Language/Assamese/Vocabulary/Modes-of-Transport
Assamese is the official language of the Indian state of Assam. With a population of over 15 million people, Assamese is spoken by a significant number of people in India. It is primarily an Eastern Indo-Aryan language and is closely related to Bengali and Oriya. In this lesson, we will introduce you to the vocabulary for various modes of transport in Assamese, including their pronunciation and usage in context, along with cultural insights.
Trains
Trains are a major mode of transportation in India, and Assam is no exception. Here are some terms related to trains in Assamese:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ট্ৰেন (Tren) | tɹeːn | Train |
| ৰেল (Rel) | ɹel | Rail |
| কাঁচৰী (Kachari) | kætʃoɹi | Platform |
| তালাব গাড়ী (Talab Gari) | talab gæɹi | Train |
| সমন্বয় গাড়ী (Samanvay Gari) | somonboi gæɹi | Local train |
| এক্সপ্ৰেছ তাণ (Express Tan) | eks-pɹeʃ tæn | Express train |
| সুপাৰফাষ্ট তাণ (Suparfast Tan) | supaɹ-faːst tæn | Superfast train |
| ডীম তাণ (Dim Tan) | dim tæn | Passenger train |
Here are few common sentences:
- পৰ্ৱতীয়া নেলাম অসমে উৰুক অতি বাতাৰে যাত্ৰাত প্ৰস্থান কৰিলো ময়ংলাই এক্সপ্ৰেছ তাণত। (Pôrôtîa nêlam Oshomê uruk ôti batare yatraat prosthân korilô Môngolai eks-pɹeʃ tænôt) - I started my journey to the hills from Assam in the Mongolian Express Train.
- গুৱাহাটীত সমন্বয়া গাড়ীৰ যাত্ৰাৰ বাবে ছিলো অনেক লগা। (Guwahati-t somonboiy gæɹi r yatraar babe chilô ônêk lôgô) - There were many people waiting for the local train in Guwahati.
- মই চাওঁ ডীম গাড়ীত যাওঁ। (Moie chao dim gæɹit jao) - I want to go by the passenger train.
Buses
Buses are an economical mode of transport in Assam. Here are some terms related to buses in Assamese:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| বাচহ বাহিনী (Bachôh Bôhoni) | bætʃoɦ bohoni | Bus |
| অসম স্টেট বাচহ বাহিনী (Oshom State Bachôh Bôhini) | ôshôm stêt bætʃoɦ bohoni | Assam State Transport Bus |
| বাচহ স্ট্যান্ড (Bachôh Staind) | bætʃoɦ staend | Bus Stand |
| চাট্ৰিংগ বাচহ স্টেশ্যন (Châtriñg Bachôh Steshon) | tʃætɹiɲg bætʃoɦ stæʃɔn | ISBT (Inter State Bus Terminus) |
| টেকচক (Tekchak) | tek-tʃɔk | Mini Bus |
Here are few common sentences:
- বিহুৰ সময়ত অসমত অসম রাজ্য ট্ৰান্সপ\'ৰ্ট সুবিধা উপহাৰ কৰে। মই চাওঁ বিহু চাহিদাত গুৱাহাটী ₹ ১০০ ভাগ অসম স্টেট বাচহ বাহিনীত ঘূৰি নাচিলো। (Bihur somyat ôshômat ôshôm raijô tɹanspɔɹt su-bidha upohor kôrê. Moi chao bihu sahidat Guwahati ₹ 100 bhag Oshom State Batchôh Bohoni tutto nacilô) - During Bihu, Assam State transport provides services. I went to a Bihu function in Guwahati by the Assam State transport bus for ₹100.
- মই ভাৰত বিজ্ঞান কেন্দ্ৰত কাজ কৰোঁ। সকলো বাছালগীত উল্লহ বসে আছে যাতে পাচতলী বাচহ বাহিনিসমূহ থাকে। (Moi bharot bijon kendra-t kôj kôrun. Sôkôlô bachalagi-t ullôh base achê jatê pathati Bachôh Bohini-sumûh thake) - I work at the Indian Science Centre. There are many backloading vehicles here, including a fleet of inter-state buses running on the ground floor.
Taxis
Taxis can be found in most urban and semi-urban areas in Assam. Here are some common terms related to taxis in Assamese:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| টেকচি (Teksi) | teks-i | Taxi |
| অটোৰিকশা (Otoriksha) | ôtoɹi-kso | Auto Rickshaw |
| গ'ড়ি (Gari) | gæɹi | Car |
| টেকচি স্টপ্ (Teksi Stop) | tɛksi stɔp | Taxi Stand |
Here are few common sentences:
- কোনত টেকচিৰ দাম জানিব নেকি? (Konot teksi-r dam zanib neki?) - Do you know the fare of this taxi?
- কতোখন তেটা অটোৰিকশা থকা যায়? (Kotõkhn têta ôtoɹikso thôqa zai?) - How much time does it take for an auto-rickshaw to arrive here?
- মই মাজদুৰ লাইংবাৰিৰ পাছত ইজি টেকচিৰ কল কৰিছোঁ। (Moi Majduri Laiñbarir paxot eji teksir kol korixε) - I called for a taxi from my workplace in Laimbari.
Boats
Assam is famous for its mighty Brahmaputra river, which becomes a hub of activity during the monsoon season. Here are some common boat-related terms in Assamese:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| সৈল (Sail) | sɛil | Boat |
| মজতিলা (Majutila) | mɔ-zi-ti-la | Ferry |
| নৌকা (Naukai) | nouka-i | Canoe |
| কৰি (Kari) | kɔ-ri | Raft |
| সাঁই (Sai) | sai | Oar |
Here are few common sentences:
- মই মাজদুৰিত এখন নৌকাৰে যাত্ৰা কৰোৰ ব্যবস্থা কৰিছোঁ। (Moi Majduri-t êkhon nauka-r-e yatra korôr byobostha korichõ) - I have arranged for a boat ride from my workplace.
- জীৱন অসম দিয়ে ব্রহ্মপুত্ৰ ন
Other Lessons
- Phrases: I don't understand
- House
- Count to 10
- Days of the week
- Languages
- Family Members
- Animals
- Eating Out
- Relationship Terms
- Directions and Locations