Language/Assamese/Vocabulary/Directions-and-Locations
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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!
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