Significado
Displaying one's power or vanity.
Contexto cultural
The 'Noth' was historically a symbol of 'Sadhaba' (a woman whose husband is alive). Shaking it was a sign of her domestic power. Jewelry in South Asia is often tied to social hierarchy. The larger the ornament, the higher the status, leading to idioms about 'showing' jewelry. In modern offices, this idiom has shifted to describe 'toxic' managers or colleagues who overstep their authority. Authors like Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay often used this phrase to depict the arrogance of wealthy village women.
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best when you want to be slightly sarcastic about someone's self-importance.
Gender Neutrality
Don't be afraid to use it for men; it's perfectly normal in modern Bengali.
Significado
Displaying one's power or vanity.
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best when you want to be slightly sarcastic about someone's self-importance.
Gender Neutrality
Don't be afraid to use it for men; it's perfectly normal in modern Bengali.
Pair with 'Beshi'
Adding 'beshi' (too much) makes it sound more natural: 'বেশি নথ নাড়ো না' (Don't show off too much).
Literary Context
If you are reading Bengali classics, look for this phrase to understand character dynamics.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
অফিসে নতুন প্রমোশন পেয়ে রাহুল সবার ওপর ____ শুরু করেছে।
The context of a promotion and acting bossy over others requires 'নথ নাড়তে'.
What is the figurative meaning of 'নথ নাড়া'?
‘নথ নাড়া’ বলতে কী বোঝায়?
The idiom means to show off vanity or power.
Match the situation to the idiom usage.
Which situation best fits 'নথ নাড়া'?
The idiom is used for displaying power or vanity.
Complete the dialogue.
A: রিনা আজ খুব সুন্দর শাড়ি পরেছে। B: হ্যাঁ, কিন্তু ও যেভাবে সবার সামনে ____, তা আমার ভালো লাগছে না।
The contrast 'কিন্তু' (but) suggests a negative behavior like showing off.
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Ayudas visuales
Literal vs Figurative
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosঅফিসে নতুন প্রমোশন পেয়ে রাহুল সবার ওপর ____ শুরু করেছে।
The context of a promotion and acting bossy over others requires 'নথ নাড়তে'.
‘নথ নাড়া’ বলতে কী বোঝায়?
The idiom means to show off vanity or power.
Which situation best fits 'নথ নাড়া'?
The idiom is used for displaying power or vanity.
A: রিনা আজ খুব সুন্দর শাড়ি পরেছে। B: হ্যাঁ, কিন্তু ও যেভাবে সবার সামনে ____, তা আমার ভালো লাগছে না।
The contrast 'কিন্তু' (but) suggests a negative behavior like showing off.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, it is generally a mild insult or a criticism of someone's behavior.
Only if you are talking *about* them to a friend. Never say it *to* your boss!
No, it can apply to anyone who acts superior, regardless of their actual wealth.
'অহংকার করা' is a general term for being proud, while 'নথ নাড়া' specifically implies *showing* that pride to others.
Yes, it is widely understood and used in both West Bengal and Bangladesh.
Almost never. It is nearly always used to describe an annoying or negative trait.
It means a traditional nose-ring, usually worn by married women.
The origin is old, but the usage is very much alive in modern conversation.
It would be 'তারা নথ নাড়ে' (simple present) or 'তারা নথ নাড়ছে' (present continuous).
Not a direct idiom, but 'মাটি হয়ে থাকা' (to stay like earth) is a common way to describe being very humble.
Frases relacionadas
ভাব মারা
similarTo show off or act cool.
গলা উঁচানো
similarTo speak loudly or assertively.
মাথা তোলা
contrastTo protest or stand up for oneself.
জাঁকজমক করা
specialized formTo do something with great pomp.
অহংকারে পা মাটিতে না পড়া
builds onTo be so proud that one's feet don't touch the ground.
