معنی
Maturing from a child to an adult.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Kolkata, 'boro howa' is often associated with the 'Para' (neighborhood) culture. People take pride in the specific neighborhood where they grew up. In Bangladesh, 'boro howa' is frequently used in the context of 'Desher bari' (ancestral home). Even if someone grows up in a city, they are often asked where their roots are. For second-generation Bengalis in the UK or USA, 'boro howa' is a key phrase used to discuss their dual identity. In rural areas, 'boro howa' is often linked to agricultural cycles and physical labor. A child is considered 'boro' when they can help in the fields.
The 'Hoye' trick
Use 'Boro hoye' (having grown up) whenever you want to talk about your future plans. It's the most natural connector.
Not for 'Grow up!'
Never use 'Boro hou!' to tell someone to stop being annoying. It sounds like you're wishing them a growth spurt.
معنی
Maturing from a child to an adult.
The 'Hoye' trick
Use 'Boro hoye' (having grown up) whenever you want to talk about your future plans. It's the most natural connector.
Not for 'Grow up!'
Never use 'Boro hou!' to tell someone to stop being annoying. It sounds like you're wishing them a growth spurt.
Success Context
In a job interview, use 'Boro howa' to show ambition. 'Ami jibone boro hote chai' (I want to achieve great things in life).
Respect the Elders
Remember that 'Boro' also means elder. If someone calls you 'Boro', they might be acknowledging your seniority in the family.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'বড় হওয়া'.
আমি কলকাতায় ____। (I grew up in Kolkata.)
Since it's a completed action about your past, 'বড় হয়েছি' (Present Perfect) is the correct form.
Which sentence means 'What do you want to be when you grow up?'
Choose the correct translation:
'Hote chao' means 'want to be', which is the standard way to ask this question.
Match the sense of 'বড় হওয়া' to the sentence.
Sentence: 'সে এখন অনেক বড় হয়েছে, তার অনেক টাকা।'
The mention of money indicates that 'boro howa' here refers to success.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: 'খোকন, দুধ খাও।' খোকন: 'কেন মা?' মা: 'দুধ খেলে তুমি ____।'
The mother is promising a future result, so 'boro hobe' (will grow up/big) is correct.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Howa vs Kora
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاআমি কলকাতায় ____। (I grew up in Kolkata.)
Since it's a completed action about your past, 'বড় হয়েছি' (Present Perfect) is the correct form.
Choose the correct translation:
'Hote chao' means 'want to be', which is the standard way to ask this question.
Sentence: 'সে এখন অনেক বড় হয়েছে, তার অনেক টাকা।'
The mention of money indicates that 'boro howa' here refers to success.
মা: 'খোকন, দুধ খাও।' খোকন: 'কেন মা?' মা: 'দুধ খেলে তুমি ____।'
The mother is promising a future result, so 'boro hobe' (will grow up/big) is correct.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, but 'unnoti kora' (to prosper) or 'prosharito howa' (to expand) is more professional.
'Boro howa' is general growth. 'Bere otha' implies the environment and the process of being nurtured.
No, it's usually a compliment or a neutral observation about their growth or maturity.
Use the causative: 'Ami amar dadir kache boro hoyechi' (I grew up with my grandma) or 'Dadi amake boro korechen'.
No, it can mean age, status, success, or importance.
Yes, 'Biral-ta boro hocche' (The cat is growing up) is perfectly fine.
There isn't a direct opposite for the process, but 'choto howa' means to shrink or become small.
আমরা বড় হয়েছি (Amra boro hoyechi).
It is neutral. It can be used in both formal speeches and casual talk.
Not really. 'Buro howa' is for getting old. 'Boro howa' is for the journey toward adulthood.
عبارات مرتبط
বেড়ে ওঠা
similarTo grow up/develop
মানুষ হওয়া
builds onTo become a true human
বড় করা
specialized formTo raise/enlarge
উন্নতি করা
specialized formTo prosper
সাবালক হওয়া
specialized formTo become a legal adult
বুড়ো হওয়া
contrastTo get old
