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Welcome to our lesson on directions and locations in Assamese! In this lesson, you will learn useful vocabulary and phrases for finding your way around and getting from place to place in Assam. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently ask for and give directions using Assamese phrases. We'll cover locations such as streets, buildings, shopping centers, and more. Let's get started!

Asking for Directions

When you're lost or don't know how to get somewhere, asking for directions is the best way to find your way. Here are a few phrases that will help you get started:

• উতি কি? (uti ki?) - What is the way?
• এইখানে কেনেকৈ পোৱা যাব? (eikhane kenekai poa zabo?) - How can I get here?
• এইখান কি দিৰঘ হয়? (eikhan ki dirgh hoy?) - Is this place far away?
• খৰীদখান চিধি দেখিবলৈ আমাৰ কথা নাষ্ট কৰিছোনে? (kharidakhan chidhi dekhibole amar kotha nast korishone?) - Excuse me, did you understand our question about finding the market?

If you didn't understand the answer, don't hesitate to ask for clarifications:

• বিস্তৰ কৰক মেজাজে ঒লটা বুলি? (bistar korok mejazey olta buli?) - Can you explain it in more detail?
• আপুনি পুনৰ দিয়ক? (apuni punor diyok?) - Can you repeat that?
• আপুনি আলোচনা কৰিব পাৰেনেনে যেনে? (apuni alochona korib parenen zene?) - Can you speak a little slower please?

Giving Directions

If someone asked for your help with directions, here are some useful phrases to help them:

• আপুনি সোঁ লই নেকৈ যাব নেকৈ হোৱা নাম বৰন প্লিজ। (apuni song loi nekai zabo nekai houwa nam boron please.) - Could you please tell me the name of the place where you want to go?
• সতিয়া দিৰঘ পথ চলি পাইছিলেকৈক বঞ্চনা নহল। (satiya dirgha path choli paichileki banchna nol.) - Follow the straight road without any deviations.
• সেউ থানটো বিচাৰি চলক? (seu thanato bichari cholk?) – Have you passed that police station?
• পাচত হকোলীটো পাইছেনে কি? (pachot hagolitau paichene ki?) – Have you reached the bridge?

Location Terms in Assamese

To help you better understand and give directions, it is important to learn some location terms in Assamese. Here are some of the most common ones you'll need:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English Translation
ঠিকানা	thikana	Address
বিলিং	billing	Billing
কেন্দ্ৰীয় বইবাৰ	kendriya boibar	Central Bookstore
চবি থিয়েটাৰ	chobi theater	Cinema
শপিং সেণ্টাৰ	shopping sentar	Shopping Center
জিমখানা	gimkhana	Gymnasium
চাকুৰী বইবাৰ	chakuri boibar	Job Center
পৰিবহন	paribahan	Transportation
কুপা	kupa	Well
কেন্দ্ৰ	kendro	Center
আশ্ৰয় ঘৰ	ashray ghor	Shelter
আমাৰ নিকোপ হত	amar nikop hot	Their house is nearby
বনছৰা কেতিয়াবা	bonchhara kethiyaba	Forest Pathway

Examples of Directions in Assamese

Now that you know some useful vocabulary and phrases related to directions and locations in Assamese, let's put it all together with some examples:

Example 1:

• Question: গিৰিজ ইংগেজি পাঠশালাটো ক' উপজেলাৰ বাবে?
• Answer: গিৰিজ ইংগেজি পাঠশালা সিটিজ উপজেলাত অবস্থিত।

Example 2:

• Question: গণপঠাৰিত কোনটা জিমখানা আছে?
• Answer: জিমখানা ঢাকাকোট উপজেলাত অবস্থিত।

Example 3:

• Question: কখন ক' দূৰে হকোলীটোলোকে পাইছে?
• Answer: হকোলীটো সোৰষা নদী থকা পাঁচটাক দূৰে।

Example 4:

• Question: বনে কেনে শ্যামল পাই?
• Answer: শ্যামল বনে ঘোৰাঘৰ পৰ্যন্ত চালি আগলৈ বহি যাই। ঘোৰাঘৰ পাৰেদেউৰী জনপথটোৰ সামনে দাহিন দিকলৈ মিছমিছ ঘাটত আছে যাতে শ্যামল খেত সদাই থাকে।

Conclusion

That's it for our lesson on travel and transportation in Assamese! We hope you enjoyed learning new vocabulary, phrases, and location terms that will help you navigate your way around Assam. Remember to practice speaking and listening to Assamese whenever possible to improve your skills, and don't hesitate to ask for help or clarification if you need it. Good luck!

Table of Contents - Assamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Assamese Script

• Vowels and Consonants
• Combined Letters

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject, Verb, and Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transport
• Directions and Locations

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Assamese Festivals and Traditions

• Major Festivals
• Traditional Customs

Other Lessons

• Numbers 1 10
• Introducing Yourself
• Days of the week
• Weather
• Family and Relatives
• Express Surprise
• House
• Phrases help
• Phrases personal information

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