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<h2>Introduction</h2>
Introduction:
In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself in Assamese. Introducing yourself is very important in any language, as it helps to form connections with new people. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to share basic information about yourself in Assamese, including your name, age, and where you are from.
Welcome to the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our Complete 0 to A1 Assamese Course. In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves in Assamese, which is an essential skill for building connections and engaging in conversations with native speakers. Introducing yourself allows you to establish a personal connection and create a positive first impression. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently share your name, age, and where you are from in Assamese.
 
Let's get started!
 


<h2>Assamese Names</h2>
== Vocabulary ==
Assamese names usually consist of two parts: the first name and a surname. The first name is usually given by the parents, while the surname is the family name. In Assam, it is customary to have a surname, unlike in some other parts of India.


Some common surnames in Assam are: Choudhury, Das, Barua, Sharma, Bhattacharya, and Devi.
Before we dive into the phrases for introducing yourself, let's learn some important vocabulary that will be useful in constructing these phrases. Familiarize yourself with the following words:


<h2>Sharing Your Name</h2>
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To introduce yourself in Assamese, the first thing you need to do is to share your name. In Assamese, you can say "mor naam" to mean "my name is." Here are some phrases you can use to introduce yourself in Assamese:
! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| নাম (naam) || /nɑm/ || name
|-
| আপুনি (apuni) || /ɑpuni/ || you (formal)
|-
| আমি (ami) || /ɑmi/ || I
|-
| কি (ki) || /ki/ || what
|-
| বয়স (bôyôs) || /bɔjɔs/ || age
|-
| কোথাই (kothai) || /kɔtʰai/ || where
|-
| থেকে (theke) || /tʰeke/ || from
|}


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    <tr>
        <th>Assamese</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মোৰ নাম … হ'ল</td>
        <td>Mor naam... hol</td>
        <td>My name is...</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মই নাম … লৈ আছো</td>
        <td>Moi naam... loi aso</td>
        <td>I am called...</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মক নাম ...</td>
        <td>Mok naam...</td>
        <td>My name...</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h2>Sharing Your Age</h2>
== Phrases for Introducing Yourself ==
The next thing you might want to share when introducing yourself is your age. In Assamese, you can say "<i>muk</i> jwài আছো" to mean "I am <i>muk</i> years old." Here are some phrases you can use to share your age:


<table class="wikitable">
Now that we have learned some important vocabulary, let's put it to use and construct phrases for introducing ourselves in Assamese. Remember to pay attention to the pronunciation and practice saying these phrases out loud.
    <tr>
        <th>Assamese</th>
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
        <th>English</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মই <i>muk</i> জোৱাৰী লৈ আছো</td>
        <td>Moi <i>muk</i> jwàri loi aso</td>
        <td>I am <i>muk</i> years old</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মই <i>muk</i> লৈ আছো</td>
        <td>Moi <i>muk</i> loi aso</td>
        <td>I am <i>muk</i> years old</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মোৰ <i>muk</i>ৰ পৰা চারটা হৈছে</td>
        <td>Mor <i>muk</i>-r pòra chòrta hoi-se</td>
        <td>I am <i>muk</i> plus four years old</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h2>Sharing Your Hometown</h2>
1. My name is [name]:
Another thing you might want to share when introducing yourself is where you are from. In Assamese, you can say "<i>muk</i> সোঁম'|ত' থেকে আছো" to mean "I am from <i>muk</i>." Here are some phrases you can use to share where you are from:
মোৰ নাম [name]। (Mor naam [name].)


<table class="wikitable">
Example:
    <tr>
মোৰ নাম জন হেম্ব্ৰাম।
        <th>Assamese</th>
(Mor naam Jon Hembram.)
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
My name is Jon Hembram.
        <th>English</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>মই <i>muk</i>-r জন্মৰ স্থান <i>muk</i> সোঁম'|ত'</td>
        <td>Moi <i>muk</i>-r jònmòr sthàn <i>muk</i> sòm'th</td>
        <td>I am from <i>muk</i>.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td><i>Muk</i>-ৰ ৱংশ <i>muk</i> থকা</td>
        <td><i>Muk</i>-r ònkশ <i>muk</i> thoka</td>
        <td>I am from the lineage of <i>muk</i>.</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td><i>Muk</i>-ৰ প্ৰসংগত ব্ৰাহ্মপুৰীত থেকে আছো</td>
        <td><i>Muk</i>-r prosoংgòt bramhpoori-t theke aso</td>
        <td>I am from <i>muk</i>, which is near Brahmaputra river.</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h2>Other Phrases</h2>
2. I am [name]:
Here are some other phrases that you might find useful when introducing yourself in Assamese:
আমি [name]। (Ami [name].)


