B2 Collocation Neutral

ছোট বিষয়

ছট বষয়

Small matter

Significado

An insignificant or trivial issue.

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Contexto cultural

The concept of 'Adda' often involves debating 'choto bishoy' with great passion, showing that 'small' doesn't always mean 'unworthy of talk'. In modern offices, 'choto bishoy' is used to distinguish between 'strategic goals' and 'operational details'. Authors like Humayun Ahmed used 'choto bishoy' to create relatable, everyday magic in their stories. In villages, 'choto bishoy' can refer to minor land disputes or family squabbles that village elders (Matubbar) resolve.

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Use Reduplication

Say 'choto choto bishoy' to sound more like a native speaker when talking about various small things.

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Avoid 'Choto Lok'

Be very careful not to accidentally say 'choto lok' when you mean 'choto bishoy'.

Significado

An insignificant or trivial issue.

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Use Reduplication

Say 'choto choto bishoy' to sound more like a native speaker when talking about various small things.

⚠️

Avoid 'Choto Lok'

Be very careful not to accidentally say 'choto lok' when you mean 'choto bishoy'.

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Case Endings

Master 'choto bishoye' (about a small matter) as it's the most useful form for debates.

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Politeness

Use this phrase to politely decline an invitation to argue.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ছোট বিষয়'.

আমাদের উচিত ______ নিয়ে সময় নষ্ট না করা।

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

In this context, 'choto bishoy' acts as the object of the sentence.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context?

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: মিটিংয়ে আমরা ছোট বিষয়গুলো পরে আলোচনা করব।

Option B correctly uses the phrase to refer to minor agenda items.

Match the response to the situation.

Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost a 1-taka coin.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: আরে কাঁদো কেন? এটা তো একটা ছোট বিষয়।

This response correctly uses the phrase to minimize a trivial loss.

Complete the dialogue.

A: তুমি কি আমার ওপর রেগে আছ? B: না, ওটা একটা ______ ছিল, আমি ভুলে গেছি।

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

B is saying they aren't angry because the incident was trivial.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

What counts as a 'Choto Bishoy'?

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Social

  • Late reply
  • Typo in text
  • Small joke
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Work

  • Font choice
  • Paper clip color
  • Minor delay

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'ছোট বিষয়'. Fill Blank B1

আমাদের উচিত ______ নিয়ে সময় নষ্ট না করা।

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

In this context, 'choto bishoy' acts as the object of the sentence.

Which sentence uses the phrase correctly in a professional context? Choose B2

Choose the best option:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: মিটিংয়ে আমরা ছোট বিষয়গুলো পরে আলোচনা করব।

Option B correctly uses the phrase to refer to minor agenda items.

Match the response to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Your friend is crying because they lost a 1-taka coin.

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: আরে কাঁদো কেন? এটা তো একটা ছোট বিষয়।

This response correctly uses the phrase to minimize a trivial loss.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: তুমি কি আমার ওপর রেগে আছ? B: না, ওটা একটা ______ ছিল, আমি ভুলে গেছি।

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

B is saying they aren't angry because the incident was trivial.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

10 preguntas

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your parents, or your friends.

No, for a child use 'choto bacha'. 'Bishoy' is only for abstract topics.

The opposite is 'boro bishoy' (big matter) or 'guruttopurno bishoy' (important matter).

Doubling the adjective implies plurality and variety—'many little things'.

Yes, it can be dismissive. Use it for your own problems or to calm someone down gently.

Yes, 'byapar' is a very common synonym, slightly more casual than 'bishoy'.

Use the locative case: 'choto bishoye'.

No, 'short story' is 'choto golpo'.

Yes, to show you focus on results rather than trivial problems.

'Tuccho' is much stronger and more negative, meaning 'paltry' or 'contemptible'.

Frases relacionadas

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খুঁটিনাটি

specialized form

Nitty-gritty / details

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বড় বিষয়

contrast

A major issue

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তুচ্ছ তাচ্ছিল্য

similar

To neglect or treat with contempt

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সামান্য ব্যাপার

synonym

A simple matter

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