A1 Expression Neutral

দেখতে ভালো

দখত ভল

Good to look at

Significado

Describing something visually pleasing.

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Contexto cultural

In Kolkata, 'dekhte bhalo' is often used in the context of 'shobha' (grace). It's a common way to describe the lighting during Durga Puja. In Dhaka, this phrase is a staple in the garment industry and fashion circles. It's used to quickly judge fabric samples. Among Bengalis living abroad, 'dekhte bhalo' is often used to describe traditional food that looks authentic, even if the ingredients are local. In villages, 'dekhte bhalo' might be used to describe a healthy crop or a well-built mud house, reflecting a practical aesthetic.

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The '-te' Rule

Always keep the '-te' on 'dekhte'. It's the secret sauce that turns 'see' into 'look'.

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Don't use for taste

If the food is delicious, say 'khete bhalo'. If it just looks pretty, say 'dekhte bhalo'.

Significado

Describing something visually pleasing.

💡

The '-te' Rule

Always keep the '-te' on 'dekhte'. It's the secret sauce that turns 'see' into 'look'.

⚠️

Don't use for taste

If the food is delicious, say 'khete bhalo'. If it just looks pretty, say 'dekhte bhalo'.

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Add 'খুব' (khub)

To sound more enthusiastic, always add 'khub' (very) before 'bhalo'.

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Modesty is key

In Bengali culture, 'dekhte bhalo' is often more polite than 'shundor' for people you don't know well.

Ponte a prueba

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to see'.

এই ফুলগুলো _____ ভালো।

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

We use the infinitive form 'dekhte' to say 'looks good'.

Which sentence is a compliment for a new car?

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: গাড়িটা দেখতে ভালো।

A car is a visual object, so we use 'dekhte' (to see).

Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

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

Each verb refers to a different sense.

Complete the dialogue.

A: আমার নতুন জামাটা কেমন? B: _________।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটা দেখতে ভালো

'এটা দেখতে ভালো' is the most natural compliment for a dress.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Ayudas visuales

Intensity of Visual Compliments

Neutral
দেখতে ভালো Looks good
Strong
দেখতে সুন্দর Looks beautiful
Extreme
দেখতে চমৎকার Looks wonderful

Banco de ejercicios

4 ejercicios
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'to see'. Fill Blank A1

এই ফুলগুলো _____ ভালো।

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

We use the infinitive form 'dekhte' to say 'looks good'.

Which sentence is a compliment for a new car? Choose A1

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: গাড়িটা দেখতে ভালো।

A car is a visual object, so we use 'dekhte' (to see).

Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

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

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

Each verb refers to a different sense.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: আমার নতুন জামাটা কেমন? B: _________।

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: এটা দেখতে ভালো

'এটা দেখতে ভালো' is the most natural compliment for a dress.

🎉 Puntuación: /4

Preguntas frecuentes

14 preguntas

Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can use it for men, women, children, or objects.

Yes, it's neutral. However, for a boss, you might say 'দেখতে বেশ ভালো' (looks quite good) to be more polite.

'Shundor' means beautiful/pretty. 'Bhalo' means good/nice. 'Shundor' is a stronger compliment.

No, use 'shunte bhalo' (sounds good) for music or voices.

Say 'দেখতে ভালো না' (dekhte bhalo na) or 'দেখতে খারাপ' (dekhte kharap).

Yes, it's common in modern literature and newspapers.

Absolutely! It's perfect for UI/UX feedback.

When applied to people, yes, it means 'good-looking'.

Usually, we say 'আবহাওয়া ভালো' (weather is good). But if the sky looks pretty, you can say 'আকাশটা দেখতে ভালো'.

Young people often say 'জোস' (jos) or 'সেরা' (sera) instead of 'bhalo'.

'Dekha' is the verb 'to see'. 'Dekhte' is the infinitive 'to look/seeing'.

Yes, to describe the visuals or cinematography.

Yes, it is equally common in both regions.

You can say 'দেখতে মোটামুটি' (dekhte motamuti).

Frases relacionadas

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দেখতে সুন্দর

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Looks beautiful

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শুনতে ভালো

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Sounds good

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খেতে ভালো

similar

Tastes good

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দেখতে খারাপ

contrast

Looks bad

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দেখতে চমৎকার

specialized form

Looks wonderful

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