Signification
Commenting on pleasant weather conditions.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, people often use this phrase during the 'Sharat' (Autumn) season when the blue sky is filled with white clouds. It's a time of great poetic inspiration. In Kolkata, 'Adda' (intellectual small talk) often starts with a comment on the weather, especially during the pleasant winter months (December-January). For Bengalis living in colder climates (like the UK or Canada), this phrase is used with genuine excitement during the few weeks of warm summer. In villages, 'beautiful weather' often refers to a day that is good for crops—neither too dry nor too flooded.
The 'Sh' Sound
Remember that in Bengali, the letter 'স' in 'সুন্দর' is usually pronounced as 'sh' (Shoon-dor), not 's'.
No 'Is'
Don't add 'hoy' at the end. It makes you sound like a translation bot!
Signification
Commenting on pleasant weather conditions.
The 'Sh' Sound
Remember that in Bengali, the letter 'স' in 'সুন্দর' is usually pronounced as 'sh' (Shoon-dor), not 's'.
No 'Is'
Don't add 'hoy' at the end. It makes you sound like a translation bot!
Add '-ta'
Say 'Abhaoawa-ta' to sound more like a native speaker from Kolkata or Dhaka.
The 'Tai na?' Tag
Always follow up with 'tai na?' (isn't it?) to invite the other person to speak.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
আজ ______ খুব সুন্দর।
'আবহাওয়া' means weather, which is the standard word used in this expression.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'The weather is very beautiful today' in Bengali?
Select the correct sentence:
Bengali omits the verb 'is' in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
রহিম: বাইরে কি রোদ উঠেছে? করিম: হ্যাঁ, ________________।
If the sun is out (রোদ উঠেছে), it usually implies the weather is beautiful.
Match the phrase variation to the correct register.
Match 'অদ্যকার আবহাওয়া অত্যন্ত মনোরম' to its register.
'অদ্যকার' and 'মনোরম' are high-register Sanskrit-derived words.
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Aides visuelles
Adjectives for Weather
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআজ ______ খুব সুন্দর।
'আবহাওয়া' means weather, which is the standard word used in this expression.
Select the correct sentence:
Bengali omits the verb 'is' in this context.
রহিম: বাইরে কি রোদ উঠেছে? করিম: হ্যাঁ, ________________।
If the sun is out (রোদ উঠেছে), it usually implies the weather is beautiful.
Match 'অদ্যকার আবহাওয়া অত্যন্ত মনোরম' to its register.
'অদ্যকার' and 'মনোরম' are high-register Sanskrit-derived words.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsUsually no, unless you find rain beautiful. For rain, you'd say 'আজ খুব সুন্দর বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে' (It's raining beautifully today).
It's neutral. It's used in both news reports and daily chats.
'Sundor' is beautiful; 'Chomotkar' is wonderful/excellent. 'Chomotkar' is more intense.
No, in modern Bengali, adjectives generally do not change for gender.
Add 'chilo' at the end: 'আজ আবহাওয়া খুব সুন্দর ছিল।'
Yes, it's a very safe and polite way to start a conversation with a superior.
It's a compound word from Persian. Think of it as 'Ab' (water) + 'Hawa' (air).
Yes, it's very common in texts or as a social media caption.
Say 'আজ আবহাওয়া মোটামুটি ভালো' (The weather is okay/fair today).
Usually, yes, but you can say 'আবহাওয়া আজ খুব সুন্দর' for emphasis on 'today'.
Expressions liées
আজকের দিনটা খুব ভালো
similarToday's day is very good.
চমৎকার আবহাওয়া
synonymExcellent weather.
মনোরম পরিবেশ
similarPleasant environment.
আবহাওয়া খারাপ
contrastBad weather.
মেঘলা আকাশ
specialized formCloudy sky.
ঝকঝকে রোদ
builds onSparkling sunshine.
