A2 Proverb خنثی

মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয়

মনষ মতরই ভল হয়

To err is human

معنی

Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Bangladesh, this phrase is often used by elders to teach children about forgiveness and the importance of not being too proud. In the intellectual circles of Kolkata, this phrase is sometimes used in debates to humbly acknowledge a point of error before continuing an argument. Modern Bengali startups use this phrase to foster a 'fail-fast' culture where employees aren't afraid to take risks. While secular, it aligns with Islamic and Hindu teachings about the imperfection of the human soul compared to the Divine.

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The Magic Suffix

The '-i' in 'matroi' is your best friend. It adds emphasis and makes you sound like a native speaker.

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Don't Overuse

If you use this for every single mistake you make, people might think you are avoiding responsibility.

معنی

Everyone makes mistakes sometimes.

💡

The Magic Suffix

The '-i' in 'matroi' is your best friend. It adds emphasis and makes you sound like a native speaker.

⚠️

Don't Overuse

If you use this for every single mistake you make, people might think you are avoiding responsibility.

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Pair with a Smile

This phrase works best when accompanied by a kind smile or a gentle tone of voice.

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Face Saving

Use this to help someone else 'save face' when they are embarrassed. It's a high-level social skill in Bengali culture.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the proverb.

মানুষ ______ ভুল হয়।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মাত্রই

'মাত্রই' is the specific emphatic particle used in this proverb.

Which situation is the most appropriate for using this phrase?

Someone accidentally breaks a glass at a party.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয়।

This phrase is used to comfort someone after a small accident.

What is the figurative meaning of this phrase?

মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয় মানে কী?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষের ভুল হওয়া স্বাভাবিক।

The phrase means it is natural (swobhabik) for humans to make mistakes.

Complete the dialogue.

A: আমি আপনার বইটা হারিয়ে ফেলেছি, আমি খুব দুঃখিত। B: __________________। আমি অন্য একটা কিনে নেব।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয়।

This is the most empathetic and natural response to an apology.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Formal vs Informal Apologies

Formal
ক্ষমা করবেন Please forgive me
Informal
মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয় To err is human

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the proverb. جای خالی A2

মানুষ ______ ভুল হয়।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মাত্রই

'মাত্রই' is the specific emphatic particle used in this proverb.

Which situation is the most appropriate for using this phrase? situation_matching A2

Someone accidentally breaks a glass at a party.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয়।

This phrase is used to comfort someone after a small accident.

What is the figurative meaning of this phrase? Choose A2

মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয় মানে কী?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষের ভুল হওয়া স্বাভাবিক।

The phrase means it is natural (swobhabik) for humans to make mistakes.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: আমি আপনার বইটা হারিয়ে ফেলেছি, আমি খুব দুঃখিত। B: __________________। আমি অন্য একটা কিনে নেব।

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: মানুষ মাত্রই ভুল হয়।

This is the most empathetic and natural response to an apology.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

Not at all! It's very common among friends to lighten the mood after a mistake.

It's better for small to medium mistakes. For very big ones, a more serious apology is needed first.

It means 'only' or 'just' with an emphasis. Here it means 'every single human without exception.'

While this is secular, religious people might say 'Allah/Bhogoban khoma korben' (God will forgive).

You can say 'ধন্যবাদ' (Thank you) or 'আমি পরের বার সাবধান থাকব' (I will be careful next time).

Yes, it is equally popular in both regions.

It's grammatically okay but sounds less natural than 'matroi'.

Yes, it's a very common literary proverb used in novels and essays.

No, it's a timeless classic that people of all ages use.

Yes, it's a humble way to acknowledge your own fallibility.

عبارات مرتبط

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ভুল থেকে শিক্ষা নেওয়া

builds on

Learning from mistakes

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ক্ষমা মহত্ত্বের লক্ষণ

similar

Forgiveness is a sign of greatness

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দশে মিলে করি কাজ

contrast

Many hands make light work

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অল্প বিদ্যা ভয়ংকরী

specialized form

A little learning is a dangerous thing

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