Bedeutung
If you are good, others seem good.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Bangladesh, this proverb is often used in rural 'Salish' (community meetings) to encourage reconciliation and positive behavior among villagers. In Kolkata, this phrase is a favorite of the 'Bhadralok' class, used to emphasize that personal refinement leads to a better social environment. For Bengalis living abroad, this proverb serves as a reminder to maintain their cultural values of kindness, believing it will help them integrate better into new societies. The proverb is deeply linked to the Baul philosophy of 'Shohoj' (simplicity), where the world is seen as a mirror of the soul.
The Power of 'To'
Remember that 'to' (তো) is your best friend in Bengali logic. It's like a tiny bridge between cause and effect.
Don't be Naive
While the proverb is beautiful, don't use it to ignore real red flags in people. It's a moral guide, not a shield.
Bedeutung
If you are good, others seem good.
The Power of 'To'
Remember that 'to' (তো) is your best friend in Bengali logic. It's like a tiny bridge between cause and effect.
Don't be Naive
While the proverb is beautiful, don't use it to ignore real red flags in people. It's a moral guide, not a shield.
Use 'Nije' for Casual
If you want to sound more like a local in a tea stall, say 'Nije bhalo to sob bhalo' instead of the formal version.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the proverb.
আপন ভালো তো _____ ভালো।
The standard proverb is 'আপন ভালো তো জগৎ ভালো' (Apon bhalo to jogot bhalo).
Which situation best fits the proverb 'আপন ভালো তো জগৎ ভালো'?
রহিম সবাইকে সাহায্য করে, তাই সবাই তাকে ভালোবাসে। এখানে কোন প্রবাদটি খাটে?
Since Rahim is good and receives goodness in return, this proverb is the perfect fit.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
মা: 'সবাইকে বিশ্বাস করা শিখো।' ছেলে: 'কিন্তু পৃথিবীটা তো খুব খারাপ!' মা: 'না বাবা, _____।'
The mother is encouraging a positive outlook, which is the core meaning of the proverb.
Match the proverb to the correct meaning.
আপন ভালো তো জগৎ ভালো
The proverb emphasizes that your own goodness reflects back from the world.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenআপন ভালো তো _____ ভালো।
The standard proverb is 'আপন ভালো তো জগৎ ভালো' (Apon bhalo to jogot bhalo).
রহিম সবাইকে সাহায্য করে, তাই সবাই তাকে ভালোবাসে। এখানে কোন প্রবাদটি খাটে?
Since Rahim is good and receives goodness in return, this proverb is the perfect fit.
মা: 'সবাইকে বিশ্বাস করা শিখো।' ছেলে: 'কিন্তু পৃথিবীটা তো খুব খারাপ!' মা: 'না বাবা, _____।'
The mother is encouraging a positive outlook, which is the core meaning of the proverb.
আপন ভালো তো জগৎ ভালো
The proverb emphasizes that your own goodness reflects back from the world.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Apon' refers to what is one's own. In this proverb, it refers to your own character or self.
Not strictly, but it aligns with Hindu, Muslim (Sufi), and Buddhist values of internal purity and kindness.
Yes, especially when talking about company culture or team morale. It shows you value a positive environment.
Bengali often omits the verb 'to be' in the present tense, especially in proverbs, to make them more concise.
'Apon' is more poetic and intimate; 'Nije' is more common and functional. Both work here.
Yes, both mean world. 'Jogot' sounds slightly more philosophical or grand, fitting for a proverb.
Absolutely! 'Sob' means 'everything' and is a very common variation.
Yes, it is extremely popular in both Bangladesh and West Bengal.
It is a 't-hash' (ৎ), which is a sharp, sudden stop of the 't' sound at the teeth.
It is taught to children, but adults use it frequently to remind each other of the importance of attitude.
Verwandte Redewendungen
নিজে বাঁচলে বাপের নাম
contrastSelf-preservation is the first law.
ব্যবহারই বংশের পরিচয়
similarBehavior shows one's lineage.
যেমন কর্ম তেমন ফল
builds onAs you sow, so shall you reap.
সৎ সঙ্গে স্বর্গবাস
similarLiving with the good is like living in heaven.
