Signification
A task that is difficult.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'kothin' is often used with a sense of dramatic flair. If someone asks you to do something during 'lyadh' (afternoon nap time), everything is a 'kothin kaj'. In the bustling markets of Dhaka, 'kothin' is used to negotiate. A rickshaw puller might say the destination is 'kothin' due to traffic to justify a higher fare. Bengali parents place high value on overcoming 'kothin kaj' in studies. Success in 'kothin' subjects like Math or Science is highly celebrated. In farming communities, 'kothin kaj' refers to the physical toil in the fields during the monsoon or peak summer.
Use 'Khub'
Add 'Khub' (very) before 'Kothin' to sound more natural when complaining about a task.
Avoid 'Hard'
Don't try to say 'Hard work' as 'Hard kaj' using the English word; it sounds very 'Hinglish' (or Benglish).
Signification
A task that is difficult.
Use 'Khub'
Add 'Khub' (very) before 'Kothin' to sound more natural when complaining about a task.
Avoid 'Hard'
Don't try to say 'Hard work' as 'Hard kaj' using the English word; it sounds very 'Hinglish' (or Benglish).
Formal Writing
In formal writing, replace 'Kaj' with 'কর্ম' (Kormo) for a more sophisticated tone: 'কঠিন কর্ম'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct word for 'difficult'.
অংক করা একটি _______ কাজ।
Doing math is generally considered a 'difficult' (কঠিন) task.
Which sentence means 'Learning Bengali is a hard task'?
Select the correct translation:
'Kothin kaj' means hard task.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching adjectives with the noun 'kaj'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: এই বাক্সটি সরাও। B: না, এটা _______ কাজ।
The context implies the box is heavy, making it a difficult task.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Examples of Kothin Kaj
Daily
- • Cooking
- • Cleaning
- • Waking up
Work
- • Coding
- • Reports
- • Meetings
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesঅংক করা একটি _______ কাজ।
Doing math is generally considered a 'difficult' (কঠিন) task.
Select the correct translation:
'Kothin kaj' means hard task.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching adjectives with the noun 'kaj'.
A: এই বাক্সটি সরাও। B: না, এটা _______ কাজ।
The context implies the box is heavy, making it a difficult task.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it means they are 'difficult to deal with' or 'unpredictable', not 'strict'. For 'strict', use 'Kothor'.
It is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your friends.
The opposite is 'Shohoj Kaj' (Easy task).
It's better to say 'Kothor Porishrom' for 'Hard Work/Labor'.
No, 'Kothin' remains the same. Example: 'কঠিন কাজগুলো' (The difficult tasks).
In casual speech, yes. In formal writing, 'Shokto' is for physical hardness and 'Kothin' is for difficulty.
Say 'এটি সবচেয়ে কঠিন কাজ' (Eti shobcheye kothin kaj).
Yes, 'Kothin porikkha' is very common.
'Chap' means pressure. It's a slang/informal way to say a task is stressful and difficult.
Metaphorically yes, but the word for stone is 'Pathor'. 'Kothin' describes the property of being stone-like.
Expressions liées
সহজ কাজ
contrastEasy task
কঠোর পরিশ্রম
builds onHard labor/Hard work
জটিল সমস্যা
similarComplex problem
অসম্ভব কাজ
specialized formImpossible task
