Everyday Phrases
I am a student
Ami ekjon student
AH-mee AK-jon STOO-dent
About this phrase
Literally
I one-person student
When to use it
Use this phrase when introducing yourself or when someone asks about your profession. In modern Bangladeshi Bangla, the English word student is much more common in daily speech than the traditional Bangla terms. If you want to be more specific about your gender in a formal setting, you can replace student with chhatro (male) or chhatri (female).
How it feels
Neutral and informative, suitable for any social or professional context.
Formality
Neutral, appropriate for any social setting
Grammar
Word by word
Rules in this phrase
Examples
In a conversation
Stranger
Apni ki koren?
What do you do?
You
Ami ekjon student
I am a student
Stranger
Accha, kothay poren?
I see, where do you study?
Common replies
Accha, apni ki poren?
I see, what do you study?
Bhalo, kothay poren?
Good, where do you study?