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A Basic Getting-to-Know-You Conversation

Speaker

Bangla Script

Pronunciation (Romanized)

English Meaning

A

আসসালামু আলাইকুম / নমস্কার।

Assalamu Alaikum / Namoshkar.

Hello / Greetings.

B

ওয়ালাইকুম আসসালাম / নমস্কার।

Walaikum Assalam / Namoshkar.

Greetings to you too.

A

আপনি কেমন আছেন?

Apni kemon achen?

How are you?

B

আমি ভালো আছি, ধন্যবাদ। আর আপনি?

Ami bhalo achi, dhonnobad. Ar apni?

I am fine, thank you. And you?

A

আমিও ভালো আছি। আপনার নাম কি?

Amio bhalo achi. Apnar naam ki?

I am also fine. What is your name?

B

আমার নাম [নাম]। আপনার নাম?

Amar naam [Name]. Apnar naam?

My name is [Name]. Your name?

A

আমার নাম [নাম]। আপনি কোথায় থাকেন?

Amar naam [Name]. Apni kothay thaken?

My name is [Name]. Where do you live?

B

আমি এই শহরেই থাকি। আপনি কি করেন?

Ami ei shohorei thaki. Apni ki koren?

I live in this city. What do you do?

A

আমি একজন শিক্ষক। আপনার পেশা কি?

Ami ekjon shikkhok. Apnar pesha ki?

I am a teacher. What is your profession?

B

আমি ব্যবসা করি। আপনার সাথে কথা বলে ভালো লাগলো।

Ami byabsha kori. Apnar sathe kotha bole bhalo laglo.

I do business. It was nice talking to you.

A

আমারও খুব ভালো লাগলো।

Amaro khub bhalo laglo.

I enjoyed it too.

B

আচ্ছা, আবার দেখা হবে।

Accha, abar dekha hobe.

Okay, we will meet again.

A

অবশ্যই, খোদা হাফেজ / বিদায়।

Oboshshoi, Khoda Hafez / Biday.

Surely, Goodbye.


Key Vocabulary Tips:

  • Formal vs. Informal: This conversation uses "Apni" (You), which is the polite/formal form used for strangers, elders, or professional settings.
  • Greetings: Assalamu Alaikum is common among Muslims, while Namoshkar is common among Hindus. Both are widely understood across Bangladesh and West Bengal.
  • Polite Fillers: Adding "Dhonnobad" (Thank you) makes the conversation feel more natural and respectful.

 

Basic Introduction Conversation

Person A: Hello, greetings.

Person B: Greetings to you too.

Person A: How are you doing?

Person B: I am doing well, thank you. And how about you?

Person A: I am also doing well. What is your name?

Person B: My name is [Name]. And what is yours?

Person A: My name is [Name]. Where do you live?

Person B: I live here in this city. What do you do for a living?

Person A: I am a teacher. What is your profession?

Person B: I am a businessman. It was a pleasure talking to you.

Person A: I enjoyed it very much as well.

Person B: Alright, I will see you again.

Person A: Certainly, goodbye.

Helpful Phrases for Fluency

If you want to vary the conversation slightly, you can swap out some of the standard phrases for these alternatives:

  • Instead of "How are you?": "How is everything going?" or "How have you been?"
  • Instead of "Where do you live?": "Where are you based?" or "Which neighborhood are you from?"
  • Instead of "Goodbye": "Take care" or "Have a great day."
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