Significado
A night without much light.
Contexto cultural
During the monsoon season, 'অন্ধকার রাত' is often accompanied by heavy rain and thunder, creating a specific atmosphere called 'Meghla Rat'. The festival of Kali Puja is celebrated on an 'Amavasya' (New Moon) night, which is the ultimate 'অন্ধকার রাত', symbolized by the victory of light over darkness. In villages, 'অন্ধকার রাত' is the time for 'Pala Gaan' (folk theater) where the darkness outside contrasts with the brightly lit stage. Young people often use 'অন্ধকার রাত' in social media captions to describe a 'vibe' or a mood of solitude and peace.
Use 'খুব' for emphasis
If you can't see anything at all, always say 'খুব অন্ধকার রাত' (Very dark night).
Avoid 'Kalo'
Remember that 'Kalo rat' is usually reserved for tragic historical events like the 1971 genocide start.
Significado
A night without much light.
Use 'খুব' for emphasis
If you can't see anything at all, always say 'খুব অন্ধকার রাত' (Very dark night).
Avoid 'Kalo'
Remember that 'Kalo rat' is usually reserved for tragic historical events like the 1971 genocide start.
Poetic touch
Use 'আঁধার' instead of 'অন্ধকার' if you are writing a poem or a song lyric.
Load shedding talk
In Bangladesh, if the power goes out, saying 'উফ, কী অন্ধকার!' is the most natural reaction.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'dark'.
আজ খুব _______ রাত।
'অন্ধকার' means dark, which fits the context of 'রাত' (night).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the best description for a night with no light.
The standard order is [Subject] + [Adverb] + [Adjective] + [Noun].
Match the Bengali words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: বাইরে কি আলো আছে? B: না, বাইরে _______।
If there is no light (আলো), it must be a dark night.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Dark vs. Black
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosআজ খুব _______ রাত।
'অন্ধকার' means dark, which fits the context of 'রাত' (night).
Choose the best description for a night with no light.
The standard order is [Subject] + [Adverb] + [Adjective] + [Noun].
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: বাইরে কি আলো আছে? B: না, বাইরে _______।
If there is no light (আলো), it must be a dark night.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt can be both. In 'অন্ধকার রাত', it acts as an adjective. On its own, 'অন্ধকার' means 'darkness' (noun).
Yes, 'আঁধার রাত' is a common, slightly more poetic variation.
You would say 'অন্ধকার হয়ে আসছে' (Ondhokar hoye asshche).
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
The opposite is 'জ্যোৎস্না রাত' (Jyotsna rat) or 'ফর্সা রাত' (Phor-sha rat - a bright night).
'Kal Ratri' is a specific mythological and historical term for a night of doom.
No, for a room you just say 'অন্ধকার ঘর' (Ondhokar ghor).
Yes, it is an aspirated 'd', so there is a small puff of air.
Not usually. It mostly refers to physical light, though in literature it can symbolize sadness.
Commonly written as 'Ondhokar rat' or 'Andhokar rat'.
Frases relacionadas
ঘুটঘুটে অন্ধকার
specialized formPitch black
রাতের আঁধার
similarDarkness of the night
জ্যোৎস্না রাত
contrastMoonlit night
কাল রাত
similarBlack night / Tragic night
নিঝুম রাত
builds onSilent night
