Significado
Expressing disappointment or embarrassment about a situation.
Contexto cultural
In Bangladesh, this phrase is frequently used in 'Adda' (informal gatherings) to discuss national cricket team losses or political instability. It reflects a deep patriotic pride where failure is seen as a collective shame. In Kolkata, the phrase often appears in 'Bhadralok' (gentlefolk) culture to critique a perceived decline in cultural or educational standards. In village settings, 'Lojja' is often tied to family reputation. A child's bad behavior is a 'lojjar bishoy' for the entire lineage. Younger speakers might use it ironically or sarcastically to describe 'cringe' content on TikTok or YouTube.
Tone Matters
Say it with a sigh to mean 'What a pity.' Say it with a frown to mean 'That's disgraceful.'
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, you will sound like a very negative person. Save it for things that truly matter.
Significado
Expressing disappointment or embarrassment about a situation.
Tone Matters
Say it with a sigh to mean 'What a pity.' Say it with a frown to mean 'That's disgraceful.'
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, you will sound like a very negative person. Save it for things that truly matter.
Add 'সত্যিই' (Sotti-i)
Add 'সত্যিই' (Truly) before 'খুব' to sound more like a native speaker: 'এটা সত্যিই খুব লজ্জার বিষয়।'
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'shame'.
এত বড় একটা ভুল করা আমাদের জন্য খুব ______ বিষয়।
We need the genitive form '-r' to describe the 'bishoy' (matter).
Which sentence is the most appropriate reaction to a news story about a stolen charity box?
Reaction to theft:
The first option means 'I am feeling shy,' and the third means 'It's a matter of joy.'
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমাদের নদীগুলো সব শুকিয়ে যাচ্ছে। B: __________________। আমাদের পরিবেশ বাঁচানো উচিত।
The context of environmental degradation requires an expression of disappointment.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 'এটা খুব লজ্জার বিষয়'
The phrase is used for moral or social disappointment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosএত বড় একটা ভুল করা আমাদের জন্য খুব ______ বিষয়।
We need the genitive form '-r' to describe the 'bishoy' (matter).
Reaction to theft:
The first option means 'I am feeling shy,' and the third means 'It's a matter of joy.'
A: আমাদের নদীগুলো সব শুকিয়ে যাচ্ছে। B: __________________। আমাদের পরিবেশ বাঁচানো উচিত।
The context of environmental degradation requires an expression of disappointment.
Match: 'এটা খুব লজ্জার বিষয়'
The phrase is used for moral or social disappointment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasYes, if they do something in public that reflects poorly on the family, you can say 'এটা খুব লজ্জার বিষয়' to a friend.
No, it's very common in texts, often shortened to 'কি লজ্জা!' or 'লজ্জার বিষয়।'
It can also mean shyness or modesty, but in this specific phrase, it always refers to shame/disgrace.
'Lojjar bishoy' is a noun phrase (matter of shame), while 'Lojjajonok' is an adjective (shameful). Both are used similarly.
Frases relacionadas
কি লজ্জার কথা
similarWhat a shameful thing (to say/hear).
দুঃখের বিষয়
similarA matter of sadness.
পরিতাপের বিষয়
specialized formA matter of regret.
আনন্দের বিষয়
contrastA matter of joy.
