Signification
Referring to something that is common knowledge
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, Friday is the start of the weekend. If someone mentions this, responding with 'Eta to jana kotha' is a standard way to acknowledge the obvious rhythm of the week. In Kolkata, 'Adda' culture relies on these phrases to maintain the flow of debate. It's often used to quickly agree on a premise before moving to a more 'torko' (argumentative) point. Scholars often use the more formal 'বলাই বাহুল্য' in writing, but will switch to 'এটা তো জানা কথা' during informal seminar discussions to sound more grounded. On platforms like TikTok or Facebook, this phrase is used in 'POV' videos to highlight relatable, obvious struggles of Bengali life.
Master the 'To'
The 'to' should be said quickly. If you drag it out, you sound sarcastic.
Watch the Hierarchy
Don't use this with your grandparents unless you want to be seen as 'paka' (overly mature/disrespectful).
Signification
Referring to something that is common knowledge
Master the 'To'
The 'to' should be said quickly. If you drag it out, you sound sarcastic.
Watch the Hierarchy
Don't use this with your grandparents unless you want to be seen as 'paka' (overly mature/disrespectful).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing particle to make the phrase sound natural.
সূর্য পূর্ব দিকে ওঠে, এটা ___ জানা কথা।
The particle 'তো' (to) provides the necessary 'of course' nuance for this idiom.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'এটা তো জানা কথা'?
Someone tells you...
The phrase is used for common, universally known facts.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: কালকে তো শুক্রবার, অফিস বন্ধ। B: ___________।
Since Friday is a standard weekend in Bangladesh, it's a 'known fact'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Eta to jana kotha'
Nature
- • Rain makes things wet
- • Sun rises in East
Social
- • Traffic in Dhaka
- • Love for sweets
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesসূর্য পূর্ব দিকে ওঠে, এটা ___ জানা কথা।
The particle 'তো' (to) provides the necessary 'of course' nuance for this idiom.
Someone tells you...
The phrase is used for common, universally known facts.
A: কালকে তো শুক্রবার, অফিস বন্ধ। B: ___________।
Since Friday is a standard weekend in Bangladesh, it's a 'known fact'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNot inherently. It depends on your tone. It's usually a friendly way to agree.
No, use 'বলাই বাহুল্য' or 'এটি একটি স্বীকৃত সত্য' for formal writing.
Expressions liées
বলাই বাহুল্য
synonymNeedless to say.
সবাই জানে
similarEveryone knows.
নতুন কিছু নয়
similarNothing new.