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Example:
    <tr>
আমি জন হেম্ব্ৰাম।
        <th>Assamese</th>
(Ami Jon Hembram.)
        <th>Pronunciation</th>
I am Jon Hembram.
        <th>English</th>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>আপোনালোকেখন থাকিল</td>
        <td>Àpona-loke khan thàkil?</td>
        <td>How are you?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>ভাল আছো</td>
        <td>Bhal aso</td>
        <td>I am fine</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>ধন্যবাদ</td>
        <td>Dhonyobad</td>
        <td>Thank you</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>স'ত্ৰী আছে নেকি?</td>
        <td>Satri asè nëki?</td>
        <td>Are you married?</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
        <td>ইয়াত মি কাজ কৰি</td>
        <td>Iat mi kaz kori</td>
        <td>I work here</td>
    </tr>
</table>


<h2>Practice</h2>
3. What is your name? (formal):
Now that you have learned some basic phrases for introducing yourself in Assamese, it's time to practice. Try introducing yourself to a friend or family member in Assamese. Don't worry if you make mistakes; that's part of the learning process.
আপুনাৰ নাম কি? (Apunar naam ki?)


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Example:
In this lesson, you have learned how to introduce yourself in Assamese. Remember to share your name, age, and where you are from when meeting new people in Assam. Keep practicing and you'll soon become comfortable with introducing yourself in Assamese.
আপুনাৰ নাম কি?
(Apunar naam ki?)
What is your name?
 
4. How old are you? (formal):
আপুনি কি বয়সত? (Apuni ki bôyôsat?)
 
Example:
আপুনি কি বয়সত?
(Apuni ki bôyôsat?)
How old are you?
 
5. I am [age] years old:
মই [age] বছৰৰ মানুহ। (Moi [age] bôxôrar manuh.)
 
Example:
মই ২০ বছৰৰ মানুহ।
(Moi 20 bôxôrar manuh.)
I am 20 years old.
 
6. Where are you from? (formal):
আপুনি কোথাই থেকে? (Apuni kothai theke?)
 
Example:
আপুনি কোথাই থেকে?
(Apuni kothai theke?)
Where are you from?
 
7. I am from [place]:
মই [place] থেকে। (Moi [place] theke.)
 
Example:
মই আসাম থেকে।
(Moi Asam theke.)
I am from Assam.
 
Remember to practice these phrases until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation and can use them confidently.
 
 
== Cultural Insights ==
 
Assam, located in northeastern India, is a culturally diverse state with a rich heritage. The Assamese language is widely spoken in Assam and is an integral part of the region's cultural identity. When introducing yourself to Assamese speakers, you will be greeted with warmth and hospitality.
 
In Assamese culture, it is common to use the suffix "-da" or "-didi" when addressing someone older or in a position of authority. This shows respect and is considered polite. For example, you can address someone named Ramesh as "Ramesh-da" or "Ramesh-didi" to show respect.
 
Assam is known for its tea plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, and traditional arts and crafts. The state hosts several festivals throughout the year, such as Bihu, which is the most important festival in Assam. Bihu is celebrated to mark the change of seasons and is accompanied by vibrant music and dance performances.
 
Now that we have explored some cultural insights, let's move on to the practice exercises to reinforce what we have learned.
 
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
1. Translate the following English phrases into Assamese:
 
a) My name is Maria.
b) How old are you? (informal)
c) Where are you from? (informal)
d) I am 25 years old.
e) What is your name? (informal)
 
Solution:
a) মোৰ নাম মাৰিয়া। (Mor naam Maria.)
b) তুমি কি বয়সত? (Tumi ki bôyôsat?)
c) তুমি কোথাই থেকে? (Tumi kothai theke?)
d) মই ২৫ বছৰৰ মানুহ। (Moi 25 bôxôrar manuh.)
e) তোমাৰ নাম কি? (Tomar naam ki?)
 
2. Construct sentences using the following phrases:
 
a) I am from Guwahati.
b) What is your age? (informal)
c) My name is Rahul.
d) How old are you? (formal)
e) Where are you from? (formal)
 
Solution:
a) মই গুৱাহাটী থেকে। (Moi Guwahati theke.)
b) তোমাৰ বয়স কি? (Tomar bôyôs ki?)
c) মোৰ নাম ৰাহুল। (Mor naam Rahul.)
d) আপুনি কি বয়সত? (Apuni ki bôyôsat?)
e) আপুনি কোথাই থেকে? (Apuni kothai theke?)
 
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to introduce yourself in Assamese. Remember to practice these phrases regularly to become more comfortable with the language. In this lesson, we covered phrases for sharing your name, age, and where you are from. We also explored cultural insights related to Assam and its rich heritage.
 
In the next lesson, we will continue our journey by learning about basic sentence structure in Assamese. Stay motivated and keep up the great work!


