Signification
Solving two problems at once
Contexte culturel
The phrase reflects the agrarian roots of Bengal where 'dhil' (dried mud) was a common tool for children to play or shoo away birds. In modern Dhaka or Kolkata, using this idiom in a meeting shows you are a 'smart' worker who values time and resources. Many Bengali folk tales feature a 'clever' character (like Gopal Bhar) who uses his wit to solve multiple problems at once, embodying this idiom. Teachers often use this to encourage students to find connections between subjects—learning history to improve language skills is 'এক ঢিলে দুই পাখি'.
Use it for praise
If a friend tells you a smart plan, say 'একেবারে এক ঢিলে দুই পাখি!' to impress them with your natural Bengali.
Don't use 'Pathor'
Even though 'pathor' means stone, it sounds very unnatural in this idiom. Stick to 'dhil'.
Signification
Solving two problems at once
Use it for praise
If a friend tells you a smart plan, say 'একেবারে এক ঢিলে দুই পাখি!' to impress them with your natural Bengali.
Don't use 'Pathor'
Even though 'pathor' means stone, it sounds very unnatural in this idiom. Stick to 'dhil'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
এক ____ দুই পাখি মারা।
The correct word is 'ঢিলে' (dhile), which means 'with a stone/clod'.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'এক ঢিলে দুই পাখি'?
Which of these is a 'double win'?
This situation shows achieving two tasks with one trip.
Complete the dialogue.
করিম: আমি এই প্রজেক্টটা করলে অনেক কিছু শিখব আর প্রমোশনও পাব। রহিম: বাহ! এটা তো একেবারে ______।
The context of learning and getting a promotion fits the 'double win' idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesএক ____ দুই পাখি মারা।
The correct word is 'ঢিলে' (dhile), which means 'with a stone/clod'.
Which of these is a 'double win'?
This situation shows achieving two tasks with one trip.
করিম: আমি এই প্রজেক্টটা করলে অনেক কিছু শিখব আর প্রমোশনও পাব। রহিম: বাহ! এটা তো একেবারে ______।
The context of learning and getting a promotion fits the 'double win' idiom.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is neutral to informal. You can use it in a business meeting or with friends, but not in a formal legal document.
Yes! 'Ek dhile tin pakhi' is a common way to describe an even bigger success.
It refers to a small piece of stone or a hard clod of dried earth that can be thrown.
Expressions liées
রথ দেখা ও কলা বেচা
similarTo see the chariot and sell bananas (doing business while on a trip).
সোনায় সোহাগা
similarA perfect combination or an added advantage.
আঙুল ফুলে কলাগাছ
contrastBecoming rich suddenly (often unfairly).
