Mastering English prepositions is essential for accurate sentence structure and fluent communication. In this installment of our popular series on SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 4, we explore advanced prepositional phrases (techniques 31 to 40) complete with English-Bengali meanings and real-world examples to boost your grammar skills.
What Are Essential Prepositional Shortcuts (Techniques 31–40)?
English prepositions often do not translate literally from Bengali. Learning fixed prepositional combinations helps you avoid common syntactic errors in writing and speaking.
How to Use Advanced Prepositions Correctly in Sentences
Review the following 10 essential preposition rules, English-Bengali translations, and structural examples to perfect your grammar usage.
31. Nimagno, Nibishto (নিমগ্ন, নিবিষ্ট)
Use prepositions like absorbed in, plunged in, engaged in, busy in, occupied in, engrossed in, and immersed in to express deep concentration or involvement.
- Example: He was absorbed in deep thought. (সে গভীর ভাবনায় নিমগ্ন ছিল।)
32. Apotti Kora (আপত্তি করা)
Use object to or demur to when expressing disagreement or opposition.
- Example: Most Americans don't object to calling them by their first name.
33. Joga Kora, Songjukto Kora (যোগ করা, সংযুক্ত করা)
Use add to, affix to, append to, attach to, or credit to for connecting or adding items.
- Example: A tag question is a short question added to the end of a positive or negative statement.
- Example: Attach the CV (= curriculum vitae) to your application. (তোমার আবেদনপত্রের সাথে জীবনবৃত্তান্ত সংযুক্ত কর।)
- Example: Credit it to my account. (এটা আমার একাউন্টে জমা করে দাও।)
34. Interfering with vs. Interfering in (হস্তক্ষেপ করা)
Pay close attention to this vital grammar rule: use interfere with or meddle with for a person or thing, but use meddle in or interfere in for affairs or business.
- Example: Do not interfere with me, or in my business.
- Example: Do not meddle with my computer. (আমার কম্পিউটারে হস্তক্ষেপ করো না।)
- Example: Do not meddle in my affairs. (আমার ব্যাপারে হস্তক্ষেপ করো না।)
35. Razi Howa, Sommoti Dewa (রাজি হওয়া, সম্মতি দেওয়া)
Use assent to, accede to, or consent to to indicate agreement.
- Example: I cannot accede to your request. (তোমার অনুরোধে সম্মতি হতে পারি না।)
- Example: The president assented to the bill. (প্রেসিডেন্ট বিলে সম্মতি দিলেন।)
- Example: He reluctantly consented to my proposal. (তিনি অনিচ্ছায় আমার প্রস্তাবে রাজি হলেন।)
36. Irshannito, Chokh Tatai (ঈর্ষান্বিত, চোখ টাটায় এমন)
Use jealous of or envious of to describe feelings of envy.
- Example: He is jealous of my fame. (আমার খ্যাতিতে তার চোখ টাটায়।)
- Example: I am not envious of his success. (আমি তার সাফল্যে ঈর্ষান্বিত নই।)
37. Nirvorshil, Asthaban (নির্ভরশীল, আস্থাবান)
Use dependent on or reliant on to show reliance.
- Example: He is dependent on me. (সে আমার ওপর নির্ভরশীল।)
- Example: Most young people would like to be less reliant on their parents.
- Example: He's completely reliant on his wheelchair to get about.
38. Anuhot, Ojor (কোন কিছুর জন্য অজুহাত)
Use excuse for or pretext for to signify justification or grounds.
- Example: His illness is a mere pretext for his absence. (তার অসুস্থতা তার অনুপস্থিতির অজুহাত মাত্র।)
- Example: You can have no excuse for behaving rudely.
39. Jorito ba Bijorito (জড়িত বা বিজড়িত)
Use concerned in, involved in, or implicated in when referring to participation in an event.
- Example: The man is involved in the affair. (লোকটি বিষয়টিতে জড়িত।)
- SHORTCUT TO PREPOSITION - 6 covers further advanced connections.
40. Bodh Shoktihin (বোধ শক্তিহীন / কানে কম শোনা)
Use dull of, hard of, short of, or deaf of (hearing) to indicate sensory impairment.
- Example: Are you hard of hearing? (তুমি কি কানে খাটো / তুমি কি কানে কম শোন?)
Comparison Table of Tricky Prepositions
| Context / Meaning | Correct Preposition Phrase | Bengali Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deep Concentration | Absorbed in / Engrossed in | নিমগ্ন / নিবিষ্ট |
| Interfering with people/things | Interfere with | ব্যক্তি বা বস্তুতে হস্তক্ষেপ করা |
| Interfering in affairs | Interfere in | ব্যাপারে হস্তক্ষেপ করা |
| Agreement | Consent to / Assent to | সম্মতি দেওয়া |
Key Takeaways
- Mastering fixed prepositions like absorbed in and object to prevents common grammatical errors.
- Distinguish between interfere with (objects/persons) and interfere in (affairs).
- Regular practice of bilingual examples accelerates fluency in English grammar.
Quick Practice
Test your understanding by answering these questions in the comments below:
- What prepositional phrase should you use to say "সে গভীর ভাবনায় নিমগ্ন ছিল"?
- Choose the correct phrase: "Do not interfere (with / in) my business."
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between interfere with and interfere in?
Use interfere with when dealing with people or physical objects, and use interfere in when referring to business, affairs, or situations.
Why are prepositional shortcuts important for competitive exams?
Questions in competitive exams frequently test fixed prepositions where direct translation fails, making rule-based learning crucial for success.