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Introduction: Welcome to the lesson "Introducing Yourself" in our Complete 0 to A1 Assamese Course. In this lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves in Assamese, which is an essential skill for building connections and engaging in conversations with native speakers. Introducing yourself allows you to establish a personal connection and create a positive first impression. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently share your name, age, and where you are from in Assamese.

Let's get started!


Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

Before we dive into the phrases for introducing yourself, let's learn some important vocabulary that will be useful in constructing these phrases. Familiarize yourself with the following words:

Assamese Pronunciation English Translation
নাম (naam) /nɑm/ name
আপুনি (apuni) /ɑpuni/ you (formal)
আমি (ami) /ɑmi/ I
কি (ki) /ki/ what
বয়স (bôyôs) /bɔjɔs/ age
কোথাই (kothai) /kɔtʰai/ where
থেকে (theke) /tʰeke/ from


Phrases for Introducing Yourself[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned some important vocabulary, let's put it to use and construct phrases for introducing ourselves in Assamese. Remember to pay attention to the pronunciation and practice saying these phrases out loud.

1. My name is [name]: মোৰ নাম [name]। (Mor naam [name].)

Example: মোৰ নাম জন হেম্ব্ৰাম। (Mor naam Jon Hembram.) My name is Jon Hembram.

2. I am [name]: আমি [name]। (Ami [name].)

Example: আমি জন হেম্ব্ৰাম। (Ami Jon Hembram.) I am Jon Hembram.

3. What is your name? (formal): আপুনাৰ নাম কি? (Apunar naam ki?)

Example: আপুনাৰ নাম কি? (Apunar naam ki?) What is your name?

4. How old are you? (formal): আপুনি কি বয়সত? (Apuni ki bôyôsat?)

Example: আপুনি কি বয়সত? (Apuni ki bôyôsat?) How old are you?

5. I am [age] years old: মই [age] বছৰৰ মানুহ। (Moi [age] bôxôrar manuh.)

Example: মই ২০ বছৰৰ মানুহ। (Moi 20 bôxôrar manuh.) I am 20 years old.

6. Where are you from? (formal): আপুনি কোথাই থেকে? (Apuni kothai theke?)

Example: আপুনি কোথাই থেকে? (Apuni kothai theke?) Where are you from?

7. I am from [place]: মই [place] থেকে। (Moi [place] theke.)

Example: মই আসাম থেকে। (Moi Asam theke.) I am from Assam.

Remember to practice these phrases until you feel comfortable with the pronunciation and can use them confidently.


Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

Assam, located in northeastern India, is a culturally diverse state with a rich heritage. The Assamese language is widely spoken in Assam and is an integral part of the region's cultural identity. When introducing yourself to Assamese speakers, you will be greeted with warmth and hospitality.

In Assamese culture, it is common to use the suffix "-da" or "-didi" when addressing someone older or in a position of authority. This shows respect and is considered polite. For example, you can address someone named Ramesh as "Ramesh-da" or "Ramesh-didi" to show respect.

Assam is known for its tea plantations, wildlife sanctuaries, and traditional arts and crafts. The state hosts several festivals throughout the year, such as Bihu, which is the most important festival in Assam. Bihu is celebrated to mark the change of seasons and is accompanied by vibrant music and dance performances.

Now that we have explored some cultural insights, let's move on to the practice exercises to reinforce what we have learned.


Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Translate the following English phrases into Assamese:

a) My name is Maria. b) How old are you? (informal) c) Where are you from? (informal) d) I am 25 years old. e) What is your name? (informal)

Solution: a) মোৰ নাম মাৰিয়া। (Mor naam Maria.) b) তুমি কি বয়সত? (Tumi ki bôyôsat?) c) তুমি কোথাই থেকে? (Tumi kothai theke?) d) মই ২৫ বছৰৰ মানুহ। (Moi 25 bôxôrar manuh.) e) তোমাৰ নাম কি? (Tomar naam ki?)

2. Construct sentences using the following phrases:

a) I am from Guwahati. b) What is your age? (informal) c) My name is Rahul. d) How old are you? (formal) e) Where are you from? (formal)

Solution: a) মই গুৱাহাটী থেকে। (Moi Guwahati theke.) b) তোমাৰ বয়স কি? (Tomar bôyôs ki?) c) মোৰ নাম ৰাহুল। (Mor naam Rahul.) d) আপুনি কি বয়সত? (Apuni ki bôyôsat?) e) আপুনি কোথাই থেকে? (Apuni kothai theke?)


Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to introduce yourself in Assamese. Remember to practice these phrases regularly to become more comfortable with the language. In this lesson, we covered phrases for sharing your name, age, and where you are from. We also explored cultural insights related to Assam and its rich heritage.

In the next lesson, we will continue our journey by learning about basic sentence structure in Assamese. Stay motivated and keep up the great work!

Table of Contents - Assamese Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Introduction to Assamese Script


Greetings and Introductions


Basic Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Assamese Festivals and Traditions


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