Signification
Expressing personal preference for something.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, hospitality is paramount. If you say you 'pochondo' a certain dish, your host will likely keep serving it to you until you are bursting! In Kolkata, 'Adda' culture involves expressing strong 'pochondo' for specific football teams (East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan). It's a major part of identity. Second-generation Bengalis often use 'Like' in English but keep the Bengali sentence structure, showing the phrase's deep grammatical root. When meeting a potential spouse, 'pochondo' is the polite word used by elders to ask if the couple found each other suitable.
The 'Na' Rule
Always put 'na' (not) at the very end of the sentence to say you don't like something.
Sound more native
Use 'Bhalo lage' for food and 'Pochondo kori' for items you want to buy.
Signification
Expressing personal preference for something.
The 'Na' Rule
Always put 'na' (not) at the very end of the sentence to say you don't like something.
Sound more native
Use 'Bhalo lage' for food and 'Pochondo kori' for items you want to buy.
Don't over-love
Avoid using 'Bhalobashi' for pizza or movies unless you are being very dramatic; 'Pochondo kori' is safer.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to say 'I like tea.'
আমি চা পছন্দ ______।
The phrase 'pochondo kora' always requires the verb 'kora' (to do). 'Kori' is the first-person present form.
Which sentence means 'I like to read books'?
Select the correct Bengali translation:
When you like an action, the action verb must be in the infinitive form (ending in -te). 'Podte' means 'to read'.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the standard variations of the phrase across different subjects and polarities.
Complete the dialogue in a restaurant.
Waiter: আপনি কি কফি পছন্দ করেন? You: না, আমি চা ______ ______।
The most natural response to a 'pochondo koren' question is 'pochondo kori'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Things you can 'Pochondo Kori'
Food
- • Fruit
- • Sweets
- • Tea
Hobbies
- • Music
- • Reading
- • Sports
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি চা পছন্দ ______।
The phrase 'pochondo kora' always requires the verb 'kora' (to do). 'Kori' is the first-person present form.
Select the correct Bengali translation:
When you like an action, the action verb must be in the infinitive form (ending in -te). 'Podte' means 'to read'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard variations of the phrase across different subjects and polarities.
Waiter: আপনি কি কফি পছন্দ করেন? You: না, আমি চা ______ ______।
The most natural response to a 'pochondo koren' question is 'pochondo kori'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it means you find them likable or attractive. For family, use 'Bhalobashi'.
'Pochondo kori' is an active choice (I like/choose), while 'Bhalo lage' is a feeling (It feels good to me).
Say 'Ami pochondo korechi' (I have liked) or 'Ami pochondo kortam' (I used to like).
It is neutral. It's appropriate for all settings, from street markets to business meetings.
Expressions liées
ভালো লাগে
similarTo feel good / To like
ভালোবাসি
builds onI love
প্রিয়
specialized formFavorite
অপছন্দ করি
contrastI dislike
