Signification
Paying attention to speech
Contexte culturel
In traditional homes, 'Kotha shona' is the benchmark for a child's upbringing. A child who doesn't 'listen' is often seen as a reflection of poor parenting. In village arbitrations (Salish), the elders' 'Kotha' is final. To not 'listen' to the Salish is to risk social boycott. Folk songs often use 'Kotha shono' to address the soul or a beloved, asking them to listen to the deeper truths of life. While becoming more egalitarian, the formal 'Kotha shunun' is still vital in maintaining professional respect between juniors and seniors.
Use it to start a story
Saying 'Ekta kotha shono' is a great way to get everyone's attention before telling a story or news.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like a harsh command. Keep it soft for advice.
Signification
Paying attention to speech
Use it to start a story
Saying 'Ekta kotha shono' is a great way to get everyone's attention before telling a story or news.
Watch your tone
If said too loudly, it can sound like a harsh command. Keep it soft for advice.
The 'Lokhhi' connection
In Bengal, being 'Lokhhi' (good/obedient) is directly tied to 'Kotha shona'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'shona'.
তুমি কেন আমার কথা _____ না? (Why don't you listen to me?)
Since the subject is 'তুমি' (tumi), the verb must be 'শোনো' (shono).
Which sentence means 'The student obeys the teacher'?
ছাত্রটি শিক্ষকের...
'Kotha shone' is the idiom for obeying/listening.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: খোকা, রোদে যেও না। খোকা: কেন মা? মা: আমার _____, শরীর খারাপ হবে।
The mother is giving advice/a command, so 'Kotha shono' is the natural fit.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to start your presentation.
In a formal meeting, the 'Apni' form with 'Doya kore' (please) is most appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesতুমি কেন আমার কথা _____ না? (Why don't you listen to me?)
Since the subject is 'তুমি' (tumi), the verb must be 'শোনো' (shono).
ছাত্রটি শিক্ষকের...
'Kotha shone' is the idiom for obeying/listening.
মা: খোকা, রোদে যেও না। খোকা: কেন মা? মা: আমার _____, শরীর খারাপ হবে।
The mother is giving advice/a command, so 'Kotha shono' is the natural fit.
Situation: You are in a meeting and want to start your presentation.
In a formal meeting, the 'Apni' form with 'Doya kore' (please) is most appropriate.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but use the formal form: 'Amar kotha shunun' (Please listen to me).
Mostly, yes. It can mean 'pay attention' or 'obey' depending on the context.
The opposite is 'Kotha na shona' (not listening) or 'Abadhya' (disobedient).
No, for music just use 'Gaan shona'. 'Kotha' is specifically for speech.
You use the causative form: 'Shey amake kotha shonalo'.
Only if you say it to someone older or a stranger. With close friends, it's fine.
No, 'Kotha dewa' is for promises. 'Kotha shona' is for listening/obeying.
Yes, 'Ekta kotha shono...' is a very common way to start a text.
Add 'Mon diye' (with mind): 'Mon diye kotha shono'.
Yes, 'Kan pete shon' (Listen with ears spread) is a more casual/slangy version.
Expressions liées
কথা মানা
synonymTo obey
কথা দেওয়া
builds onTo give one's word/promise
কথা রাখা
builds onTo keep a promise
কথা কাটাকাটি
contrastAn argument/altercation
এক কথার মানুষ
specialized formA man of his word
