Bangla Vocabulary

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weiw³Ki/GK‡N‡q – boring AÂj/GjvKv – region

Zjv/Zjwewkó – floor/storey b`xZxi/b`xi cvi – riverside


Lvgvi – farm c_/iv¯Ív/moK– road/street
K…lK/Pvlx– farmer cÖkvmb feb – administrative building
Av¸b – fire Aew¯’Z –situated
UªvwdK jvBU – traffic light(s) †÷wWqvg – stadium
dzj - flower DuPz `vjvb/feb – tower building
b`x – river kvšÍ/ wbR©b/PzcPvc – quiet, calm
Sibv – fountain Miæ – cow
Rv`yNi – museum MÖvg – village
evwm›`v /Awaevmx– inhabitant kni – town
evm Kiv/_vKv – to live c_Pvix GjvKv – pedestrian area
Nvm – grass c_Pvix cvivcvi - pedestrian way
e¨¯Í mgq – rush hour miKvwi D`¨vb/evMvb – public garden
HwZnvwmK – historic wkí GjvKv – industrial area
`„k¨/ `k©bxq ¯’vb – sight, place of interest Avb›``vqK - delightful
duvKv - empty

2 Holidays, tourist information and directions

¯^vMZg – welcome fvov – rental


Awfb›`b Rvbv‡bv– to welcome/ greet fvov – rent
Wvb w`‡K – (to/on the) right mvbMøvm – sunglasses
euv w`‡K – (to/on the) left muvZv‡ii †cvkvK – swimsuit/ swimming costume
ZiæY‡`i Avevm/Bqy_ †nv‡÷j – youth hostel LvIqvi cvwb/Rj – drinking water
†`k – country mgy`ª – sea
mgy`ªZxi – seaside †nv‡Uj Af¨_©bv (†W¯‹) – hotel reception
muvZvi KvUv – to swim `yB weQvbvi Ni/Wvej ‡eW iæg – twin-bedded room
mvgvi K¨v¤ú/MxÖ®§Kvjxb K¨v¤ú – summer camp Uz¨wi÷ Awdm – tourist office
e¨vjKwb/Szjeviv›`v – balcony fz‡j hvIqv – to forget
†MvmjLvbv/ kvIqvi iæg – shower room †Q‡o hvIqv/Z¨vM Kiv – to leave
eªmvi/cÖPvicÎ – brochure cvm‡cvU©/QvocÎ – passport
K¨v¤úmvBU – camp site e¨q Kiv – to spend
‡cv÷KvW© – postcard AwZw_ feb – guest house
cwieZ©b/e`j – change ˆmKZ/ Zxi – beach
evwji cÖvmv` – sandcastle ˆmK‡Z emvi †Pqvi – beach chair
cwiKíbv/ bKkv – plan hy³/ mswkøó– included
c~Y©/ cwic~Y©/ fwZ© – full iv¯Ívi g¨vc/ gvbwPÎ – street map

D‡cÿv Kiv/†`‡LI bv-†`Lv – to overlook †iv` †cvnv‡bv - sunbathe


ïK‡bv/wUbRvZ Lvevi – dry/canned food mgy`ªZx‡i/ ˆmK‡Z wekÖvg Kiv – relaxing on the beach
hvIqv – to go `yj©f msMÖn – rare collection
mvbwµg – suncream Kv‡Q, KvQvKvwQ – near, nearby
eY©bv Kiv – to describe cvwÿK – a fortnight

AeZiY/bvgv – landing down wi‡mckvb/Af¨_©bv – reception

Av‡ivnY Kiv/ IVv – to board †`Lv Kiv – to meet

†MvjPËi – roundabout _vKv – to stay


muvZv‡i hvIqv – to go swimming Nygv‡bvi e¨vM – sleeping bag
Kvj/ mgq – period (of time) evwj/ evjy – sand
Zuvey LvUv‡bvi RvqMv – pitch (for tent) ch©Ub Z_¨ `dZi – tourist information office
AwMÖg – in advance †Ljva~jvi Ni/iæg – games room

cvVv‡bv – to send Avb›` †gjv/ dvb †dqvi – fun fair


`k©bv_©x/ ågYKvix – visitor/ tourist †nv‡Uj eywKs – to book hotel
‡eov‡Z hvIqv – outing _vKv - to stay

wRwbmcÎ †ei K‡i †bIqv – to unpack iv¯Ívi †kl gv_vq– at the end of the read
K¨vw¤ús-G hvIqv – to go camping R‡ji †Ljv – water-sport
dig c~iY – form (to fill in) †gvo †bIqv – to turn
cvi nIqv – to cross/ to go over eivei †mvRv – straight ahead
QzwU KvUv‡bvi evwo/d¬¨vU -holiday cottage/flat evB‡i – outdoors
Wvej †eW/‡Rvov weQvbv– double bed †`Lv/ `„wó †`Iqv/ `„wócvZ Kiv – to see/ view
DËi - north ågY MvBW – tourist guide
c~e© - east _vKvi RvqMv – accommodation
cwðg - west m‡gZ/ mn – included
`wÿY - south c‡KU UP© – pocket torch/ lamp
gy³/ ¯^vaxb – free w`‡K – towards
RvqMv †`L‡Z hvIqv– to visit (a place) e¨vM †MvQv‡bv– to pack
¯^vMZg/Awfb›`b – welcome fvovi – rental
Awfb›`b Rvbv‡bv– to welcome/ greet fvov Kiv – to rent/to hire

Wvb w`‡K – (to/on the) right fvov – rent


euv w`‡K – (to/on the) left mvbMøvm – sunglasses
hyeK-hyeZx‡`i Avevm/Bqy_ †nv‡÷j – youth hostel muvZv‡ii †cvkvK – swimsuit/ swimming costume
†`k – country LvIqvi cvwb/Rj – drinking water
mgy`ªZxi – seaside mgy`ª – sea
muvZvi KvUv – to swim †nv‡Uj Af¨_©bv (†W¯‹) – hotel reception
mvgvi K¨v¤ú/MxÖ®§Kvjxb wkwei– summer camp Uz¨wi÷ Awdm – tourist office
e¨vjKwb/Szjeviv›`v – balcony fz‡j hvIqv – to forget
kvIqvi iæg – shower room †Q‡o hvIqv/Z¨vM Kiv – to leave
eªmvi/cÖPvicÎ – brochure cvm‡cvU©/QvocÎ – passport

K¨v¤úmvBU – camp site e¨q Kiv – to spend


‡cv÷KvW© – postcard AwZw_ feb – guest house
cwieZ©b/e`j – change ˆmKZ/ Zxi – beach
evwji `yM© – sandcastle ˆmK‡Z emvi †Pqvi – beach chair
Gqvi KwÛkb – air condition hy³/ mswkøó– included
cwiKíbv/ bKkv – plan iv¯Ívi g¨vc – street map

c~Y©/ cwic~Y©/ fwZ© – full †iv` †cvnv‡bv - sunbathe


D‡cÿv Kiv/†`‡LI bv-†`Lv – to overlook mgy`ªZx‡i/ ˆmK‡Z wekÖvg Kiv – relaxing on the beach
ïK‡bv/wUbRvZ Lvevi – dry/canned food `yj©f msMÖn – rare collection
hvIqv – to go Kv‡Q, KvQvKvwQ – near, nearby
mvbwµg – suncream cvwÿK – a fortnight
eY©bv Kiv – to describe wi‡mckvb/Af¨_©bv – reception
AeZiY/bvgv – landing down †`Lv Kiv – to meet
Av‡ivnY Kiv/ IVv – to board _vKv – to stay
†MvjPËi – roundabout Nygv‡bvi e¨vM – sleeping bag
muvZv‡i hvIqv – to go swimming evwj/ evjy – sand
Kvj/ mgq – period (of time) ch©Ub Z_¨ `dZi – tourist information office
Zuvey LvUv‡bvi RvqMv – pitch (for tent) †Ljva~jvi Ni/iæg – games room
AwMÖg – in advance Avb›` †gjv/ dvb †dqvi – fun fair
cvVv‡bv – to send †nv‡Uj eywKs – to book hotel
`k©bv_©x/ ågYKvix – visitor/ tourist _vKv– to stay
‡eov‡bv – outing iv¯Ívi †kl gv_vq– at the end of the read
wRwbmcÎ †ei Kiv – to unpack R‡ji †Ljv – water-sport
K¨vw¤ús -G hvIqv – to go camping †gvo †bIqv – to turn
dig c~iY – form (to fill in) eivei †mvRv – straight ahead
cvi nIqv – to cross/ to go over evBi – outdoors
QzwU KvUv‡bvi evwo /d¬¨vU -holiday cottage/flat †`Lv/ `„wó †`Iqv/ `„wócvZ Kiv – to see/ view
Wvej †eW/‡Rvov weQvbv– double bed ågY MvBW - tourist guide

DËi - north _vKvi RvqMv – accommodation


c~e© - east m‡gZ/ mn – included
cwðg - west c‡KU UP© – pocket torch/ lamp
`wÿY - south w`‡K – towards
gy³/ ¯^vaxb– free e¨vM †MvQv‡bv– to pack
RvqMv †`L‡Z hvIqv– to visit (a place)

3 Services (e.g. bank, post office)

cywjk Awdmvi– police officer Avgvi bvg – my name


†dvb Kiv– to ring up ab¨ev` – thank you
Riæix †dvb – emergency call jvB‡eªix - library
UvKvcqmv– money c`ex – title/ family name
WvKev· – letter box wgw¯¿ – plumber
†cv÷ Awdm/WvKNi – post office e¨vsK g¨v‡bRvi – bank manager
evsjv‡`k WvK wefvM – Bangladesh postal service nviv‡bv gv‡ji Awdm – lost property office
fz‡j †d‡j Avmv/†Q‡o hvIqv– to forget/to leave UvKvcqmv fvOv‡bvi Awdm – money changing office
behind

