A2 Idiom Informal

ঠোঁটকাটা

ঠটকট

Outspoken

Significado

Someone who speaks bluntly

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Contexto cultural

In traditional joint families, a 'thontkata' daughter-in-law is often a character of conflict in TV serials, representing the modern woman who speaks against injustice. In Dhaka or Kolkata startups, being 'thontkata' is increasingly seen as a sign of efficiency and 'Western' work culture, contrasting with the older, slower bureaucratic politeness. Satyajit Ray's characters often use this term to describe people who are honest but socially awkward, like some of the suspects in Feluda mysteries.

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Use it as a shield

If you are about to say something direct, start with 'আমি একটু ঠোঁটকাটা...' to soften the blow.

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Avoid with Elders

Calling an elder 'thontkata' can be seen as disrespectful in traditional families.

Significado

Someone who speaks bluntly

🎯

Use it as a shield

If you are about to say something direct, start with 'আমি একটু ঠোঁটকাটা...' to soften the blow.

⚠️

Avoid with Elders

Calling an elder 'thontkata' can be seen as disrespectful in traditional families.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

সে খুব _______, তাই সে মুখের ওপর সব সত্যি বলে দেয়।

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

Someone who says the truth to your face is 'Thontkata'. 'Nak-uchu' means snobbish and 'Kan-patla' means gullible.

Which situation best describes a 'ঠোঁটকাটা' person?

রহিম দেখল তার বন্ধুর জামাটা ছিঁড়ে গেছে। সে কী করলে তাকে 'ঠোঁটকাটা' বলা হবে?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: সে সবার সামনে চিৎকার করে বলল, 'তোর জামা তো ছেঁড়া!'

A blunt person says the truth directly and publicly without worrying about embarrassment.

Match the word with its meaning.

Match the following:

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

These are all related to speaking directly but have different registers.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Ayudas visuales

Types of Speakers

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Direct

  • ঠোঁটকাটা
  • স্পষ্টভাষী
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Indirect

  • মিষ্টিমুখ
  • লাজুক

Banco de ejercicios

3 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A2

সে খুব _______, তাই সে মুখের ওপর সব সত্যি বলে দেয়।

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

Someone who says the truth to your face is 'Thontkata'. 'Nak-uchu' means snobbish and 'Kan-patla' means gullible.

Which situation best describes a 'ঠোঁটকাটা' person? Choose B1

রহিম দেখল তার বন্ধুর জামাটা ছিঁড়ে গেছে। সে কী করলে তাকে 'ঠোঁটকাটা' বলা হবে?

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: সে সবার সামনে চিৎকার করে বলল, 'তোর জামা তো ছেঁড়া!'

A blunt person says the truth directly and publicly without worrying about embarrassment.

Match the word with its meaning. Match A2

Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:

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

These are all related to speaking directly but have different registers.

🎉 Puntuación: /3

Preguntas frecuentes

3 preguntas

Not necessarily. It depends on the tone. It can be a compliment for honesty or a complaint about lack of tact.

Yes, often used for children who say embarrassing truths in public.

Someone who is 'Chatur' (clever/cunning) or 'Mishtimukh' (sweet-tongued).

Frases relacionadas

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স্পষ্টভাষী

synonym

Clear-spoken

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মুখফোড়

similar

One who blabs

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নাকউঁচু

contrast

Snobbish

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মিষ্টিমুখ

contrast

Sweet-tongued

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