Bedeutung
Used to describe something of very high quality.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Kolkata, you might hear 'সেরকম' (Serokom) more often than 'সেইরকম'. It's a staple of 'Rock-er Adda' (porch hangouts). Dhaka slang is fast-paced. 'সেইরকম' is often shortened to just 'সেই' (Sei) for maximum impact. Second-generation Bengalis in the UK/USA often use 'সেইরকম' as one of their few slang words to connect with their roots. It is the most common comment on photos. It's often spelled in Latin script as 'Seirokom' or 'Serokom'.
The 'Seiiii' Factor
To sound like a native, elongate the 'Sei' part (Seiiii-rôkom) when you are really impressed.
Elder Alert
Don't use this with your Bengali grandmother unless she's very 'cool'. Stick to 'Darun'.
Bedeutung
Used to describe something of very high quality.
The 'Seiiii' Factor
To sound like a native, elongate the 'Sei' part (Seiiii-rôkom) when you are really impressed.
Elder Alert
Don't use this with your Bengali grandmother unless she's very 'cool'. Stick to 'Darun'.
Regional Nuance
In Bangladesh, you can follow 'Seirôkom' with 'মামা' (Mama - literally uncle, but used as 'dude').
Teste dich selbst
Choose the most appropriate context to use 'সেইরকম'.
In which situation is 'সেইরকম' most natural?
'সেইরকম' is informal slang used for praise among friends.
Complete the sentence with the slang meaning of 'সেইরকম'.
বিরিয়ানিটা খেতে একদম ________ হয়েছে!
'সেইরকম' is the only one that functions as a slang superlative here.
What would Speaker B say to show high enthusiasm?
Speaker A: 'তোর নতুন গানটা শুনলাম।' Speaker B: 'কেমন লাগল?' Speaker A: '________!'
'সেইরকম' expresses the highest level of enthusiasm among the choices.
Match the sentence to the intended meaning.
Sentence: 'আজকে সেইরকম গরম পড়েছে।'
In this context, 'সেইরকম' acts as an intensifier for 'extreme'.
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Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formal vs Slang Praise
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenIn which situation is 'সেইরকম' most natural?
'সেইরকম' is informal slang used for praise among friends.
বিরিয়ানিটা খেতে একদম ________ হয়েছে!
'সেইরকম' is the only one that functions as a slang superlative here.
Speaker A: 'তোর নতুন গানটা শুনলাম।' Speaker B: 'কেমন লাগল?' Speaker A: '________!'
'সেইরকম' expresses the highest level of enthusiasm among the choices.
Sentence: 'আজকে সেইরকম গরম পড়েছে।'
In this context, 'সেইরকম' acts as an intensifier for 'extreme'.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'damn good' without the 'damn'.
Yes! 'ও সেইরকম ছেলে' means 'He is an awesome guy'.
'Serokom' is a slightly more contracted, common version, especially in West Bengal. They mean the same thing.
Yes, to mean 'extreme'. 'সেইরকম মারামারি হয়েছে' means 'There was an intense fight'.
Only in dialogue to represent how people actually speak. Not in formal narration.
You can say 'সেরকম ভালো না' (Not that kind of good).
It is equally common in both, making it a very useful phrase for any Bengali learner.
No, it stays 'সেইরকম' regardless of whether you are talking about one thing or many.
Yes, if a flower smells amazing, you can say 'সেইরকম গন্ধ!'.
Usually agreement: 'একদম!' (Exactly!) or 'ঠিক বলেছিস' (You said it right).
Verwandte Redewendungen
ফাটাফাটি
synonymExcellent/Fabulous
দারুণ
similarGreat/Wonderful
অস্থির
synonymMind-blowing (literally: restless)
জটিল
synonymAmazing (literally: complex)
মোটামুটি
contrastSo-so / Average
সেই লেভেলের
builds onOf that level (Next level)
