Significado
Giving valuable things to those who don't care.
Contexto cultural
The 'Ulu' grass is a staple of the Bengal delta. It grows in the 'char' lands (river islands). Using it in a proverb shows how closely Bengali language is tied to its riverine geography. In urban Bengal, this phrase is often used by the educated middle class to express frustration with the 'vulgarization' of culture or politics. While the phrase itself isn't religious, the concept of 'giving to the worthy' is a strong theme in Hindu and Muslim traditions in Bengal. Bengali literature, from Rabindranath Tagore to modern poets, often uses this imagery to describe the loneliness of the artist in an unappreciative society.
Use it for Sarcasm
If a friend buys a very expensive wine for someone who mixes it with cola, whisper this phrase to them. It’s the perfect 'I told you so'.
Don't be too elitist
Using this too often can make you sound like you think you are better than everyone else. Use it sparingly!
Significado
Giving valuable things to those who don't care.
Use it for Sarcasm
If a friend buys a very expensive wine for someone who mixes it with cola, whisper this phrase to them. It’s the perfect 'I told you so'.
Don't be too elitist
Using this too often can make you sound like you think you are better than everyone else. Use it sparingly!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing words to complete the proverb.
অবুঝ লোককে জ্ঞান দেওয়া আর ______ মুক্তো ছড়ানো একই কথা।
The correct term is 'উলুবনে' (in the ulu forest).
Which situation best describes 'উলুবনে মুক্তো ছড়ানো'?
রহিম তার বন্ধুকে একটি দামী বই দিল, কিন্তু তার বন্ধু পড়তে জানে না। এটা কী?
Giving a book to someone who can't read is a waste of a valuable resource.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all idioms related to futility and waste.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
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3 ejerciciosঅবুঝ লোককে জ্ঞান দেওয়া আর ______ মুক্তো ছড়ানো একই কথা।
The correct term is 'উলুবনে' (in the ulu forest).
রহিম তার বন্ধুকে একটি দামী বই দিল, কিন্তু তার বন্ধু পড়তে জানে না। এটা কী?
Giving a book to someone who can't read is a waste of a valuable resource.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all idioms related to futility and waste.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, 'Ulubon' refers to a field or thicket of ulu grass, not a forest of trees.
Yes, giving money to someone who wastes it is a classic example of 'উলুবনে মুক্তো ছড়ানো'.
Frases relacionadas
ভস্মে ঘি ঢালা
synonymPouring ghee on ashes.
অন্ধের কাছে দর্পণ ধরা
similarHolding a mirror to a blind person.
কালা বোবার শত্রু নেই
contrastThe deaf and dumb have no enemies.