Riæix †mev – emergency service †Uwj‡dvb ey_ – telephone box


Qvcv‡bv dig – printed form `gKjKgx© – firefighter
†h Pzj Kv‡U/bvwcZ– hairdresser WvKwUwKU/wU‡KU – (postage) stamp
cywjk †÷kb/_vbv – police station cÖ_g bvg – first name
b¤^i Wvqvj Kiv – to dial a number cvIqv– to receive
Pzj KvUv – haircut ab¨ev` †`Iqv/Rvbv‡bv – to thank
KvUv – to cut dig c~iY Kiv – to fill in a form
cvVv‡bv – to send Z_¨ – information
fzj Kiv – to mistake †givgZ Kiv – to repair
Avwg `ytwLZ – I’m sorry _‡j/_wj/e¨vM – bag
WvKwcqb – postman/ postwoman wgwjZ/GKÎ nIqv – to meet up
KvR Kiv – to work `qv/AbyMÖn K‡i – kindly/please
†`vl/ fzj – fault Luy‡R †ei Kiv – to find
cywjk Awdmvi – police officer †Pvi – thief
a‡i ivLyb – please hold cv‡m©j – parcel
nvmcvZvj – hospital PvIqv – to want/ to wish

4 Customs

Rb¥w`b – birthday QzwUi w`b – day off


cÖwZ‡hvwMZv – competetion gvbyl– people
ïf beel© – happy new year Av‡jv/evwZ – light

†gvgevwZ – candle ïfKvgbv – best wishes


†cvov‡bv – to burn C` – Eid
Dcnvi – present/ gift g„Zz¨ – death
Kvwb©fvj – carnival gviv hvIqv – to die

m¤¢vlY KvW© – greetings card wµmgvm/e‡ovw`b – Christmas


gmwR` – mosque c~Rv/Dcvmbv Kiv – to worship
gw›`i – temple Rb¥ – birth
ixwZbxwZ/ cÖ_v - custom †Lvjv – to open
cÖv_©bv Kiv– to pray beel©– new year
wewbgq Kiv – to exchange eÜz-w`em – Friendship Day
†ivRv/Dcevm – fasting Drme – celebration/ festival

cvjb Kiv – to celebrate gRv/Avb›` Kiv – to have fun


Av‡jvKm¾v – lighting C` Drme – Eid festival
C` /w`Iqvjx ïf †nvK – happy Eid/Dewali AvZkevwR – fireworks

5 Everyday life, traditions, and communities

miKvwi QzwUi w`b – public holiday cÖwZ‡ekx - neighbour


KwgDwbwU/ †Mvôx - community wgwQj - procession
`ycy‡ii Lvevi/jv - lunch GjvKv - neighbourhood
`ycy‡ii Lvevi LvIqv – to take lunch bee‡l©i LvIqv/†fvR – New Year’s meal
C` cybwg©jbx – Eid re-union HwZn¨ - tradition
¯’vbxq mwgwZ – neighbourhood association weKv‡ji Pv LvIqv – to have afternoon tea
Theme 2: Education and employment

1 School life and routine

evsjv – Bangla Bs‡iwR – English


†kLv/ wkÿv Kiv - to learn A¼/ MwYZ – maths
Qwe AvuKv/A¼b – art (subject) welq – subject
`vjvb/ feb– building AvaywbK – modern
fv‡jv Kiv – to do well ZË¡veavqK – supervisor
Rxewe`¨v/RxeweÁvb – biology kã – word
¯‹zj Awdm– school office Mvb/ msMxZ/ m½xZ – music
imvqbwe`¨v – chemistry b¤^i – mark
†dvìvi/ dvBj - folder/ file †gŠwLK – oral
†Ljvi gvV – playground Kw¤úDUvi – computer
†jmb/ cvV – lesson UªvDRvi – trousers
†Uwbm †KvU© – tennis court KvMR – paper
wWRvBb – design (school subject) `ycy‡ii weiwZ – lunch/midday break
gva¨wgK ¯‹zj/we`¨vjq – secondary school wkÿK/wkwÿKv/ wUPvi – teacher
`ycy‡ii LvIqv/jv – lunch, midday meal Ifvi‡nW cÖ‡R±vi – overhead projector

Av‡jvPbv – to discuss cÖkœ Kiv /wRÁvmv Kiv – to ask a question


AvuKv – to draw PP©v Kiv – to practise

Awfavb – dictionary bKkv/ cwiKíbv – plan

†hvM¨ – qualified D”PviY – pronunciation

cÖavb wkÿK/ Aa¨ÿ – head teacher/ principal g‡bvweÁvb – psychology


¯’vqx – permanent †hvM¨Zv– qualification
e`j/wewbgq – exchange ZK© Kiv – to debate
wkï-¯‹zj – infants’ school †Ljvi mgq – playtime/ recreation
ag©wkÿv – religious education /R.E. iæjvi– ruler
¯‹z‡ji †kl eQi - final year of school bZzb Uvg© – start of new term
cÖvBgvix ¯‹zj/cÖv_wgK we`¨vjq – primary school cÖvBgvwi ¯‹zj wkÿK/wkwÿKv – primary school teacher
eQ‡ii ïiæ - start new year DËi †`Iqv– to reply
QvÎ/QvÎx – pupil/ student mvigg©/mvims‡ÿc – summary
wjwLZ/ wjwLZfv‡e – written/ in writing ms‡ÿc Kiv – to summarise
bvMwiKZ¡ – citizenship we‡`kx fvlv– foreign language
wkÿv – education K¬vmiæg/†kÖYxKÿ) – classroom

mgqm~Px – timetable mwVK/ wbfz©j – right/ correct


G‡m¤^jx nj/wgjbvqZb – assembly hall ÷vdiæg – staffroom

kixi PP©v – physical education ‡Ljvi gvV– sports field


`„óvšÍ/D`vniY – example weÁvb welqmg~n – science subjects
†jLvcov/Aa¨qb Kiv – to study ¯‹yj /we`¨vjq – school
eywS‡q ejv – to explain mgvR weÁvb – sociology
bvg WvKv – to take the register †ej /N›Uv evRv‡bv – to ring
†kl/ mgvß – end/ finish †Ljv – sport

f~‡Mvj – geography Kg© /Kv‡Ri AwfÁZv – work experience

ivevi – rubber Uª¨vKmy¨U – tracksuit

kixiPP©v †K›`ª / wRg – gymnasium Kjg – pen


†jmb wcwiqW - hour/lesson period Qwe – picture
BwZnvm – history †evW© – board
Kw¤úDUvi weÁvb – computer (science) †d«Â – French
†cvkvK e`jv‡bvi RvqMv – changing room †cwÝj KvUvi hš¿ – pencil sharpener
¯‹z‡ji w`b – school day eBcÎ – books
cixÿvMvi/ j¨v‡ev‡iUwi – laboratory Uq‡jU – toilet
¯‹zj jvB‡eªix/cvVvMvi – school library `iKvix /cÖ‡qvRbxq – useful
fvlv – language Uvg© – term
wm·&_dg– Sixth Form

2 School rules and pressures


DbœwZ Kiv – to improve `ye©j – weak
emv – to sit down fzj – mistake
K_v ejv – to chat gRvi/ Drmvnc~Y© – interesting
ˆbivk¨RbK – hopeless/ no good at ¯‹vU© – skirt
†jLvi LvZv – exercise book mwVK/ wbfz©j – right/ correct
¯‹zj-e¨vM – school bag ev` †`Iqv – to drop/give up (a subject)
†nW‡dvb – headphones cvV¨eB – textbook
†cwÝj – pencil cixÿv †`Iqv – to take an exam
†gvRv – socks AvUK – detention
RyZv – shoes Kov/K‡Vvi – strict

mvU© – shirt b¤^i – mark


eøøvDR – blouse eva¨Zvg~jK – compulsory
Rv¤úvi– jumper Uvg© †k‡li wi‡cvU© – end-of-term report
K¨vwiqvi civgk©`vZv – careers adviser †n‡i hvIqv – to lose
bKj Kiv – to copy wcÖq – favourite
†nvgIqvK© – homework †WvivKvUv – striped
KwVb – difficult wbqg – rule/ regulation
GK‡N‡q/ weiw³Ki – boring †cvkvK – dress
iPbv - essay Kov – strict
K¬v‡mi cixÿv – class test cixÿvq K…ZKvh© /cvk Kiv - to pass an exam
mdj nIqv – to be successful †gŠwLK cixÿv – oral (exam)
mnR – easy Kjg – pen
Hw”QK - optional †cwÝj †KBm – pencil case
DbœwZK‡í - to improve cixÿvq AK…ZKvh© /†dj nIqv – to fail an exam
gva¨wgK ¯‹z‡ji cÖ_g eQi – first year of secondary
school

3 School trips, events and exchanges

¯^vMZ - welcome AwZw_ - guest


Kv‡Ri `j‡bZv – activity leader _vKv – to stay
†hvM †`Iqv – to attend _vKvi RvqMv - accommodation

QvÎvevm – youth hostel Nigy‡Lv – homesickness


cÖwZ‡hvwMZv - competition ¯‹x cÖwkÿK – ski instructor
cÎwgZv - penpal Ask †bIqv – to take part in

wewbgq - exchange cyi¯‹vi - prize


mg„× Kiv – enriching Dc¯’vcbv Kiv – to host
cÖ‡gv`ågY – excursion _vKv - to stay

gv-evev/ AwffveK – parents/ guardian mvs¯‹…wZK ågY – cultural visit


Mi‡gi QzwU – summer holidays w_‡qUvi – theatre

Uz¨wi÷ MvBW – tourist guide fvlv wUªc – language trip


cyi¯‹vi weZiYx – award ceremony eøM - blog

4 Work, careers and volunteering

cywjk Awdmvi – police officer Qvcv‡bv – to print


Awf‡bZv/Awf‡bÎx – actor/actress AvBwU `ÿ – IT expert
Dc¯’vcK – presenter cÖ‡KŠkjx – engineer
weÁvcb – advertisement Mi‡gi QzwUi KvR – summer job
wkÿvbwek – apprentice mvsevw`K – journalist
†m”Qv‡mex Kgx© – volunteer worker wWMÖx – degree (academic)
A¨vbmvi †gwkb/†dvb – answering machine/ †Uªwbs/cÖwkÿY †bIqv – go on a (training) course/do a
answerphone work placement

