Signification
Presenting a contrasting viewpoint.
Contexte culturel
In formal Bengali debate (Torko-Bitorko), using 'Onnodike' is a standard way to transition between the 'Pokkho' (for) and 'Bipokkho' (against) arguments. Newspapers like 'Prothom Alo' or 'Anandabazar Patrika' use 'Onnodike' or 'Opordike' in almost every editorial to maintain a facade of journalistic objectivity. Modernist Bengali poets often use the physical 'Onnodike' to represent alienation or looking away from societal norms. In professional meetings, 'Onnodike' is used as a 'polite disagreement' tool to avoid direct confrontation (which can be seen as rude).
The Power Pair
Always try to use 'একদিকে' (Ekdike) earlier in the paragraph if you plan to use 'অন্যদিকে' (Onnodike). It makes your Bengali sound incredibly structured and professional.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it in every sentence. If you have three points, use 'প্রথমত' (firstly), 'দ্বিতীয়ত' (secondly), and then 'অন্যদিকে' for the final contrasting point.
Signification
Presenting a contrasting viewpoint.
The Power Pair
Always try to use 'একদিকে' (Ekdike) earlier in the paragraph if you plan to use 'অন্যদিকে' (Onnodike). It makes your Bengali sound incredibly structured and professional.
Avoid Overuse
Don't use it in every sentence. If you have three points, use 'প্রথমত' (firstly), 'দ্বিতীয়ত' (secondly), and then 'অন্যদিকে' for the final contrasting point.
Polite Disagreement
In a Bengali household, if you want to disagree with an elder, start with 'আপনার কথা ঠিক, অন্যদিকে...' to soften the blow.
Writing Tip
In formal writing, always put a comma after 'অন্যদিকে' if it starts the sentence.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to show contrast.
শীতকাল খুব আরামদায়ক; __________, এই সময় অনেকের অসুখ হয়।
The sentence contrasts the comfort of winter with the prevalence of illness, so 'Onnodike' is the best fit.
Which sentence uses 'Onnodike' correctly in a physical sense?
Choose the correct sentence:
In this context, 'Onnodike' correctly refers to looking in a different physical direction.
Complete the dialogue with a balanced argument.
A: অনলাইন ক্লাস খুব সুবিধাজনক। B: হ্যাঁ, __________, এতে বন্ধুদের সাথে দেখা হয় না।
B is presenting a disadvantage to contrast A's advantage.
Match the premise with the most logical contrast using 'Onnodike'.
Premise: 'এই ল্যাপটপটি খুব দ্রুত...' (This laptop is very fast...)
A fast laptop is a positive; a high price is a negative contrast.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Onnodike vs. Kintu
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesশীতকাল খুব আরামদায়ক; __________, এই সময় অনেকের অসুখ হয়।
The sentence contrasts the comfort of winter with the prevalence of illness, so 'Onnodike' is the best fit.
Choose the correct sentence:
In this context, 'Onnodike' correctly refers to looking in a different physical direction.
A: অনলাইন ক্লাস খুব সুবিধাজনক। B: হ্যাঁ, __________, এতে বন্ধুদের সাথে দেখা হয় না।
B is presenting a disadvantage to contrast A's advantage.
Premise: 'এই ল্যাপটপটি খুব দ্রুত...' (This laptop is very fast...)
A fast laptop is a positive; a high price is a negative contrast.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsNot exactly. 'Kintu' (But) is a general contrast. 'Onnodike' is more like 'On the other hand'—it's used to balance two different aspects of a situation.
Yes, it's a great way to start a paragraph that introduces a counter-argument to the previous paragraph.
They are 95% interchangeable. 'Opordike' is slightly more common in newspapers and formal reports.
It might sound a bit too formal. Use 'kintu' or 'ar' instead unless you are having a serious discussion.
No, it is an indeclinable word (obboy) and never changes form.
Yes! 'She onnodike takiye ache' means 'He is looking the other way'.
You can use 'Biporitpokkhe' or 'Borong' for a stronger 'on the contrary' feel.
Not really, but in very fast speech, it might sound like 'Onno-dike' with a very short 'o'.
No, that would be 'Onno kothao'. This is a common mistake for learners.
Yes, often to show a shift in the poet's focus or a change in the mood of the poem.
It is considered B2 because it requires an understanding of logical discourse and formal register.
No, it works with past, present, and future tenses.
Expressions liées
একদিকে
contrastOn one hand
অপরদিকে
synonymOn the other hand
পক্ষান্তরে
specialized formConversely
তাছাড়া
similarMoreover / Besides
কিন্তু
similarBut
