Signification
Agreeing with a particular premise.
Contexte culturel
In the famous 'Adda' culture of Kolkata and Dhaka, using phrases like this shows that you are a 'shushil' (civilized) debater. It is a way to keep the conversation flowing without causing offense. In Bangladeshi talk shows (like 'Tritiyo Matra'), politicians frequently use this phrase to avoid answering difficult questions directly while appearing to agree with the moderator. Modern Bengali literature uses this phrase to create a realistic, middle-class dialogue that feels both educated and grounded. In a Bengali corporate environment, giving feedback often starts with this phrase to soften the critique of a subordinate's work.
The 'Tobe' Rule
Always follow this phrase with 'তবে' (tobe) or 'কিন্তু' (kintu) to sound like a native C1 speaker. It completes the logical loop.
Don't Overuse
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician giving a press conference. Save it for key points.
Signification
Agreeing with a particular premise.
The 'Tobe' Rule
Always follow this phrase with 'তবে' (tobe) or 'কিন্তু' (kintu) to sound like a native C1 speaker. It completes the logical loop.
Don't Overuse
If you use this in every sentence, you will sound like a politician giving a press conference. Save it for key points.
Polite Disagreement
In Bengali culture, saying 'No' directly can be rude. Use this phrase to soften your 'No'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase to complete the concession.
_______ যে তিনি খুব মেধাবী, তবে তিনি অলস।
The sentence provides a contrast ('but he is lazy'), so a concession like 'It is true that' is needed.
Choose the best response for Speaker B.
Speaker A: এই ল্যাপটপটা অনেক দামি। Speaker B: ________, কিন্তু এর মানও খুব ভালো।
Speaker B is acknowledging the price before mentioning the quality.
Match the sentence to the most likely situation.
Sentence: 'এ কথা ঠিক যে আমাদের আরও গাছ লাগানো উচিত।'
The phrase is formal and the topic is environmental, making it suitable for a speech.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Identify the correct Bengali sentence.
The first option includes the necessary 'je' and is a proper declarative sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercices_______ যে তিনি খুব মেধাবী, তবে তিনি অলস।
The sentence provides a contrast ('but he is lazy'), so a concession like 'It is true that' is needed.
Speaker A: এই ল্যাপটপটা অনেক দামি। Speaker B: ________, কিন্তু এর মানও খুব ভালো।
Speaker B is acknowledging the price before mentioning the quality.
Sentence: 'এ কথা ঠিক যে আমাদের আরও গাছ লাগানো উচিত।'
The phrase is formal and the topic is environmental, making it suitable for a speech.
Identify the correct Bengali sentence.
The first option includes the necessary 'je' and is a proper declarative sentence.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'এটা ঠিক যে' (Eta thik je) is slightly less formal and very common in daily speech.
Rarely. It is a prose-heavy, logical phrase. Poetry usually uses more evocative language.
In this context, it means 'statement' or 'point'.
No, it is an introductory phrase. You can say 'কথাটা ঠিক' at the end, but not the whole phrase.
Expressions liées
আসলে
similarActually / In fact
সত্যি বলতে কি
similarTo tell the truth
যাই হোক
contrastAnyway / However
অবশ্যই
builds onOf course / Certainly