Gv‡cÖw›Umkxc/wkÿvbwekx – apprenticeship `vZe¨ cÖwZôvb – charitable organisation


fv‡jv †eZbfz³ – well paid Kg †eZbfz³ – low paid
iæwU cÖ¯‘ZKviK/†eBKvi – baker d¨vkb g‡Wj – fashion model
PvKix – job †gKvwbK/ wg¯¿x – mechanic
Awdm/`dZi – office Wv³vi/ wPwKrmK – doctor
wUj/ K¨vk †W¯‹ – till, cash desk evZ©v – message
K¨vwkqvi – cashier evwbR¨ †ckv – trade profession
U¨vw· WªvBfvi – taxi driver B‡gBj – email

evQvB Kiv/ mvRv‡bv – to file/ to sort IciIqvjv – boss


eveywP© – chef †eZb‡fvMx – paid
cQ›`/evQvB Kiv – to choose †eZb †`Iqv – to pay
†eKviZ¡ - unemployment wegvb PvjK /cvBjU – (airline) pilot
Kv÷gvi – customer cvwbi wg¯¿x – plumber

bvwcZ – hairdresser Av‡e`b/`iLv¯Í Kiv – to apply


K¤úvwb – company PvKix – job
GKvD‡›U›U/ wnmveiÿK – accountant wkÿK/wkwÿKv – teacher

civgk©/ Dc‡`k - advice Abyôvb – programme


Dc‡`k/civgk© †`Iqv – to advise DbœwZ – progress
ivaywb/ivay‡b - cook cÖKí – project
K¨vwiqvi civgk©`vZv – careers adviser ‡hvM¨– qualified
†Uwj‡dvb/ `~ivjvcbx – telephone Awdm Kg©Pvix – employee/office worker
WvK †hvMv‡hvM – correspondence/ mail wb‡qvM – appointment
†eKvi – unemployed mfv – meeting
`uv‡Zi Wv³vi – dentist Av‡e`b Kiv – to apply to
bvm©vwi – nursery (for children) †eZb – salary
we`y¨rwgw¯¿ – electrician I‡qUvi/I‡q‡Uªm – waiter/waitress
wb‡qvMKZ©v – employer ˆmwbK – soldier
†eKvi – unemployed cÖwkÿYv_x© – trainee
e¨emv – business †L‡jvqvo/ µxovex` – sportsman/woman
cvVv‡bv – to send †dvb Kiv – to (tele)phone
AwfÁ – experienced UvBc Kiv – to type
WvKwcqb – postman AvBwU cÖ‡KŠkjx – IT engineer
†`vKvb mnKvixv – shop assistant IqvW© cÖ‡mmi – word processor

dig c~iY Kiv – form (to fill in) KvR – work


cÖwkÿY – training KvR Kiv – to work
Avq/†ivRMvi Kiv – to earn KviLvbv – factory
ivLv/ †i‡L †`Iqv – to keep wegvbKgx© – cabin crew/ flight attendant
Nievwo wbg©vZv – builder/bricklayer/mason e¨emvqx (gwnjv/cyiæl) – business man/woman
†eZb Qvov Rb‡mev Kiv – to do unpaid charity work

5 Future plans

fwel¨r– future QvÎQvÎx – student


`iKvi /cÖ‡qvRb nIqv – to need †ckv– career
PvIqv – to want to AbygwZ †`Iqv – to allow
cwiKíbv - plans e„×/e„×v/ eyov/eywo – old people
†LuvR Kiv – to look for cieZx© /Gici – next
ïiæ/Avi¤¢ Kiv – to begin/ start fwel¨r cwiKíbvv – plan (for future)
w¯’i Kiv /wm×všÍ †bIqv – to decide to ‡Q‡o hvIqv/ Z¨vM Kiv – to leave
Avkv Kiv – to hope Dchy³/ gvbvbmB – suitable
†hvM¨ – qualified Rvbv – to know
AvBb – law (subject) wek¦we`¨vjq – university
mvÿvrKvi – interview K‡jR/ gnvwe`¨vjq - college

B”Qv – to intend to cÖksmv /Zvwid Kiv – to praise


PviæKjv wel‡q cov‡kvbv – to study arts subjects cixÿvi Rb¨ cov‡kvbv – to study for (an exam)
wW‡cøvgv/mvwU©wd‡KU –diploma/certificate
Theme 3: Personal life and relationships

1 House and home

myLKi/ g‡bvig – pleasant Iqvwks †gwkb – washing machine

d¬¨vU – flat/ apartment †KZwj/ †KUwj –kettle


cÖ_g Zjvq – on the first floor evwo /evmv – (family) house/home
wb‡Pi Zjvq– on the ground floor AvmevecÎ – furniture
ev_/ †Mvmj/¯œvb – bath(tub) AvaywbK – modern /up-to-date
Awdm – office Kv‡c©U – carpet
†mvdv – sofa / settee †`Iqvj– wall
†mjvi – cellar/ basement wUb †Lvjvi hš¿ – tin opener
nvB-dvB – hi-fi/stereo system †evZj – bottle
†Pqvi – chair wew”Qbœ evwo – detached house
†kvevi Ni – bedroom jb – lawn
Pvwe – key Ni/ iæg – room
†`ivR Avjgvwi – chest of drawers Avjgvwi–cupboard
Avivg`vqK – comfortable Qv` – ceiling
wd«Rvi – freezer †g‡S – floor
Qzwi – knife PvivMvQ – plant
K¤^j – blanket fvwR/ fvRv Kivi c¨vb – frying pan
ivbœvNi – kitchen Kv‡Vi Pzjv - wooden stove
Pzjv/ †÷vf – stove/ cooker `iRv – door
kvIqvi – shower AveR©bv – rubbish
wmuwo – stairs †iwW‡qUi – radiator
Zjv/ Zjwewkó – storey/ floor Pv/Kwdi †Uwej – tea/coffee table
nvZvIqvjv †Pqvi – armchair gkvwi – curtain(s)
Rvbvjv – window U¨vc – tap
Lvgvi– farm Lvevi Ni – dining room
gvB‡µvI‡fb – microwave emvi Ni/ jvDÄ – living room/ lounge
wd«R – refrigerator/fridge I‡fb – oven
M¨vm – gas fvov evwo/evmv – rented house
wP‡j‡KvVv – attic/ loft †Wªwms †Uwej – dressing table
nvZgyL †avqvi wmsK – wash basin/ bathroom sink †MvmjLvbv/¯œvbNi/ev_iæg – bathroom
evm Kiv/_vKv – to live g¨vU/ gv`yi – mat
evMvb – garden Kvc/ †cqvjv – cup
mewR evMvb – vegetable garden _vjv /eiZb – plate
evwZ/ †Uwej j¨v¤ú – (table) light, lamp Uq‡jU/cvqLvbv – toilet/ lavatory
wWk Iqvmvi – dishwasher Qv` – roof
weQvbv – bed KuvP – glass
ev¼ †eW – bunk bed njNi – hallway

mvg‡bi/†cQ‡bi evMvb – front/back garden eviv›`v/ e¨vjKwb – balcony

2 Daily routines and helping at home

wRwbmcÎ – things/ belongings †Uwej cvZv – to lay the table


mvnvh¨ Kiv – to help gqjv/ AveR©bv – rubbish
evwo‡Z /evmvq – at home †UwejK¬_ – tablecloth
myBP Ab Kiv – to switch on cwi®‹vi Kiv – to clean
evB‡i hvIqv– to go out _vjv-evmb †avqv – wash up
ûfvi – vacuum cleaner evwjk – pillow
evwU – bawl covi †Uwej – reading desk
A‡cÿv Kiv – to wait for nvév Lvevi –snacks
Mig jvMv – to be hot/warm GK †Rvov – one pair
wL‡` jvMv – to be hungry UªvDRvi – pair of trousers
VvÐv jvMv – to be cold ûfvi Kiv – to vacuum
Z…òvZ© / wccvwmZ nIqv – to be thirsty Ic‡i †kvevi N‡i hvIqvv – to go up to a bedroom
Avjgvwi/ Iqvi‡Wªve – cupboard/ wardrobe mKv‡ji bvkZv LvIqv – to have breakfast
AvswU – ring (jewellery) Lvevi cwi‡ekb Kiv– (serving) dish/meal
†`Šov‡bvi RyZv – trainers Pvwei wis – key ring
ev· – box gqjvi cvÎ – dustbin
Kv‡bi `yj – earrings kvIqvi †bIqv – to (take a) shower
PvgP – spoon KzKzi wb‡q nuvUv – to walk with dog
Pz‡ji eªvk – hairbrush †mv‡qUvi – sweater/ pullover

`uv‡Zi eªvk – toothbrush cvqRvgv– pair of pyjamas


Kwd evbv‡bvi †gwkb – coffee maker gv‡Sgv‡S/ gv‡Sg‡a¨ – sometimes
Uzwc – cap D‡Vvb - yard
Gjvg© K¬K – alarm clock †MvQMvQ Kiv/ †MvQv‡bv – to tidy up
†eë – belt K`vwPr – rarely/ not often
iv‡Zi †cvkvK – nightdress evwo †div – to get/to go (home)
Mig †gvRv – warm socks Kvco †avqv – to wash clothes

†jc – quilt weQvbvi Pv`i – (bed)sheet


†K‡U †djv – to cut wjcw÷K – lipstick
Qzwi – knife nvZe¨vM – handbag
K¤^j – blanket mvevb – soap
KuvUv PvgP – fork IVv – to get up
gqjv – rubbish Nyg †_‡K IVv – to wake up
wb‡Pi Zjvq hvIqv – to go downstairs cwi‡ekb Kiv – to serve
mywZ– (made of) cotton cÖvqB – often
Dj/ ckg – (made of) wool mywZi †MwÄ – cotton vest
wmé/ †ikg – (made of) silk gRv Kiv – to have fun
evwoi KvRKg© Kiv – to do the housework evRvi/†KbvKvUv Kiv – to do the shopping
†mvg/g½jev‡i – on Mondays/on Tuesday... `~i/AcmviY Kiv – to take out (the rubbish bin)
ZvK – shelf †cvkvK civ – to get dressed
ivbœvN‡ii wm¼ – kitchen sink IVv‡bv – to get up
ivbœv Kiv – to cook cÖ¯‘Z nIqv – to get ready
_vjv-evmb †avqv – to do the washing-up `vwo Kvgv‡bv – to have a shave

evMvb Kiv – to do the gardening †R‡M IVv – to wake up


Kvco †avqv – to do the laundry †Mvm‡ji †Zvqv‡j – (bath) towel
B¯¿x Kiv – to do the ironing †avqv – to wash
weQvbv †MvQv‡bv – to make the bed kv¤úy – shampoo

