Significado
A person who is incompetent or useless.
Contexto cultural
The term reflects the high value placed on 'Chalaaki' (cleverness) in Bengali society. Being called a Ghotiram is a significant blow to one's social ego. In the 19th century, this idiom was used to mock the 'Babus' who were perceived as having lost their traditional skills while failing to master modern ones. In modern Kolkata or Dhaka offices, 'Ghotiram' is the go-to word for venting about the 'diversity hire' or the 'boss's nephew' who can't do the job.
Use 'Asto' for emphasis
Always pair it with 'আস্ত' (asto) to sound like a native speaker when you're really frustrated.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in an email to your professor or boss.
Significado
A person who is incompetent or useless.
Use 'Asto' for emphasis
Always pair it with 'আস্ত' (asto) to sound like a native speaker when you're really frustrated.
Avoid in formal settings
Never use this in an email to your professor or boss.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the most appropriate context to use 'Ghotiram'.
When would you call someone a 'Ghotiram'?
Ghotiram is an informal term for bumbling incompetence, best used with friends or family.
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
ওকে দিয়ে এই কাজ হবে না, ও একটা আস্ত _______।
The sentence implies the person cannot do the work, so 'Ghotiram' (incompetent) fits perfectly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: রাহুল আবার সব নুন চিনির কৌটো মিশিয়ে ফেলেছে। B: __________________
Mixing up salt and sugar is a classic 'Ghotiram' mistake.
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3 ejerciciosWhen would you call someone a 'Ghotiram'?
Ghotiram is an informal term for bumbling incompetence, best used with friends or family.
ওকে দিয়ে এই কাজ হবে না, ও একটা আস্ত _______।
The sentence implies the person cannot do the work, so 'Ghotiram' (incompetent) fits perfectly.
A: রাহুল আবার সব নুন চিনির কৌটো মিশিয়ে ফেলেছে। B: __________________
Mixing up salt and sugar is a classic 'Ghotiram' mistake.
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Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasIt's not a swear word, but it is an insult. It's like calling someone 'useless' or a 'dummy.'
Yes, although the name 'Ram' is male, the idiom is gender-neutral in modern usage.
Frases relacionadas
অকর্মণ্য
synonymUseless/Unproductive
ঠুঁটো জগন্নাথ
similarPowerless authority
হাঁদা
similarSimpleton/Fool
কাজের লোক
contrastA useful/competent person
