Category: The Infinitive Mood

In Bengali, the infinitive mood is a non-finite verb form, often ending in “-তে” (te), which expresses an action without a specific subject or tense. For example, “বল” (bol, to speak) becomes “বলতে” (bolte). Bengali infinitives are commonly used before a finite verb or as a gerund, and can be translated to “to + verb” in English. How it works Formation: The infinitive is formed by adding the suffix “-তে” (te) to the verb root.   Example: “যাওয়া” (jaowa, to go) becomes “যেতে” (jete).   Placement: In Bengali, the infinitive…