Significado
Completing a task or duty
Contexto cultural
Work-life balance is often expressed through the phrase 'কাজ শেষ করে আড্ডা'. Finishing work is the prerequisite for social life. In Dhaka's fast-paced corporate culture, 'কাজ শেষ করা' is often followed by 'ডেডলাইন' (deadline). Efficiency is highly prized. Work is often seasonal. 'Kaj shesh' in a village might refer to the end of the sowing or harvest season, marked by festivals. Authors like Rabindranath Tagore often used more formal versions like 'shomapto' to discuss the 'work' of one's life or a poem.
The 'Kora' Rule
Remember that 'kora' is the engine of the phrase. Master its tenses and you can use this phrase anywhere.
Don't say 'Kaj Finish'
While 'finish' is understood, using 'shesh kora' makes you sound much more fluent and natural.
Significado
Completing a task or duty
The 'Kora' Rule
Remember that 'kora' is the engine of the phrase. Master its tenses and you can use this phrase anywhere.
Don't say 'Kaj Finish'
While 'finish' is understood, using 'shesh kora' makes you sound much more fluent and natural.
Use 'Sera'
In very informal Kolkata slang, you can say 'কাজ সেরে ফেলেছি' to sound like a local.
The 'Adda' Connection
Always follow 'Kaj shesh' with a social invitation to sound culturally authentic.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'করা' (kora).
আমি গতকাল আমার সব কাজ শেষ _______।
Since the sentence mentions 'গতকাল' (yesterday), the past simple 'করলাম' is required.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have finished the work'?
Select the correct option:
The present perfect 'করেছি' is the standard way to report a completed action.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তুমি কি বাড়ির কাজ শেষ করেছ? ছেলে: না মা, _______।
'এখনই শেষ করছি' (I am finishing it right now) is a logical response to the question.
Match the phrase to the register.
Match 'কাজ খতম!' to its register.
'Khotom' is a more forceful, informal word often used in slang.
Complete the sentence with the correct noun.
অফিসের _______ শেষ করে আমি বাজারে যাব।
'অফিসের কাজ' (office work) is the standard collocation.
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Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosআমি গতকাল আমার সব কাজ শেষ _______।
Since the sentence mentions 'গতকাল' (yesterday), the past simple 'করলাম' is required.
Select the correct option:
The present perfect 'করেছি' is the standard way to report a completed action.
মা: তুমি কি বাড়ির কাজ শেষ করেছ? ছেলে: না মা, _______।
'এখনই শেষ করছি' (I am finishing it right now) is a logical response to the question.
Match 'কাজ খতম!' to its register.
'Khotom' is a more forceful, informal word often used in slang.
অফিসের _______ শেষ করে আমি বাজারে যাব।
'অফিসের কাজ' (office work) is the standard collocation.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you can say 'বইটা পড়া শেষ করেছি' (I finished reading the book).
It is neutral. It's safe for both your boss and your best friend.
'Shesh' is common and versatile; 'shomapto' is formal and literary.
You say 'কাজ প্রায় শেষ' (Work is almost finished).
No, use 'খাওয়া শেষ করা' (khawa shesh kora) instead.
'Kaj shesh' is the standard collocation. 'Kajer shesh' means 'the end of the work' (noun phrase).
Use the causative: 'আমি তাকে দিয়ে কাজ শেষ করালাম' (Ami take diye kaj shesh koralam).
'কাজ খতম!' (Kaj khotom!) is a common slangy way to say it's done.
Usually no, but you can add '-ta' (কাজটা) to refer to a specific task.
Yes, it's perfect for describing your past achievements and completed projects.
Frases relacionadas
কাজ সারা
similarTo wrap up work
কাজ সম্পন্ন করা
specialized formTo complete work formally
কাজ ফেলে রাখা
contrastTo procrastinate or leave work pending
কাজ শুরু করা
contrastTo start work
কাজ গুছিয়ে আনা
builds onTo wind down work