Ni †MvQv‡bv – to tidy up the room †`wi /wej¤^ – late


eÜ Kiv –to close †cqvjv – cup
dzj – flower wU-mvU© – T-shirt
dzj`vwb – flower vase †`ivR – cupboard

`¯Ívbv – glove KvR Kiv – to work


ev”Pv †`Lvïbv – childminding ckwg D‡ji †mv‡qUvi – sweater/ jersey
w`‡bi mgq – time (of day) ZvovZvwo – early
D‡ji †cvkvK - woolen garments Kvco civ – to put on (clothes)
wRb&m – jeans KuvP – glass
†`Šov‡bvi †cvkvK – track suit †X‡j †`Iqv – to pour
†Zvgvi Pzj/`uvZ eªvk Kiv – to brush your teeth/your mKv‡j/weKv‡j - in the morning(s)/in the
hair afternoon(s)

Pkgv – spectacles/ glasses R¨v‡KU – jacket


cÖkvabx – make-up Lvwj Kiv – to empty
†cvkvK – garment ‡Pnviv – face

3 Role models

Awf‡bZv - actor cÖfve - influence


weÁvcb - adverts AbyKiY/bKj Kiv – to imitate
e¨w³Z¡- personality Mv‡bi K_v - lyrics
ˆewkó¨ - characteristic g‡Wj - model
Mvb – song Av`k© e¨w³/gwnjv – role model
mvnmx - brave msev`cÎ/Le‡ii KvMR – newspaper
fv‡jv/Lvivc e¨envi Kiv – to behave well/badly weL¨vZ/RbwcÖq e¨w³ –famous celebrities
e¨envi/AvPiY – behaviour ¸Y - quality
bKj Kiv – to copy g¨vMvwRb – magazine

weL¨vZ - famous mnvqK - helpful


†`vl/ ÎæwU - fault AbymiY Kiv – to follow
dzUej †L‡jvqvo - footballer ZviKv – a star
fv‡jv/Lvivc `„óvšÍ/D`vniY – good/bad example cÖksmvfvRb/kÖ×vfvRb e¨w³ - idol

4 Relationships with family and friends

`ËK /cvjK– adopted D`vi/ mü`q – generous


e„× /e„×v – elderly `qvjy / myü`– kind/ nice
eQi eqmx– ... years old j¤^v – tall
wVKvbv – address bvwb/`vw` – grandmother
hgR †g‡q– female twin(s) bvbv/`v`v – grandfather
e„×/e„×v – older mywL/ Lywk – happy
eÜz/evÜex – friend cyiæl gvbyl – man

eÜzZ¡ – friendship mr /m”PwiÎ / kvjxb – honest/ decent


mywcÖq/ my›`i – pleasant, nice †eu‡U – short
†cÖg Kiv/ fv‡jvevmv – to love Af`ª /AgvwR©Z /iƒp – rude/ impolite
†cvlv cÖvYx – pet my›`i/my›`ix – pretty
†cÖg – love hgR – twin(s)
eQi eq¯‹ nIqv– to be ... years old KzrwmZ /wekÖx – ugly
`vwo– beard Li‡Mvk – rabbit
evPvj/ gyLiv – chatty/ talkative j¤^v/ `xN© – long

wkï – baby Pkgv – spectacles/ glasses


wb‡e©va/ †evKv – stupid †ivMv cvZjv – thin
D¾¡j Pzj – blond (hair) Av¤§v/ gv – mummy/ mum/ mother

gyL– mouth ¯^vgx – husband

†KuvKov‡bv – curly weevwnZ/weevwnZv – married


Kgeqmx – younger ev`vgx †PvL – brown eyes
e¨w³Z¡/ PwiÎ – personality /character RNb¨/ AcªxwZKi – nasty/ unpleasant
¯‹z‡ji eÜz – school friend wgwó/ mykÖx/ my›`i – sweet, cute

AweevwnZ – single, unmarried cvZjv – slim


weovj – cat g„Z – dead
ev`vwg Pzj – brown hair RvZxqZv – nationality
UvK – bald fvB‡cv/†evb‡cv – nephew
Pzj – hair fvBwS/†evbwS – niece
KzKzi – dog cvwievwiK bvg – family name
wMwbwcM – guinea pig PvPv/gvgv/dzcv/ Lvjy – uncle
¯^vaxb – independent Ajm/ Avj‡m – lazy
AvZ¥wek¦vmx – self-confident PvPvZ/gvgvZ/LvjvZ/dzcvZ †evb – female cousin
myLx/ Lywk/ Avbw›`Z – happy/ pleased/ glad AveŸv/ evev/ wcZv - daddy/ dad/ father

KvD‡K †Pbv/Rvbv – to know (a person) fvMvfvwM Kiv – to share


eÜz /†Q‡j eÜzz – friend/boyfriend †n‡i hvIqv – to lose
eÜz /†g‡q eÜzz – friend/girlfriend PvPvZ/gvgvZ/LvjvZ/dzcvZ fvB – male cousin
evev-gv/AvZ¥xqš^Rb – parents/relatives eq‡d«Û/ †Q‡jeÜz – boyfriend
mr fvB – half-brother †Qv‡Uv – small

mr †evb – half-sister Nb Kv‡jv Pzj _vKv – to have dark/black hair

†mvbvwj gvQ – goldfish ¯^v_©ci – selfish


ZvjvKcÖvß ¯^vgx/¯¿x – divorced
GKgvÎ mšÍvb – only child bgª/ mykxj/ webqx – polite
we‡q Kiv – to marry cÖ_g bvg – first/given name
†cÖ‡g cov – to be in love with †`Lv Kiv – to meet

Rb¥ †bIqv – to be born nvmv/ nvmvnvwm Kiv – to laugh


cwievi – family †Q‡j /evjK – boy
K¬vwšÍKi – tiring `qvjy – kind
K¬vwšÍ – tiredness †KuvKov‡bv – curly

K¬všÍ – tired Bu`yi – mouse


Rvbv/ AeMZ nIqv – to know/to be aware (a fact) eÜzmyjf – friendly/ kindly/ nice
mykxj - nice PvwP/ dzcy/ Lvjv/ gvwg – aunt
†evb – sister jvRyK – shy
bvix /gwnjv - woman K”Qc/ KvwQg – tortoise
eD/ ¯¿x – wife welbœ/ `ytLx/ `yLx – sad
†g‡q /Kb¨v – girl/daughter GKgvÎ – only
†Q‡j /cyÎ – son eq®‹/ eqmx – old, elderly
cÖvq Kv‡jv/ k¨vgjv - dark cÖwZ‡ekx/ cokx – neighbour

cvMj – mad/ crazy ¯^i – voice


fvB – brother duvKv - empty

5 Childhood

fv‡jvevmv/ kÖ×v Kiv – to love/ to adore wb‡R wb‡R Dc‡fvM Kiv – to enjoy oneself
cQ›` Kiv – to like Ic‡i IVv/ Pov – to climb
wkky / ev”Pv – baby eKv †`Iqv – to tell off/ to scold

KwgK eB – comic book †Ljv – game

gyL †Mvgov /fvi Kiv – to sulk Kgeqmx – young


†`Šov‡bv – to run Kgeqmx †jvK – young person
N„Yv Kiv – to hate †Ljbv – toy

Nygv‡bv – to sleep cyZzj – doll


†Q‡j‡ejv/ ˆkke – childhood Kuv`v /KvbœvKvwU Kiv – to cry

†Qv‡Uv †Q‡j /†g‡q – child AwaKZi cQ›` Kiv – to prefer


wK‡kvi /wK‡kvix - adolescent Mí ejv – to tell a story

c~~Y©eq¯‹ – grown-up cybive„wË Kiv – to repeat

e‡ov nIqv – to grow up jvd †`Iqv – to jump


Theme 4: The modern world

1 Environmental issues

ˆe`y¨wZK evwZ– lightbulb Av¸b – fire

fq Kiv/ fq cvIqv – to fear/ to be afraid eb¨v – flood


ˆRe – organic A¯^v¯’¨Ki - unhealthy

KvV – wood/ timber wbtm„Z †Zj – oil slick


e„wócÖavb ebvÂj– rainforest ZvcgvÎv e„w× cvIqv – to go up (temperature)

cwieZ©b – change ûgwK †`Iqv/ kvmv‡bv – to threaten


Kqjv – coal mgy‡`ªi †XD – sea wave

hvZvqvZ/ PjvPj – traffic c„w_ex – earth/ world

`~lY – contamination NvUwZ - shortage


IRb ¯Íi – ozone layer †cUªwjqvg – petroleum
ev¯Íe¨we`¨v – ecological A¨vwmW †iBb/ A¤øe„wó – acid rain
evwo-N‡ii AveR©bv – household waste `~wlZ Kiv – polluting
`~wlZ – polluted bó/aŸsm/weaŸ¯Í – to destroy
fvMfvwM K‡i Mvwo e¨envi – car sharing cwi®‹vi – clean
MÖxbnvDR G‡d± – greenhouse effect †Møvevj Iqvwg©s/wek¦ DòZv – global warming
hvbRU– traffic jam wimvBwK¬s – recycling
cvigvbweK kw³ – nuclear energy Acwi®‹vi/ †bvsiv, gqjv – dirty
bevqb‡hvM¨ kw³ - renewable energy euvPv‡bv – to save
cwi‡ek – environment Abve„wó – drought

wecbœ – endangered wbivcËv – safety


evqykw³‡Z hv †Nv‡i - wind turbines wejyß - disappear
cÖRvwZ – species N~wY©So – tornado
†cUªj – petrol nZ¨v Kiv/ †g‡i †djv – to kill
†mŠikw³‡K iƒcvšÍwiZ Kivi hš¿ – solar panels ÿwZMÖ¯Í /wkKvi – victim (men and women)
cwi‡ek m‡PZb nIqv – to be ‘green’/ ecologically
aware

