial phrases to add interesting details to your sentences.
- Ektu practice korte paro. (You can practice a little bit.)
Conclusion
Learning how to use adverbial phrases in Bengali sentences will enhance your communication skills and make your language more expressive. Keep practicing and experimenting with the different types of adverbial phrases, and you will soon be able to use them confidently and fluently in your conversations.