Before meaning in Bengali, explained
“Before” is a preposition and adverb that refers to a time earlier than a specific point or event. It is used to indicate precedence in time or order.
Meaning in Bengali:
In Bengali, “before” is translated as “আগে” (Aage) when used to indicate time, and as “পূর্বে” (Poorte) in more formal or literary contexts.
Usage Examples:
| English Sentence | Bengali Translation |
|---|---|
| I wake up before sunrise. | আমি সূর্যোদয়ের আগে জেগে উঠি। |
| She had never seen him before. | সে তাকে আগে কখনও দেখেনি। |
| Eat your dinner before it gets cold. | খাবার ঠান্ডা হওয়ার আগে খেয়ে নাও। |
| Finish your homework before playing. | খেলার আগে তোমার হোমওয়ার্ক শেষ কর। |
| He arrived before me at the meeting. | সে আমার আগে মিটিংয়ে এসেছিল। |
| Read the instructions before use. | ব্যবহারের আগে নির্দেশনাগুলি পড়ুন। |
| We must submit the report before Friday. | আমাদের শুক্রবারের আগে রিপোর্ট জমা দিতে হবে। |
| She had visited that place before. | সে আগে সেই জায়গায় গিয়েছিল। |
| The ceremony will start before noon. | অনুষ্ঠানটি দুপুরের আগে শুরু হবে। |
| Think before you speak. | কথা বলার আগে ভেবে নাও। |
Similar and Opposite Words:
- Similar Words: Prior to (পূর্বে), Earlier (আগে), Preceding (পূর্ববর্তী)
- Opposite Words: After (পরে), Following (পরবর্তী), Subsequently (পরবর্তীতে)
Origin:
The word “before” comes from Old English “beforan,” which is a combination of “be” (by) and “foran” (in front), from the Germanic root “fora” (in front of, outside). It has been used in English to denote time or place earlier than a certain point since the early Middle Ages.