Everyday Phrases
BeginnerInformalStandard
Where did you come from? (where are you from)
Tumi kotha theke eshecho?
TOO-mee KAW-thah THAY-kay AY-shay-chhoh?
About this phrase
Literally
You where from have-come?
When to use it
Very common in introductions, especially with new acquaintances or travelers.
How it feels
Curious, friendly.
Formality
Informal (tumi)
Grammar
Word by word
Examples
In a conversation
You
Tumi kotha theke eshechho?
Where have you come from?
Friend
Ami Chattogram theke eshechhi. Tumi?
I've come from Chattogram. And you?
You
Ami London theke eshechhi.
I've come from London.
Common replies
Ami ... theke eshechhi
I have come from ...
Amar bari Sylhete
My home is in Sylhet