2 Weather and climate

ckjv e„wó – shower VvÐv c‡o‡Q – it is cold


D¾¡j- bright/ fine AvenvIqv Lvivc – it is bad weather

Kzqvkv – fog Zzlvive„Z/Zzlv‡i XvKv – it is icy


nvév Kzqvkv – mist eid co‡Q – it is snowing
Kzqvkv”Qbœ/ Kzqvkvgq – misty weRjx PgKv‡”Q – it is thundering
Zvc – heat el©vwZ – raincoat
cwieZ©b Kiv – to change †KvU – coat
Mig – hot Lvivc – bad
AvKvk – sky eid/ Zzlvi – snow
Rjevq~ – climate eid cov – to snow
†gNjv/ †g‡N XvKv– cloudy, overcast eidve„Z – snowy
wWwMÖ – degree DËi – north
†Rjv – county †gN – cloud
¯‹vd© – scarf/ muffler †gNjv– cloudy
†iv`v‡jv/ †iv‡`jv – sunny interval So– storm
c~e© – east cwðg – west
Zviv – star QvZv – umbrella
gv_v XvKvi ¯‹vd© – headscarf e„wó cov– to rain
cÖej – strong e„wó – rain
VvÐv/ kxZ– cold FZz – season
eid - ice m~h© – sun
.. wWwMÖ ZvcgvÎv – it is .... degrees `wÿY – south
w`bUv my›`i – the day is fine ZvcgvÎv – temperature
Mig c‡o‡Q – it is warm AvenvIqv – weather
Kzqvkv n‡”Q – it is foggy eRª/ weRjx – thunder
†iv` D‡V‡Q – it is sunny evZvm – wind
AvenvIqvi c~e©vfvm - weather forecast evZvm eB‡Q – it is windy

3 Travel and transport


we‡`k – abroad †÷kb – station
`yN©Ubv – accident evm †÷kb – bus station
ûfviµ¨vd&U – hovercraft ‡ij †÷kb – railway station
wegvbe›`i – airport wW‡Rj – diesel
‡bŠKv/ RvnvR– boat/ ship Mvwo ivLv – to park
j÷ cÖcvwU© Awdm – lost property office Mvwoi PvKv bó/ APj – puncture/ breakdown
Avmv/hvIqvi wUwKU – single (ticket) wUwKU Awdm – ticket office
evm ÷c – bus stop wK‡jvwgUvi – kilometre
AvMgb – arrival nuvUv – to walk
Avmv /†cuŠQv‡bv – to arrive wgUvi – metre
AeZiY Kiv – to land AvÛviMÖvDÛ/cvZvj‡ij – underground
evm– bus GwM‡q hvIqv –to get on
PvjK – driver BwÄb – engine
†gvUiI‡q – motorway †gvUimvB‡Kj – motorbike
D‡ovRvnvR/wegvb – aeroplane cieZx© – next
gvjcÎ - luggage WªvBwfs jvB‡mÝ – driving licence
Avmv-hvIqvi wUwKU – return (ticket) cwiPqcÎ – proof of identity
wUwKU– ticket c_Pvix – pedestrian
w`bUv fv‡jv KvUzK– have a nice stay PvKv – tyre
hvÎv ïf †nvK – have a good journey hvbevn‡bi `iRv – door of vehicle

mvB‡Kj – bicycle cÖvavb¨ – priority


mvB‡Kj Pvjv‡bvi iv¯Ív – bicycle lane Mvwo cvK© Kiv – to park car

‡PŠgv_v – crossroads cø¨vUdg© – platform


jwi /UªvK – lorry, truck MwZ Kgv‡bv – to reduce speed

`yi hvÎvi †KvP – long distance coach †`wi/†`ix/wej¤^ – delay


wki¯¿vY – (crash) helmet PvKv – wheel
cwieZ©b – change cÖavb moK – main road
Pvjv‡bv– to drive †Uªb ai‡Z e¨_© nIqv – to miss train
cwiZ¨³ gvjc‡Îi Awdm – left-luggage office (Riæix Ab¯’vq) †ei nevi c_ – (emergency) exit
PvjK (evm, U¨vw·) – driver (of bus, taxi etc) wekÖvg Ni – waiting room
†ijjvBb– railway _vgv – to stop
hvb PjvPj – traffic wbivcËv – safety
Mvwoi eyU – boot of car U¨vw· – taxi
ågY/hvÎv Kiv – to travel mvwf©m †÷kb – service station
wUwKU B݇c±i – ticket inspector †Uªb/ †ijMvwo – train
GUv K‡iv bv – don’t do it ågY/ hvÎv – journey, trip
ewnM©gb – departure Uªvg – tram
†ewi‡q Avmv/bvgv – get out/get off Rb-cwienb – public transport
Kv÷g&m - customs †dix – ferry
AwZµg Kiv – to overtake, to pass †Nvovi Mvwo– horse cart
2 Hobbies, interests, sport and exercise

gvQ aiv/ai‡Z hvIqv – to go fishing evMvb Kiv– to do gardening


Avbv/wb‡q Avmv – to fetch evMvb – garden
†Ljva~jv – athletics †evW© †MBg – board game
†Uwbm ej – tennis ball †Xvj– drums
AeKvk/ Aemi mgq – leisure / pastime(s) we`y¨rPvwjZ †MBg/†Ljv – electronic game
†evwjs †Ljvi RvqMv – bowling alley fvi D‡Ëjb Kivi cÖwkÿY –weight lifting training
dzUej – football wfwWI †MBg – video game
†Ljvayjvi †K›`ª/ †¯úvU©m †m›Uvi – sports centre ev`¨ hš¿ evRv‡bv – to play (musical instrument)
ˆbk K¬ve – nightclub †Ljvayjv Kiv – to play (games/sports)
†Quvov/ Quy‡o gviv – to throw evRv‡bv – to play (instrument)
wb‡R wb‡R K‡iv – do-it-yourself (DIY) e¨vWwg›Ub †Ljv – to play badminton
cÎwgZv – penfriend AvBm †¯‹BUm – ice skates
Avgvi evwo‡Z/evmvq - at my home cvV/cVb – reading
†Ljvi gvV – play field cov /cvV Kiv – to read
†`Šov‡bv– to run Bqy_ K¬ve – youth club
bvPv/b„Z¨ Kiv – to dance g¨vP/ cÖwZ‡hvwMZv – match/ game
AuvKv – to draw muvZvi Kiv/muvZiv‡bv – to swim

`vev – chess Aemi – pastime


†kvbv – to listen †¯‹BU Kiv- to do skating
`j – team jyWy †Ljv - to play ludo
†ivjvi †¯‹BUm – rollerskates gywóhy×Í – boxing
Av‡gv`-cÖ‡gv` – entertainment Kzw¯Í Kiv - to do wrestling
muvZvi Kiv/muvZv‡i hvIqv – to go swimming †bŠKv evBP/ cÖwZ‡hvwMZv – boat race
iO Kiv – to paint wcqv‡bv evRv‡bv – to play piano
†bŠKv Pvjv‡bv - boating Wze †`Iqv – to dive
mgy`ª/mvMi cvwo †`Iqv – to sail Dcb¨vm – novel
†Nvovq Pov – to go horse-riding jvd †`Iqv/jvdv‡bv – to jump
†evwjs Kiv – to go (tenpin) bowling wekÖvg/Avivg Kiv – to relax
cvwb‡Z ¯‹x Kiv – to (water) ski AskMÖnY Kiv – to participate
†Ljvayjv Kiv – to do sports Avivg Kiv – to rest
mvB‡Kj Pvjv‡bv – to go cycling evB‡i hvIqv – to go out
cvnv‡o IVv - mountain climbing Avgy‡`/†KŠZzKwcÖq – sporty
nuvU‡Z hvIqv – to go for a walk †÷wWqvg – stadium
euvwk – flute †Ljvayjvi gvV– sports ground
†envjv – violin XvK †cUv‡bv – to trumpet
kixi PP©v – gymnastics nvi‡gvwbqvg – harmonium

GKvKx Dc‡fvM Kiv – to enjoy oneself RwMs Kiv – to go jogging


cÖwZ‡hvwMZvq bvg †`Iqv – to register/ to enter (for `~i c‡_ nuvUv – to go for a long walk/hike
competition)

3 Shopping and money matters

mycvi gv‡K©U – supermarket mÂq/Rgv Kiv – to save/to make savings


†Kbv/µq /Lwi` Kiv – to buy e¨v¼ – bank
c‡KUgvwb/nvZLiP – pocket money hvIqv – to go
¸wU‡q †djv – to close down Mnbv/‡mvbv/Aj¼v‡ii †`vKvb – jewellery shop
eyPvi/KmvB/gvs‡mi †`vKvb – butcher/ butcher's ˆe‡`wkK gy`ªv wewbg‡qi †`vKvb – foreign exchange
shop office

UvKv/cqmvi fvswZ/fvOwZ – change/ coins/ currency Avb‡›`i Rb¨ †KbvKvUv - shopping for pleasure
†KbvKvUv – purchases wWcvU©‡g›Uvj †÷vi – departmental store
m¯Ív/ Kg`vgx – cheap eÜ Kiv – to close

†Qv‡UvLv‡Uv †`vKvb – small shop gyw`i †`vKvb –grocery shop


†WweU KvW© – debit card RyZv/Ry‡Zv – shoes
eB‡qi †`vKvb – bookshop †`vKvb/†÷vi– shop/ store
wUj/K¨vk †W¯‹ – till/ cash desk Dcnv‡ii †`vKvb – gift shop
‡µwWU KvW© – credit card †mjd-mvwf©m †`vKvb – self-service shop
†Lvjv n‡”Q – opening †`vKvb`vi /we‡µZv – seller/ shopkeeper
Uzwc – hat evRvi /gv‡K©U – market
ivbœv Kiv gvs‡mi †`vKvb – cooked meat shop †`vKv‡bi Rvbvjv – shop window
Uªv‡fjvm© †PK – traveller’s cheque ‡eKvwi /iæwUi †`vKvb – bakery
cQ›` – choice †Lvjv/Ly‡j ivLv– to open
RyZvi gvc – shoe size Ily‡ai †`vKvb – chemist’s shop

