Bedeutung
Describing a simple task
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Kolkata, people might use 'jol-bhat' (water-rice) instead of 'dal-bhat' to mean something is very easy, reflecting the staple diet. In Dhaka, 'pani-pani' (water-water) is a common slang for something being extremely easy or a 'washout'. Village elders might use the term 'hater moya' (a sweet ball in hand) to describe something easily attainable. Bengali professors often use 'shohoj' to humble students, suggesting that if they find it hard, they haven't studied enough.
Drop the 'Eta'
If you are already pointing at something, you can just say 'Khub shohoj!' to sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the 'Sh' sound
In Bengali, the letter 'স' is usually pronounced 'sh', not 's'. So it's 'Shohoj', not 'Sohoj'.
Bedeutung
Describing a simple task
Drop the 'Eta'
If you are already pointing at something, you can just say 'Khub shohoj!' to sound more like a native speaker.
Watch the 'Sh' sound
In Bengali, the letter 'স' is usually pronounced 'sh', not 's'. So it's 'Shohoj', not 'Sohoj'.
Use 'Pani' for emphasis
If you want to impress locals, say 'Eta ekdom pani!' when something is incredibly easy.
Modesty Matters
If someone praises your skill, don't just say 'Eta khub shohoj'. It might sound arrogant. Instead, say 'Sikhle shohoj' (It's easy once you learn).
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'very'.
এই কাজটা ____ সহজ।
'Khub' is the standard intensifier for 'very' in this phrase.
Which sentence is grammatically correct in Bengali?
Choose the correct translation for 'It is very easy'.
Bengali drops the 'is' and follows the Subject-Adverb-Adjective order.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
When would you say 'এটা খুব সহজ'?
It is used to describe tasks that are not difficult.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি কি এই গিটার বাজাতে পারব? B: হ্যাঁ, ____।
The context implies encouragement for a beginner.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Shohoj vs. Sorol
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgabenএই কাজটা ____ সহজ।
'Khub' is the standard intensifier for 'very' in this phrase.
Choose the correct translation for 'It is very easy'.
Bengali drops the 'is' and follows the Subject-Adverb-Adjective order.
When would you say 'এটা খুব সহজ'?
It is used to describe tasks that are not difficult.
A: আমি কি এই গিটার বাজাতে পারব? B: হ্যাঁ, ____।
The context implies encouragement for a beginner.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot really. Use 'shohoj-shorol' for a simple person. Using just 'shohoj' can be misinterpreted.
No, Bengali drops the verb 'to be' in the present tense for descriptions like this.
The opposite is 'kothin' (কঠিন), which means hard or difficult.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, you can flip the order for emphasis, but 'eta khub shohoj' is the standard.
Add 'chilo' at the end: 'Eta shohoj chilo'.
It literally means 'easy like water' and is a common idiom for 'very easy'.
Yes, many Bengali songs use it to describe simple love or simple life.
Yes, you can say 'Proshno shohoj chilo' (The questions were easy).
Yes, 'dal-bhat' is a very common slang for something easy.
Verwandte Redewendungen
পানির মতো সহজ
similarEasy like water
সহজ-সরল
specialized formSimple and honest
ডাল-ভাত
synonymLentils and rice
সহজসাধ্য
specialized formEasily achievable
কঠিন
contrastHard/Difficult
