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Bengali Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Bengali learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give our opinion in Bengali. Expressing opinions is essential in any language, whether you are having a casual conversation or a formal debate. Being able to convey your thoughts accurately and effectively is an essential skill for anyone learning a new language. In Bengali, there are different ways to express your opinion based on the formality of the situation. Let's explore them together! 😎

With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Comparison & How to Use Have.

Giving your opinion

In Bengali, there are two main ways to express your opinion.

1. মত (Mat) - informal 2. মতামত (Matamat) - formal

The difference between these two ways is the level of formality. মত (Mat) is used in casual conversation, whereas মতামত (Matamat) is more suitable for formal settings. Here are some examples:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
আমি ভাল লাগছি।	Ami bhalo laagchhi.	I like it. (Casual)
আমি মতামত দিতে চাই।	Ami matamat dite chai.	I want to give my opinion. (Formal)
আমার মত হলে...	Amar mat hole...	In my opinion... (Casual)
আমার মতামতে যথেষ্ট সুন্দর লাগে না।	Amar matamate jatheshtho sundor laage na.	In my opinion, it's not beautiful enough. (Formal)

As you can see, the word মতামত (Matamat) is longer and more formal than মত (Mat). So, when you are speaking formally, use মতামত (Matamat). And when you are speaking casually, use মত (Mat).

Agreeing with someone

In Bengali, there are different ways to agree with someone, depending on the level of formality. Let's see some examples:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
হ্যাঁ, আমি সম্মত।	Hyan, ami sammato.	Yes, I agree. (Casual)
হ্যাঁ, আমি অবশ্যই সম্মত।	Hyan, ami abashyoi sammato.	Yes, I totally agree. (Formal)
সম্মতি।	Sammati.	Agreement. (Casual)
আমি আপনার সম্মত।	Ami apnaar sammato.	I agree with you. (Formal)

When you want to agree with someone, you can use these phrases. They are all very common in casual and formal conversations.

Disagreeing with someone

Disagreeing with someone is a bit trickier in Bengali, as you should always be respectful and considerate. Here are some examples:

Bengali	Pronunciation	English
আমি অসম্মত।	Ami osammato.	I disagree. (Casual)
আমি আপনার আলোচনার সাথে সম্মত নই।	Ami apnaar alochonar shathe sammato noi.	I do not agree with your argument. (Formal)
আমরা মতভেদ করি।	Amra matbhed kori.	We disagree. (Casual)
আমি আপনার মত নয়।	Ami apnaar mat noy.	I don't agree with you. (Formal)

It's important to use polite words and show respect when you disagree with someone. Avoid being confrontational or dismissive as it can be considered impolite.

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue between two friends expressing their opinions on a new restaurant:

• ব্যক্তি ১: তোমার মতে কি রেস্তোরাঁটা ভাল ছিলো? (Tomar mate ki restorantaa bhal chhilo?) (Did you like the restaurant?)
• ব্যক্তি ২: আমি অনেক ভালোবাসি। খাবারের গন্ধ একদম স্বাদমত ছিলো। (Ami onek valobashi. Khabarer gondho ekdam swadmat chhilo.) (I love it. The food was really delicious.)
• ব্যক্তি ১: ওহো! আরেকটু বিস্তারিত করো। (Oho! Arektu bistaarito koro.) (Wow! Tell me more.)
• ব্যক্তি ২: আমি হাঁটতেই পাশাপাশি রেস্তোরাঁটার ছবি দেখেছি। মনে হয়েছিল খুব সুন্দর হবে। এবং এখন যখন খেয়েছি, আমার সন্তুষ্টি তোলে না হয়। (Ami hattei pashapashi restorantaa'r chhobi dekhechhi. Mone hoyechilo khub sundor hobe. Ebong ekhon jokhon kheyechhi, amar shontushti tole na hoy.) (I saw pictures of the restaurant while walking. I thought it would be very beautiful. And when I ate, I wasn't disappointed.)
• ব্যক্তি ১: আমার মতে একটু মজার ছিলো। তারমানে ডিস্কো বসার আবহাওয়ার নিয়ম সত্যিই আলাদা। (Amar mato ektu mojar chhilo. Tarmane disco bosar aabohawaar niyom sotyoee alada.) (In my opinion, it was a bit funny. The rules for sitting at disco were really different.)

Conclusion

Giving your opinion is an essential skill when learning a new language, and in Bengali, there are different ways to express it, depending on the level of formality. Remember to be respectful and polite when disagreeing with someone, and use the appropriate phrases in each situation. To practice expressing your opinion in Bengali, try using Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: How to Use Be & Types of Adverbs.

Other Lessons

• Adjectives
• Negation
• Conditional Mood
• How to Use Have
• Questions
• Nouns
• Plurals
• Future Tense
• Pronouns

Sources

• Bengali Grammar - Give your Opinion
• Bengali language - Wikipedia
• A History of Bengali Grammar (A Rare Book) | Exotic India Art