Sandhi (Euphonic Combination) — সন্ধি
2. Learning Objectives
- Define sandhi and explain why it happens (the pronunciation-economy intuition).
- Distinguish সন্ধি from সমাস (both join words, but differ fundamentally).
- Classify sandhi into its main types and sub-types.
- Apply the standard rules of স্বরসন্ধি, ব্যঞ্জনসন্ধি, and বিসর্গসন্ধি.
- Perform সন্ধি বিচ্ছেদ (splitting) accurately and identify the governing rule.
- Recognize নিপাতনে সিদ্ধ সন্ধি (irregular, rule-defying sandhis) that must be memorized.
- Separate তৎসম (Sanskrit) sandhi from খাঁটি বাংলা sandhi.
- Avoid the classic traps that cost marks in the exam.