Signification
Searching for employment.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, the phrase is often linked to the 'BCS' (Bangladesh Civil Service) exam. Many young people spend years 'কাজ খোঁজা' specifically in the government sector. In Kolkata, 'কাজ খোঁজা' is a central theme in 'Adda' (social chat). It's common to discuss the lack of industrial jobs compared to the IT sector. In villages, 'কাজ খোঁজা' often refers to seasonal agricultural work. People move between districts during harvest seasons to find work. For Bengalis living abroad (UK, USA, Middle East), 'কাজ খোঁজা' involves navigating visa regulations and professional certifications.
Vowel Harmony
Remember that 'খোঁজা' (khoja) becomes 'খুঁজছি' (khujchi) in the present continuous. This 'o' to 'u' shift is vital for sounding natural.
Don't say 'Kaj Khoja Kora'
Bengali verbs like 'Khoja' don't need 'Kora' (to do) added to them. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Searching for employment.
Vowel Harmony
Remember that 'খোঁজা' (khoja) becomes 'খুঁজছি' (khujchi) in the present continuous. This 'o' to 'u' shift is vital for sounding natural.
Don't say 'Kaj Khoja Kora'
Bengali verbs like 'Khoja' don't need 'Kora' (to do) added to them. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Use 'Chakri' for Offices
If you are looking for a corporate or government job, use 'চাকরি খোঁজা' (Chakri khoja) to sound more specific and professional.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'খোঁজা'.
আমি গত মাস থেকে একটি ভালো কাজ ______।
The sentence implies an ongoing action starting from the past, so 'খুঁজছি' (present continuous) is the most natural fit.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'He is looking for work'.
'খুঁজছে' is the correct third-person present continuous form of 'খোঁজা'.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তুমি কি এখনো ঘরে বসে আছো? ছেলে: না মা, আমি ইন্টারনেটে ______।
In the context of being at home and using the internet after a reprimand, 'looking for work' is the logical response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase would you use in a formal job application?
While 'কাজ খুঁজছি' is okay, 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি' is the most formal version suitable for high-level applications.
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Aides visuelles
Kaj vs. Chakri
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি গত মাস থেকে একটি ভালো কাজ ______।
The sentence implies an ongoing action starting from the past, so 'খুঁজছি' (present continuous) is the most natural fit.
Select the correct way to say 'He is looking for work'.
'খুঁজছে' is the correct third-person present continuous form of 'খোঁজা'.
মা: তুমি কি এখনো ঘরে বসে আছো? ছেলে: না মা, আমি ইন্টারনেটে ______।
In the context of being at home and using the internet after a reprimand, 'looking for work' is the logical response.
Which phrase would you use in a formal job application?
While 'কাজ খুঁজছি' is okay, 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি' is the most formal version suitable for high-level applications.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questions'Kaj' is general work or any task, while 'Chakri' specifically refers to formal employment with a salary.
Yes, it is acceptable, but 'চাকরির আবেদন' (job application) or 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ' is more formal.
You say 'আমি একটি কাজ পেয়েছি' (Ami ekti kaj peyechi).
Yes, you can use it for anything you are searching for, like 'আমি আমার চাবি খুঁজছি' (I am searching for my keys).
This is due to Bengali vowel harmony rules where the 'o' sound shifts to 'u' when followed by certain suffixes.
A common slang is 'হিল্লে খোঁজা' (hille khoja), meaning looking for a way out or a solution/job.
It is 'কাজ খোঁজা'. You don't need the possessive 'er' here.
Ask: 'আপনি কি কাজ খুঁজছেন?' (Formal) or 'তুই কি কাজ খুঁজছিস?' (Informal).
No, it means 'to search'. 'Pawa' means 'to find'.
Yes, it can be a sensitive topic due to high unemployment rates, so ask politely.
Expressions liées
চাকরি পাওয়া
builds onTo get a job
বেকার থাকা
similarTo be unemployed
কাজ করা
contrastTo work
ইন্টারভিউ দেওয়া
specialized formTo give an interview
