B2 Expression Neutre

এটার কোনো মানে হয় না

এটর কন মন হয় ন

It makes no sense

Signification

Indicating that something is illogical or useless.

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Contexte culturel

In Kolkata, this phrase is often used during 'Adda' sessions to challenge someone's political or social views. It's a sign of intellectual engagement. In Dhaka, the phrase is frequently used in the context of bureaucracy or traffic, reflecting a shared frustration with systemic inefficiencies. In modern Bengali tech hubs, the English word 'logic' is often swapped in: 'এটার কোনো লজিক নেই' (This has no logic). Parents often use this with children to dismiss silly excuses, but children rarely use it back as it would be considered 'mukh-chora' (talking back/disrespectful).

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The 'Pointless' Shortcut

If you want to say 'There's no point in doing X', use the verb in genitive form + 'kono mane hoy na'. Example: 'Jaoyar (going) kono mane hoy na'.

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Tone Matters

If said with a rising intonation, it sounds like a genuine question. If said with a flat or falling intonation, it's a firm dismissal.

Signification

Indicating that something is illogical or useless.

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The 'Pointless' Shortcut

If you want to say 'There's no point in doing X', use the verb in genitive form + 'kono mane hoy na'. Example: 'Jaoyar (going) kono mane hoy na'.

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Tone Matters

If said with a rising intonation, it sounds like a genuine question. If said with a flat or falling intonation, it's a firm dismissal.

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The 'Mane' Filler

Native speakers often say 'Mane...' (I mean...) when they are thinking. Don't confuse this filler with the phrase 'Etar kono mane hoy na'.

Teste-toi

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'this'.

____ কোনো মানে হয় না।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার

The genitive case 'এটার' is required before 'মানে হয় না'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'There is no point in crying'?

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : কাঁদার কোনো মানে হয় না।

The verb 'কাঁদা' (to cry) must be in the genitive form 'কাঁদার'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: সে বলল সে ভুলে গেছে। B: ______! সে কালই আমাকে মনে করিয়ে দিল।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার কোনো মানে হয় না

B is pointing out the logical inconsistency in A's statement.

Match the situation to the phrase.

Someone is trying to fix a broken lightbulb by painting it yellow.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার কোনো মানে হয় না।

Painting a bulb doesn't fix it; the action is illogical.

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

4 exercices
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'this'. Fill Blank A2

____ কোনো মানে হয় না।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার

The genitive case 'এটার' is required before 'মানে হয় না'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'There is no point in crying'? Choose B1

Choose the best option:

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : কাঁদার কোনো মানে হয় না।

The verb 'কাঁদা' (to cry) must be in the genitive form 'কাঁদার'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: সে বলল সে ভুলে গেছে। B: ______! সে কালই আমাকে মনে করিয়ে দিল।

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার কোনো মানে হয় না

B is pointing out the logical inconsistency in A's statement.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching B1

Someone is trying to fix a broken lightbulb by painting it yellow.

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : এটার কোনো মানে হয় না।

Painting a bulb doesn't fix it; the action is illogical.

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Questions fréquentes

5 questions

Yes, 'Er kono ortho hoy na' is more formal and common in literature or news.

Yes, it is considered quite disrespectful. Use 'Ami bujhte parchi na' (I am unable to understand) instead.

'Mane nei' means it 'has' no meaning (static). 'Mane hoy na' means it 'doesn't make' sense (dynamic). They are mostly interchangeable.

You can say 'এটার একটা মানে হয়' (This has a meaning) or more commonly 'এটা একদম ঠিক' (This is exactly right).

No. For a word you don't know, ask 'Eitar mane ki?' (What is the meaning of this?).

Expressions liées

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মাথা মুণ্ডু নেই

idiomatic synonym

Has no head or tail.

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বাজে কথা

similar

Nonsense / Bad words.

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অযৌক্তিক

formal equivalent

Illogical.

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লাভ নেই

specialized form

No profit/gain.

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