In our everyday conversation, we use some common expressions to express our happiness or sadness.
We use ‘Congratulation! (অভিনন্দন!)’, ‘Well done! (সাবাশ)’, ‘Great job! (দারুন করেছ!)’, ‘So happy to hear that!
(শুনে ভীষণ ভাল লাগলো!)’, ‘That’s great/wonderful! (চমৎকার!)’, etc. when we hear some good news. On the other hand,
we use expressions like ‘Sorry to hear that! (খুব খারাপ লাগল শুনে!)’ That’s hard/bad luck! (তোমার কপাল খারাপ!)’, etc. when
we hear some bad news or when something bad happens.
Here are some conversations where some of these expressions have been used. Read them carefully.
Situation 1: Seema’s mother has got a promotion in her job. She returns home with some packages of sweetmeats.
Seema:
Hey, Mom, you’re back so early today. What’s the matter? What’s in your hand?
Mother:
Oh, sweety, I’m so happy because I’ve got a promotion today! So, I bought your favourite sweet “chomchom” on my way
back home.
Seema:
Really! That’s great! Congratulation, Mom! I am so happy for you! And thanks for the sweetmeat. Father will also be happy to
hear the news. I’ll call him and pass the good news right away.
Mother:
Yes. I’m sure he will be. But don’t call him right now. Let’s surprise him when he gets home. We’ll then celebrate together.
Situation 2: Raqib was reading the newspaper in the morning. Suddenly he finds a poem written by his friend, Choyon, on the ‘Shishutosh’ page. He calls his friend instantly.
Choyon:
Hello, who’s this?
Raqib:
Hi, Choyon. Good morning and congrats!
Choyon:
Oh, thank you! So, have you seen it?
Raqib:
Yes, I have, pal. Great job! It’s still in my hand.
Choyon:
Did you like it?
Raqib:
Oh, yes! Very much. It’s a very nice poem. Just keep it up.
Choyon:
Thank you for encouraging me, Raqib. I’ll try my best. Bye.
Raqib:
Bye. Take care.
Situation 3: Tutul has got a good grade in the final examination. He meets his neighbour, Mrs. Samia on his way to school.
Tutul:
Good morning, Aunt Samia. How are you?
Mrs. Samia:
Hello, Tutul. I’m fine. Thank you. What about you? Your result was supposed to be out today. Haven’t you got it yet?
Tutul:
Yes. It’s already published. I’ve got GPA 4.9 out of 5.
Mrs. Samia:
That’s really great! Well done! You’ve always made us proud.
Tutul:
Thank you very much. Please, pray for me. Good bye.
Mrs. Samia:
Good bye. See you!
Now here are some conversations to show the expressions that we use when we see that someone to is sad or upset
Situation 4:Mahir’s family is moving to Dhaka as his father has got a new job there. He is very upset and talking to his friends about that at his school.
Hasan:
Hi, Mahir.
Mahir:
Hi.
Hasan:
Hey, you look so sad. What happened?
Russel:
Mahir and his family are moving to Dhaka. Today is his last day at school. That’s why he’s very much upset.
Hasan:
Is that true?
Mahir:
Yes. I don’t feel like going there at all. I’ll miss my school, my teachers, my neighbourhood, and above all, you. I’ll miss you a lot.
Hasan:
Oh! I’m really sorry to hear that! We’ll miss you too. Don’t be upset.
Situation 5: Rimi’s younger sister is in the hospital. She has high fever. Their landlady calls, and she picks up the phone.
Rimi:
Hello?
Mrs. Shammi:
Hello, Rimi. This is Mrs. Shammi. How’re you all doing?
Rimi:
Hello, Aunt Shammi. We’re fine. How are you?
Mrs. Shammi:
I’m fine. But why do you sound so upset? Is something wrong?
Rimi:
Yes, Aunt Shammi. Mala, my younger sister, is in the hospital with high fever.
Mrs. Shammi:
Oh! I’m sorry! How is she now?
Rimi:
The doctor said it’s nothing serious. But still I’m worried about her.
Mrs. Shammi:
I understand. Don’t worry. Everything will be fine. Call me if you need anything.
Rimi:
Thank you, Aunt Shammi. I will.
Situation 6: Mili failed in her mathematics test. Her classmate, Sara, asks her about the test.
Sara:
Hi, Mili. How much have you got in the test.
Mili:
Oh! Don’t ask about it.
Sara:
Why? What’s the matter?
Mili:
I’ve failed in it for the second time. I don’t know how to explain it to my parents.
Sara:
Aww! That’s hard luck! But I’m sure your parents will understand. Don’t be so upset. Better luck next time!
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