K‡Zv?/K‡Zv¸‡jv? – how much/how many `vwg/`vgx/ g~j¨evb – expensive


AW©vi †`Iqv – to order UvKv-cqmvi _‡j (gwnjv) – purse

†`vKvb`vi – shopkeeper Drcbœ `ªe¨ - product


cÖwZ‡hvwMZv - competition `vg/g~j¨ – price
wgwói †`vKvb/myBU kc – sweet shop wefvM – department
†µZv/LwiÏvi - consumer cø¨vvw÷K e¨vM/_wj – plastic bag
†Kbv `vg/µqg~j¨– cost-price †mBj/g~j¨n«vm – sale
Pvgov – leather †Lvjv evRvi – open market
AvOzj – finger gvc – size
e¨vqvg – exercise wewµ Kiv/†ePv – to sell
wej/ iwk` – bill /receipt Kvco-‡Pvco – clothes
UvKv-cqmvi _‡j (cyiæl‡`i) – wallet ˆZwi/evbv‡bv – to make
`iKvwi †KbvKvUv Kiv – to go for essential wecYx ‡K›`ª/kwcs †m›Uvi– shopping centre/ shopping
shopping mall

g‡bvnix †`vKvb – stationery/ stationery shop

4 Accidents, injuries, common ailments and health issues

Av‡iv my¯’ – to be better m~P/myuB †dvUv‡bv/Bb‡RKmvb – injection


Amy¯’/ AmyL - ill/ sick wRnŸv - tongue

GRgv / k¦vmKó - asthma IRb Kgv‡bv - to lose weight

R¡i nIqv - to have a temperature nvZ - hand

‡cU e¨_v Kiv - to have stomachache Kv‡b e¨_v Kiv - to have earache

ürwcÐ/nvU©– heart Amy¯’Zv – illness


Mjvq e¨_v Kiv – to have a sore throat wPwKrmK/Wv³vi – doctor
gv_vvq e¨_v Kiv – to have a headache Ilya– medicine/ drugs
Amy¯’ †eva Kiv – to feel sick KvM‡Ri iægvj – (paper) handkerchief
Nvo k³ nIqv – to have a stiff neck bvK – nose
wc‡V e¨_v Kiv – to have backache †PvL – eye(s)
Kvgo †`Iqv/Kvgov‡bv - to bite †cÖmwµckvb – prescription
`uv‡Z e¨_v Kiv – to have toothache Kvb – ear
AvnZ – injured cv‡qi cvZv – foot
gyL – mouth †Kvgi– waist

evû – arm ûj †dvUv‡bv- to sting (eg bee)


ewo/ U¨ve‡jU – pill/ tablet eyK - chest

†`n/kixi – body †bIqv/ MÖnY Kiv – to take


`uvZ – tooth A¨vc‡q›U‡g›U – appointment
†c‡Ui AmyL – diarrhoea k¦vm/`g †bIqv - to breathe
Nygv‡bv – to sleep my¯’ – healthy
VvÐv jvMv – to have a cold i³ – blood
wmivc – syrup ¯^v¯’¨, kixi – health
a~gcvb Kiv/wmMv‡iU LvIqv – to smoke kh¨vkvqx/ weQvbvq _vKv – to stay in bed
a~gcvqx – smoker wekÖvg Kiv – to rest
nuvUz – knee Kó cvIqv – to suffer
Mjv – throat cøv÷vi jvMv‡bv – to stick plaster

j¤^v nIqv – to get taller ZvgvK – tobacco


gvivZ¥K – serious gv_v – head
d¬z/ Bbd¬ª‡qÄv – flu/ influenza c‡o hvIqv – to fall
IRb †e‡o hvIhv – to put on weight cv – leg
AvNvZ Kiv – to hit/ to knock Kvwk – cough
nvmcvZvj – hospital cvK¯’jx/‡cU – stomach
†meK/‡mweKv/ bvm© – nurse ewg Kiv – vomit
Amy¯’ n‡q cov /kixi Lvivc jvMv – to become ill/ to myVvg †`nx nIqv/ fv‡jv _vKv – to be in (good) shape/
feel sick to be (very) well

A¨v¤^y‡jÝ mvwf©m – ambulance service

5 Food and drink

A¨vwcÖKU – apricot d‡ji im – juice

†fov/ Lvwmi gvsm- lamb `ya – milk


Avbvim – pineapple Li‡Mvk – rabbit

Avg - mango mewR – vegetable


Kjv – banana †jg‡bW – lemonade
gvLb – butter LvIqv – to eat
ivbœv Kiv Lvevi – food (cooked) AvPvi - pickle
d‡ji im – fruit juice †Qv‡Uv UzKiv – (small) piece

†÷BK (Miæi gvs‡mi) – steak (beef) †cuqvR - onion


cvb Kiv – to drink Lvwmi gvsm – mutton
cvbxq – drink Lv`¨ – food
wUb – tin wWg – egg
UvUKv – fresh iïb – garlic
†Pwi – cherry wWg fvwR – omelette
Lvevi Dc‡fvM Kiæb/K‡iv – enjoy your meal Dcv‡`q / my¯^v`y/ gyL‡ivPK – delicious
wgwó – sweet KuvVvj – jack fruit
KmvB‡qi /gvs‡mi †`vKvb – butcher’s shop wgwó †KK/ †cmwUª – (sweet) pastry/cake
iæwUi †`vKvb – bread shop †Uv÷ – toast
Kwd – coffee ¯^v`MÜ – flavour
mv`v Kwd – white coffee c‡ivUv – paratha
†eªW/ iæwU – bread gvs‡mi ZiKvwi – meat curry
Kv‡jv Kwd – black coffee cvmZv – pasta
nuvm – duck †K‡Ki †`vKvb – cake shop
wWª‡¼i K¨vb - can of (drink) Kgjv – orange
MvRi – carrot mKv‡ji bvkZv – breakfast
nvjKv Lvevi– snack cvDiæwU – loaf
wmwiqvj – (breakfast) cereals gUiïwU – (green) peas
gvkiæg– mushroom cÖavb Lvevi – main meal
wµm&c - crisps †cqviv – guava
nU& PK‡jU – (hot) chocolate gvQ – fish
cvZvKwc/euvavKwc – cabbage gv‡Qi †`vKvb – fishmonger’s shop
¯úªvDU – brussel sprouts †Mvj gwiP – pepper
dzjKwc – cauliflower Av‡cj – apple
†jey – lemon Avjy – potato
†KvK – coke Miæi gvsm – beef

kkv – cucumber myc – soup


wgwói †`vKvb – sweet shop gyiwM – chicken
R¨vg – jam †fvR LvIqv – to have a meal
Pc/ KvU‡jU – chop/ cutlet Zv›`ywi – tanduri
wµg – cream cøvg – plum
`ya Kwd– white coffee g~~jv – radish
c¨vb‡KK – pancake ZiKvwi – curry
Pv‡ji AvUvi wcVv – rice cake AvOzi – grape
fvZ – rice †iwmwc – recipe
wmiKv – vinegar †fvR – meal
†cvjvI – pilaw rice Kveve - kebab
cwbi – cheese `B – yoghurt
PxR m¨vÛDBP – cheese sandwich †iv÷ – roast
Avjy fZ©v - mash potato mvjv` – (green) salad
KuvPv mewR – raw vegetables Pv – tea
`ycy‡ii Lvevi/ jv – lunch w`‡bi we‡kl Lvevi – special dish of the day

gvLb jvMv‡bv iæwU – (slice of) bread with butter †Zj I wmiKvi wgkÖY – oil and vinegar dressing
my¯^v`y / ¯^v`MÜc~Y© – tasty/ full of flavour wPswo/ Mj`v wPswo – prawn/ king prawn
Kv‡jvRvg – blackberry KuvPv gvsm – uncooked meat
†Zj - oil ivbœv Kiv gvsm – cooked meat
iv‡Zi Lvevi/ ˆbk †fvR – dinner Bwjk – hilsha
LwbR cvwb – mineral water mgymv – samosa
÷vU©vi – starter jeb – salt
gq`v – flour SuvSvj cvbxq – fizzy drink
AvUv – chapatti flour iv‡Zi Lvevi – supper
gkjv – spices fvwR gvQ – fried fish

UvUKv/ZvRv – fresh wPwb – sugar


÷ª‡eix – strawberry ïK‡bv/ïKbv Lvevi – dry food
Avjyi wPc&m – (potato) chips Uzbv – tuna
mvgyw`ªK Lvevi/ mx-dzW – seafood U‡g‡Uv – tomato
ïUwK – dried fish UzKiv – slice
†KK – cake evQz‡ii gvsm – veal
AvBmwµg – ice cream wbivwgl‡fvRx – vegetarian
¯^v` MÖnY Kiv – to taste gvsm – meat
¯^v` – taste wmg – green bean/peas
we‡K‡ji/weKv‡ji bvkZv - afternoon snack mwilv – mustard
cv‡qm/ cywWs/ nvjyqv – dessert/ pudding/ sweet
course
Non-topic-specific vocabulary

Abbreviations/acronyms

¯‹zj †k‡li(dvBbvj) cixÿv – school leaving exam †emiKvwi ms¯’v - NGO/ Non-Government
Organisations

kixi PP©v – PE RvwZ msN – UN (United Nations)


Rbve – Mr evsjv‡`k - BD/ Bangladesh
‡eMg - Mrs

Social conventions

†Lv`v nv‡dR /we`vq – goodbye ïf mKvj/mycÖfvZ – good morning


AvMvgxKvj †`Lv n‡e – see you tomorrow GUv e‡jv bv/ej‡eb bv – Don’t mention it
wkMwMi/ZvovZvwo/kxNª †`Lv n‡e – see you soon gvd/ÿgv Ki‡eb/ `ytwLZ – I’m sorry
c‡i †`Lv n‡e – see you later Awfb›`b! – Congratulations
kÖ×v mn – Kind regards ab¨ev` – thank you
mvnvh¨ K‡iv/Kiæb! – help! AbyMÖn /`qv K‡i – please/kindly
w`bUv ïf †nvK – Have a nice day ïf ivwÎ – good night

nu¨v – yes n¨v‡jv - hello


†Zvgv‡K/Avcbv‡K †`‡L Lywk njvg! bv – no
- Pleased to meet you!

