Signification
The act of weeping or wailing.
Contexte culturel
The 'Kanya Biday' (bride's departure) is a moment where 'Kānnākāṭi' is expected. It signifies the deep bond between the daughter and her parents. Classic 'Tollywood' movies often feature long scenes of 'Kānnākāṭi' to build emotional tension and catharsis for the audience. In villages, 'Kānnākāṭi' during funerals can be very vocal and rhythmic, sometimes involving professional mourners in older traditions.
The 'Echo' Rule
Whenever you see a word ending in '-āṭi' or '-āṭā' in Bengali, it usually implies a messy or collective version of the root word.
Don't overdo it
Using 'Kānnākāṭi' for a single tear makes you sound like you're exaggerating or being sarcastic.
Signification
The act of weeping or wailing.
The 'Echo' Rule
Whenever you see a word ending in '-āṭi' or '-āṭā' in Bengali, it usually implies a messy or collective version of the root word.
Don't overdo it
Using 'Kānnākāṭi' for a single tear makes you sound like you're exaggerating or being sarcastic.
Use with 'Pore jawa'
To sound like a native, use 'কান্নাকাটি পড়ে গেল' to describe a sudden group reaction to bad news.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'karā'.
বাচ্চাটি সকাল থেকে কান্নাকাটি ______।
Since the child is crying 'since morning' (present continuous), 'করছে' is the correct form.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Bengali sentence:
'Kānnākāṭi' always takes the auxiliary verb 'karā'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
When would you say 'কান্নাকাটি পড়ে গেল'?
'Pore gelo' implies a sudden outbreak of collective emotion.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use Kānnākāṭi
Situations
- • Broken toys
- • Sad movies
- • Farewells
- • Funerals
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesবাচ্চাটি সকাল থেকে কান্নাকাটি ______।
Since the child is crying 'since morning' (present continuous), 'করছে' is the correct form.
Select the natural Bengali sentence:
'Kānnākāṭi' always takes the auxiliary verb 'karā'.
When would you say 'কান্নাকাটি পড়ে গেল'?
'Pore gelo' implies a sudden outbreak of collective emotion.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot necessarily. It's just a description of intense crying. It can be for grief, frustration, or even joy (though less common for joy).
Yes! 'আমি খুব কান্নাকাটি করেছি' (I cried a lot) is perfectly natural.
'Kāndā' is the verb 'to cry'. 'Kānnākāṭi' is a noun-based phrase meaning 'the act of weeping/wailing'.
Expressions liées
চোখের জল
similarTears
বিলাপ করা
specialized formTo lament
ফোঁপানো
similarTo sob
হাউমাউ করে কাঁদা
specialized formTo howl with grief
