B2 Expression Neutral

এটা কোনো বিষয় না

এট কন বষয় ন

It's not an issue

Significado

Stating that something is unimportant

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Contexto cultural

In Bangladesh, hospitality is extreme. If you try to pay for a meal and your host stops you, they might say 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না' to emphasize that their pleasure in hosting you is far greater than the cost of the food. The 'Bhadralok' culture of Kolkata emphasizes refined speech. Using this phrase shows you are a person of 'shobhyota' (civilization) who doesn't get easily rattled by small inconveniences. In modern startups, the phrase is often replaced by the slang 'Para nai' (No pressure/No stress), but 'Eta kono bishoy na' remains the standard for communicating with seniors or clients. In villages, social interdependence is high. If a neighbor borrows a tool and returns it late, this phrase is used to maintain the 'shomporko' (relationship) which is vital for village life.

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The Smile Factor

This phrase is 50% words and 50% body language. Always say it with a relaxed face and a slight smile to show you truly mean it.

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Don't be Dismissive

If someone is trying to tell you something important, don't use this to cut them off. It can feel like you're not listening.

Significado

Stating that something is unimportant

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The Smile Factor

This phrase is 50% words and 50% body language. Always say it with a relaxed face and a slight smile to show you truly mean it.

⚠️

Don't be Dismissive

If someone is trying to tell you something important, don't use this to cut them off. It can feel like you're not listening.

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The 'Byapar Na' Alternative

If you are with people under 30, use 'Byapar na' to sound more like a local. It's the 'cool' version.

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Use with 'Arey'

Adding 'Arey' (আরে) at the beginning—'Arey, eta kono bishoy na'—makes it sound much more natural and friendly.

Ponte a prueba

Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.

রহিম: আমি আপনার কলমটা হারিয়ে ফেলেছি, আমি খুবই দুঃখিত! আপনি: __________, আমার কাছে আরও একটা আছে।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটা কোনো বিষয় না

Since Rahim is apologizing for a small mistake (losing a pen), 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না' is the perfect polite response.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase.

Which situation is NOT suitable for 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Your brother tells you his house burned down.

This is a major tragedy. Using a dismissive phrase like 'It's no big deal' would be very offensive.

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.

এটা _____ বিষয় না।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কোনো

The word 'কোনো' (any) is a required part of this specific idiomatic construction.

Choose the most formal version of the phrase.

How would you say 'It's not a problem' in a formal business letter?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটি কোনো বড় সমস্যা নয়।

While 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না' is neutral, 'এটি কোনো বড় সমস্যা নয়' uses the formal 'eti' and the word 'shomoshya,' making it more suitable for formal writing.

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Ayudas visuales

Bishoy Na vs. Kotha Na

Bishoy Na
Positive It's okay
Forgiving No big deal
Kotha Na
Negative Not right
Critical Unacceptable

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response. dialogue_completion A2

রহিম: আমি আপনার কলমটা হারিয়ে ফেলেছি, আমি খুবই দুঃখিত! আপনি: __________, আমার কাছে আরও একটা আছে।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটা কোনো বিষয় না

Since Rahim is apologizing for a small mistake (losing a pen), 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না' is the perfect polite response.

Match the situation to the best use of the phrase. situation_matching B1

Which situation is NOT suitable for 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না'?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: Your brother tells you his house burned down.

This is a major tragedy. Using a dismissive phrase like 'It's no big deal' would be very offensive.

Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom. Fill Blank A1

এটা _____ বিষয় না।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: কোনো

The word 'কোনো' (any) is a required part of this specific idiomatic construction.

Choose the most formal version of the phrase. Choose B2

How would you say 'It's not a problem' in a formal business letter?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটি কোনো বড় সমস্যা নয়।

While 'এটা কোনো বিষয় না' is neutral, 'এটি কোনো বড় সমস্যা নয়' uses the formal 'eti' and the word 'shomoshya,' making it more suitable for formal writing.

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Preguntas frecuentes

12 preguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your friends. It's very safe.

Yes, but be careful. It means 'I don't care' in a 'it's not important' way, not necessarily in a rude way.

'Bishoy' is slightly more formal/standard, while 'byapar' is more colloquial. They are interchangeable in this phrase.

It's better to include 'kono'. 'Eta bishoy na' sounds a bit incomplete, like saying 'This not matter' instead of 'This is no matter.'

You can just smile and say 'Dhonnobad' (Thank you) or 'Apni khub-i bhalo' (You are very kind).

Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.

No. Avoid using it for tragedies, health issues, or major financial losses.

The most popular slang version currently is 'Para nai' (প্যারা নাই), which means 'No stress.'

Usually, yes. It can also mean 'subject' (like Math or History) or 'topic.'

Yes, in Bengali, the negation 'na' almost always comes at the end of the sentence.

Yes! It's a very common way to be humble when someone praises you.

Yes, if the interviewer apologizes for a small delay or a technical glitch, it shows you are composed.

Frases relacionadas

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ব্যাপার না

similar

No matter / No big deal

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অসুবিধা নেই

synonym

No difficulty / No problem

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কিছু মনে করবেন না

builds on

Please don't mind

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ঠিক আছে

similar

It's okay

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চিন্তা নেই

similar

No worries

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এটা কোনো কথা না

contrast

This is not right

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