Prepositions

G/ †Z/ w`‡K/ cÖwZ/ Awfgy‡L – to/ toward g‡a¨/ `yB‡qi g‡a¨– between (two objects)
Kv‡Q/ wbK‡U – near to m¤ú‡K©/ e¨vcv‡i/ †ÿ‡Î – in case of
Gi wc‡Q/ †cQ‡b – in the background †_‡K/ n‡Z – since/from
evB‡i – outside m¤ú‡K©/ m¤^‡Ü/ e¨vcv‡i – about
Gici/c‡i – after this/after hZÿb ch©šÍ bv – until/up to
Av‡M/c~‡e© – before wfZi/‡fZi w`‡q/ ga¨ w`‡q – through

m‡½/ mv‡_ – with g‡a¨ – between (several objects)


†_‡K/ n‡Z – from mg‡q/ PjvKvjxb – during/for
Rb¨/ w`‡q – for Kvi‡Y – because of
wec‡ÿ/ weiæ‡× – against Qvov/ e¨ZxZ – without
†cQ‡b/wcQ‡b/ wc‡Q – behind G Qvov /Zv Qvov – except for/besides this or that
gy‡LvgywL/ D‡jUv/Dëvw`K/ Aciw`‡K – opposite c‡i/ Abymv‡i/ Abyhvqx – according to
†_‡K `~‡i – far from wb‡P/ bx‡P – under(neath), beneath
mvg‡b/ Av‡M/ c~‡e© – in front of Dc‡i/Ic‡i – on/about (a subject)
wfZi/ †fZi – in Dc‡i/Ic‡i/IciZjvq - at the top of/upstairs
m¤§y‡L/mvg‡b – in front/in the foreground

Adjectives

GLbKvi w`‡b/ eZ©gvb mg‡q – present-day RgKv‡jv/ PgKcÖ`/Lye my›`i – magnificent


nvév/ cvZjv – light (weight) fvix – heavy
†Kvjvnjc~Y©/ ˆn‰P c~Y© – noisy A‡cÿvK…Z fv‡jv – better
cyi‡bv/civZb/ mv‡eK – old/former RNb¨/ fqven/ Lye Lvivc/ AcªxwZKi – dreadful/ awful
Ab¨/ Ab¨vb¨ – other gRvi/nvwmi – funny
†evKv/ wb‡e©va – stupid/silly ev‡R/ Lvivc – bad
mykÖx/ my`k©b – handsome/ beautiful/ fine KzrwmZ/ wekÖx/ K`h© – ugly/not pleasant
fv‡jv – good PgrKvi/ Ac~e© – marvellous
mswÿß – short/ brief GKBiKg/ Awfbœ – same
PgrKvi/ mykÖx – charming wbLuyZ/DrK…ó – perfect
fv½v – broken cwic°/ cvKv – mature/ripe
fqsKi/ fqven/ fqvbK/ wec`RbK¨ – dangerous cÖ‡qvRbxq/ `iKvwi/Acwinvh©/ Avek¨K – necessary
`viæY/ PgrKvi – great/ terrific/ nice bZzb/ byZb – new
Avivg`vqK– comfortable AmsL¨/ AMwYZ – numerous

myLx/Lywk – happy bZzb/ be¨ – new


†Qv‡UvLv‡Uv – short g‡Zv/ m`„k – similar
†Lvk‡gRvR – in a good mood wbK…ó/ RNb¨ – worse
`uvov‡bv – standing fiv/ fwZ©/ cwic~Y© – full
Kov /K‡Vvi – hard/ harsh Zvov /Zvovûov /e¨¯ÍZv – in a hurry
†kl /†k‡li – last c‡ii/ cieZx – next
AZ¨šÍ /LyeB `ytwLZ – very sorry Kv‡Q/ wbK‡U – near
RNb¨/ fqven/ Lye Lvivc/ AcªxwZKi – disgusting cÖK…Z/ LuvwU/ AK…wÎg – real/ true/ genuine
AZ¨šÍ `vgx/ g~j¨evb – very valuable wb‡Ri – own
wb‡`©vl/ ÎæwUgy³ - clean K…ZÁ – grateful
†Lvjv nvIqvq /evZv‡m – in the open air †bvsiv – dirty
MwZgq/cÖvYešÍ – dynamic †bvbZv – savoury/salty
djcÖm~ - effective mš‘ó/ cwiZ…ß – satisfied

ivMx – angry M¤¢xi/ ivkfvix – serious


cwikÖvšÍ – exhausted wbtm½/ GKvKx – alone
`ye©j – weak wbðzc/ PycPvc – silent
K¬vwšÍKi – tiring wbwðZ/mywbwðZ/ wbtmskq - sure
K¬všÍ/ kªvšÍ – tired †`wi‡Z AvMZ/ wejw¤^Z – late
wg_¨v /mwZ¨ bq – false/ not true mgqvbyeZx©/ mgqwbô – puncual
wcÖq – favourite kvwšÍwcÖq – peaceful
Zvjv jvMv/ AvU‡K hvIqv – locked bgybv /ˆewkóm~PK - typical
fxwZKi /`y`©všÍ – formidable Kv‡Ri /DcKvix – useful

kw³kvjx – strong ˆea – valid


†gvUv – fat mZ¨ /mwZ¨ – true
DuPz – high Kgeqmx – young
PvÂj¨Ki/D‡ËRbvc~Y©/ Av‡jvobm„wóKvix – terrific/ Awek¦vm¨ – unbelievable
sensational

Verbs

MÖnY Kiv – to accept Ic‡i hvIq – to go up


m‡½ /mv‡_ hvIqv – to accompany g‡i hvIqv – to die
†KbvKvUv /Lwi` Kiv – to buy muvZvi KvUv – to swim
mvnvh¨ Kiv - to help Rb¥MÖnY Kiv - to be born
†cÖg Kiv – to love †PvL eyjv‡bv – to browse (web)
hvIqv - to go cwi®‹vi Kiv – to clean
A‡cÿv Kiv / Avkv Kiv – to wait/expect fz‡j hvIqv – to forget
DbœwZ Kiv – to improve †Lvjv / Ly‡j †djv – to open
†dvb Kiv/ WvKv – to ring up/ to call Ae¨vnwZ ‡`Iqv – to excuse
†kLv /wkÿv †bIqv – to learn K_v ejv – to speak/ to talk
_vgv‡bv – to stop †Q‡o hvIqv/ Z¨vM Kiv – to leave
Avmv / AvMgb Kiv – to arrive e¨q /LiP Kiv – to spend
AeZiY Kiv – to land wPšÍv-fvebv Kiv – to think
Av‡jv R¡vjv‡bv/ myBP Ab Kiv - to light/ to switch on cvIbv †gUv‡bv/ cwi‡kva Kiv – to pay
aiv /a‡i †djv – to catch nviv‡bv – to lose
_vKv – to have AbygwZ †`Iqv – to allow
`iKv‡i jvMv – to need Kvgo †`Iqv – to bite

PvIqv– to want to Avb›` †`Iqv / Lywk Kiv – to please


B”Qv/AwfcÖvq _vKv – to intend to Kuv`v/ KvbœvKvwU Kiv – to cry
nIqv– to take place e„wó nIqv – to rain
cvb Kiv – to drink Wze †`Iqv – to dive
gyL fvi /†Mvgov Kiv – to sulk RvqMvq ivLv – to put/ to place
R¡vjv‡bv– to burn cÖkœ Kiv – to ask a question
jyKv‡bv – to hide av°v †`Iqv – to push
e`jv‡bv – to change/ to alter mÿg nIqv – to be able to
Mvb MvIqv – to sing Af¨vm Kiv – to practise

†LuvRv/ mÜvb Kiv – to look for †bIqv /LvIqv – to take/to eat


cQ›` /evQvB Kiv – to choose †kÖq g‡b Kiv – to prefer
Pg‡K †`Iqv – to shock `vg nIqv – to cost
wK¬K Kiv – to click cixÿvi cÖ¯‘wZ †bIqv – to prepare for (an exam)
Av‡`k †`Iqv – to order cwiwPZ Kiv – to introduce
ïiæ/Avi¤¢ Kiv – to begin/start avi †`Iqv – to lend
†evSv/ †evaMg¨ nIqv – to understand P‡j hvIqv/we`vq †bIqv – to leave
MYbv Kiv – to count/reckon ejv – to tell
Zvwo‡q †bIqv – to drive/to take axiMwZ‡Z Pjv – to slow down
Rvbv/ ÁvZ nIqv – to know wedj nIqv – to miss (train, etc.)
civgk© /Dc‡`k †`Iqv – to advise cvIqv – to receive
Pj‡Z _vKv – to continue †`Lv – to watch

mshZ Kiv – to check AbyZß nIqv – to regret/ to be sorry


bKj Kiv – to copy ab¨ev` †`Iqv – to thank
KvUv/ †K‡U †djv – to cut dig c~iY Kiv – to fill in a form

†`Šov‡bv/ Pvjy Kiv – to run †`Lv Kiv– to meet


wek¦vm Kiv/ wPšÍv Kiv – to believe/ think †givgZ Kiv – to repair
†`Lv‡bv – to show Awfb›`b/¯^vMZ Rvbv‡bv – to welcome
bvPv – to dance cybivq /Avevi ejv – to repeat

w¯’i Kiv – to decide DËi †`Iqv – to reply


Iov/ DÇqb Kiv – to take off (aeroplane) eywKs Kiv – to book (hotel, etc.)
eY©bv Kiv – to describe k¦vm †bIqv – to breathe
`ycy‡ii Lvevi LvIqv – to have lunch ms‡ÿc Kiv – to summarise
wRÁvmv Kiv – to ask for †b‡g cov – to go down/get off
PvIqv/ B”Qv‡cvlY Kiv – to want/ to desire gyL †div‡bv/‡Nviv‡bv – to turn round
wU‡K _vKv – to last †iŠ`ª¯œvb Kiv/†iv` †cvnv‡bv – to tan, to sunbathe
AvuKv – to draw wd‡i /‡dir Avmv – to return
N„Yv Kiv – to hate/detest nvmvnvwm Kiv – to laugh

aŸsm Kiv – to destroy gRv/Avb›` Kiv – to have fun


ejv – to say _vgv – to stop

ZK© Kiv – to argue emv – to sit down


†`Iqv / `vb Kiv – to give jvd †`Iqv– to jump
†`‡LI bv †`Lv / D‡cÿv Kiv – to overlook mnvqZv Kiv - to back up
gy‡Q †djv – to erase AvNvZ Kiv /†UvKv †`Iqv – to hit/ to knock
Nygv‡bv – to sleep Rvbv – to know
AwZµg Kiv / bvMvj aiv – to overtake cjvqb Kiv /Gov‡bv – to escape/to avoid
e`j Kiv – to exchange Rjw` Kiv – to hurry up

Lvwj Kiv – to empty DrmvwnZ nIqv – to be interested in


†jLv – to write †kvbv – to listen to
Avwj½b Kiv – to hug /to embrace muvZv‡i hvIqv – to go swimming
avi Kiv – to borrow f`ª e¨envi Kiv - to behave well
wjwce× /aviY Kiv – to record /to contain jM Bb Kiv – to log in/on
†kvbv – to hear Pvwj‡q †bIqv – to manage/ to cope
†fZ‡i †XvKv- to enter/ to go in Zvovûov Kiv – to hurry
cvVv‡bv – to send Avivg Kiv – to relax
Avkv Kiv – to hope †i‡M hvIqv – to get angry
†Póv Kiv – to try IVv – to get up
nIqv – to be NUv – to happen
†jLvcov Kiv – to study ¯§iY /g‡b Kiv – to remember/ to recall

Gov‡bv – to avoid Kvgv‡bv (`vwo) – to shave


†evSv‡bv – to explain wekÖvg Kiv – to rest
evbv‡bv – to make/do GK‡N‡q jvMv – to be bored/ to get bored

Kv‡R jvMv – to be necessary wgwjZ nIqv – to meet up

eÜ Kiv – to close/ to shut Nyg †_‡K IVv – to wake up

D`&hvcb Kiv – to celebrate Abyfe Kiv – to feel


†kl Kiv – to finish e¨envi Kiv – to use

KvR Kiv – to work/ to function NªvY †bIqv – to smell

a~gcvb Kiv – to smoke Aew¯’Z nIqv – to be (situated)

†RZv – to win/earn `„wó‡MvPi nIqv – to appear


†i‡L †`Iqv – to keep cwi‡ekb Kiv – to serve

cvK© Kiv - to park N›Uv evRv‡bv – to ring

†e‡o IVv – to grow up evB‡i hvIqv – to go out


†e‡q IVv – to climb †fvMv/ Kó cvIqv – to suffer
eKv †`Iqv – to tell off/ to scold g„`y nvwm †`Iqv – to smile
IRb †e‡o hvIqv – to put on weight AbymiY Kiv – to follow
evm Kiv – to live †K‡U †`Iqv – to delete
AbyKiY Kiv – to imitate UvBc Kiv – to type
Qvcv‡bv – to print WvDb‡jvW Kiv – to download/upload
`vIqvZ/wbgš¿Y Kiv – to invite a‡i ivLv – to hold

wb‡ÿc Kiv – to throw †U‡b †Zvjv– to pull


†Ljv Kiv– to play c‡o hvIqv – to fall
P‡j hvIqv – to leave ¯úk© Kiv – to touch
bvgv‡bv – to drop †Nviv – to turn
cvV Kiv – to read Kvwk †`Iqv – to cough
fvov Kiv – to rent/hire KvR Kiv – to work
IRb Kgv‡bv – to lose weight cvi nIqv – to cross
LvIqv – to eat Luy‡R †ei Kiv – to find
wg_¨v ejv – to lie nZ¨v Kiv – to kill
†hvM¨/Dchy³ nIqv – to deserve e¨envi Kiv – to use
ivLv – to put wewµ Kiv – to sell

Xvjv – to pour Avmv – to come


†`Lvïbv Kiv – to look after/to take an interest in †`L‡Z hvIqv – to visit
Pzc /wbtkã _vKv – to be quiet/ to stop making a †fZ‡i hvIqv /evwo /evmvq hvIqv – to go in/go home
noise

K…ZKvh© nIqv – to succeed/to be successful/to ewg Kiv – to vomit


pass (exam)

_vKv – to stay

Colours

mv`v – white Kv‡jv – black


bxj – blue Kgjv – orange
L‡qix – brown †Mvjvwc – pink
nvév – light jvj – red
Mvp – dark meyR – green
a~mi – grey †e¸wb – violet/purple
†kvbv – yellow

Adverbs

eZ©gv‡b – currently m¤¢eZ – perhaps


c~‡e©/AZx‡Z – in the past AviI/AwaK – more

Aek¨/Z‡e – however eis – rather


BwZg‡a¨ – in the mean time Ges GLb ch©šÍ – and yet
evB‡i – outside cÖvq – nearly
GLv‡b – here Awej‡¤^ – immediately
ILv‡b – over there AwZ/AZ¨šÍ/ AwZkq – very
GKm‡½ - together evisevi, µgvMZ – always/still
A‡bKw`b a‡i – for a long time I/ ZvQvov – too
¸iæZifv‡e/gvivZ¥Kfv‡e - badly Avwe®‹vi Kiv – to find
A‡cÿvK…Z fv‡jv – better m¤úªwZ – recently
me©Î – everywhere cÖvqB – often
gv‡S-gv‡S – sometimes Awej‡¤^ – soon
mevi Dc‡i/ aiv‡Quvqvi evB‡i – above all, especially Zvic‡iI Avevi – still (continuation)/ again

Quantities

h‡_ó – enough GK UzKiv – a piece of


GK‡kv– one hundred mvgvb¨ – a little
cÖPzi/ A‡bK – a great deal of/ a lot of GK cvÎ – a pot of
KwZcq/ K‡qK – several GK Z…Zxqvsk – a third of

GK PZz_©vsk – one quarter of GK wUb – a tin of


A‡a©K – half GK †evZj – a bottle of
wKQz – some cÖvq `kUv - about ten

GK nvRvi – one thousand GK WRb – a dozen of

cÖvq GK nvRvi – about a thousand GK dvwj – a slice of

GK c¨v‡KU/cv‡m©j – a packet/ parcel of msL¨v – number

GK wewjqb/ GK nvRvi wgwjqb – one billion/ one GK‡kvi KvQvKvwQ – about one hundred
thousand million

Conjunctions

GQvov/ Av‡iv/ I – also/too wKš‘/ Z‡e – but


ZLb – then A_ev – or
Ges/ I – and Zvn‡j – then

cÖ_gZ – first (of all) KviY – because


Gfv‡e /Hfv‡e – so (intensifier) D`vniY¯^iƒc – for example

Kv‡RB/ myZivs/ AZGe/ Kv‡RB - so/ therefore GKBfv‡e – as/like

Time expressions

Kvj †`Lv n‡e – see you tomorrow MZKvj – yesterday

mgqg‡Zv/ h_vmgq – on time w`b – day

eQi – year c‡ii w`b – the following day

Aciv‡ý / weKvj/we‡Kj – afternoon GLb – now


ïiæ‡Z – at the beginning mKvj‡ejv – morning

emšÍKv‡j - in (the) spring `ycyi‡ejv – midday


AvMvgx ciï – the day after tomorrow ga¨ivwÎ/ivZ – midnight
AvR/ AvR‡K – today gvm – month
wkMwMi – soon ivZ/ivwÎ – night
AvMvgxKvj – tomorrow GK cÿ – a fortnight
me©`v/ me mgq – from time to time mßvn – week
mgq – time mܨv/m‡Ü¨‡ejv – evening
kirKv‡j – in (the) autumn me©`v/me mgq – always
MÖx®§Kv‡j – in (the) summer cÖwZw`b / †ivR – every day
kxZKv‡j – in (the) winter wkMwMi – shortly, soon
†kl/ mgvwß – end wVK Av‡Q – all right
GLb †_‡K cuvP eQi ci mgq – time
– in five years from now

Other general expressions

wPšÍv K‡iv bv – never mind/it doesn’t matter I-K_v e‡jv bv – don’t mention it/you’re welcome

mvaviYZ – usually AviI GKevi – once more/ once again

mwVK/wbf©j
z _vKv – to be right `yt‡Li welq – what a pity

h‡_ó n‡q‡Q/Avwg wei³ - I had enough/I’m fed up KvR GwM‡q Pj‡Q – to be in the process of (doing)

fzj Kiv – to be wrong GB †h – here is


Aek¨B – of course H †h – there is
ï‡f”Qv/ ïf Kvgbv – good luck AviI fv‡jv - so much the better

GUv wbf©i K‡i – it depends AviI Lvivc - so much the worse


Avgvi – mine †Kgb Av‡Qv /Av‡Qb? – how are you?
KviY - reason Kv‡Ri aiY – way (of doing)
wRwbm – thing cÖ‡Z¨‡K – everyone/ everybody

aviYv - idea †KD – someone


aiY – type/ sort †Kv‡bvwKQz – something

Avb‡›`i mv‡_/ Lywkg‡b – with pleasure/ gladly IUv Kxfv‡e evbvb Ki‡e? – how do you spell that?

Avwg wKQz g‡b Kwi bv/ Avgvi wKQz hvq Av‡m bv –I Avgvi g‡Z/Avwg g‡b Kwi – in my opinion
don’t mind/I don’t care

Countries and continents

Avwd«Kv – Africa BD‡ivc – Europe

Rvg©vwb – Germany d«vÝ – France

DËi Av‡gwiKv – North America weª‡Ub – Great Britain


Bsj¨vÛ – England BwÛqv/fviZ – India
Gwkqv – Asia evg©v/gvqvbgvi - Burma/Myanmar
evsjv‡`k – Bangladesh Rvcvb – Japan
kÖxj¼v - Sri Lanka cvwK¯Ívb – Pakistan

K¨vbvWv – Canada hy³ivR¨ – United Kingdom


Pxb – China I‡qj&m – Wales
†bcvj– Nepal d«vÝ - France
†¯úb – Spain ivwkqv - Russia
hy³ivóª – United States myBRvij¨vÛ – Switzerland

Avqvij¨vÛ - Ireland gvjØxc - Maldives

Nationalities

Av‡gwiKvb – American weªwUk – British


Bs‡iR – English BwÛqvb/fviZxq – Indian

evsjv‡`wk – Bangladeshi evwg©R - Burmese


gvjØxcevmx - Maldivian Rvcvwb – Japanese
K¨vbvwWqvb – Canadian cvwK¯Ívbx - pakistani
PvBbxR – Chinese I‡qj&m– Welsh
†bcvwj– Nepalese †d«Â – French

¯ú¨vwbk – Spanish ivwkqvb - Russian


AvBwik – Irish myBm – Swiss
Areas and mountains

cve©Z¨ PÆMÖvg - Chittagong Hilltracks wm‡jU - Sylhet


XvKv - Dhaka e‡½vcmvMi - Bay of Bengal
Lyjbv- Khulna eywoM½v b`x - River Buriganga
gqgbwmsn - Mymensingh KvßvB †jBK - Kaptai lake
PÆMÖvg - Chittagong cÙv b`x - River Padma
bv‡Uvi - Natore my›`ieb - Sundarban (Mangrove)
‡mvbvi MuvI - Shonar Gaon K·evRvi - Cox's Bazar
ivRkvnx - Rajshahi ivOvgvwU - Rangamati
cvebv - Pabna

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