Signification
Coffee that has a very intense flavor.
Contexte culturel
The 'Adda' culture is central. In places like the Indian Coffee House, 'Kora Coffee' is the fuel for hours of debate. In corporate Dhaka, 'Kora Coffee' is often synonymous with productivity and high-pressure environments. During exam seasons in Kolkata, 'Kora Coffee' or 'Kora Cha' is a survival tool for students. While coffee is less common than tea in villages, 'Kora' is still used for tea (Kora Cha) to describe a long-boiled, potent brew.
The 'Khawa' Rule
Remember to use 'khawa' (eat) instead of 'pan kora' (drink) for coffee in 99% of situations.
Don't say 'Shokto'
Saying 'Shokto Kofi' will make people think you are talking about a frozen block of coffee!
Signification
Coffee that has a very intense flavor.
The 'Khawa' Rule
Remember to use 'khawa' (eat) instead of 'pan kora' (drink) for coffee in 99% of situations.
Don't say 'Shokto'
Saying 'Shokto Kofi' will make people think you are talking about a frozen block of coffee!
Ordering like a pro
Say 'Ekta kora dekhe kofi din' (Give me a coffee that is strong) to sound like a native.
Adda Fuel
If you are invited to an 'Adda', bringing up your love for 'Kora Kofi' is a great conversation starter.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective for strong coffee.
আমার ঘুম পাচ্ছে, আমাকে এক কাপ ____ কফি দাও।
'Kora' is the correct word for strong coffee to wake someone up.
Which sentence is the most natural way to order a strong coffee in a cafe?
ক্যাফেতে কফি অর্ডার করার সঠিক উপায় কোনটি?
'Kora' is the standard collocation for strong coffee.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are standard beverage descriptions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: কফি কেমন হয়েছে? B: বেশ ____, আমার ঠিক এইরকমই পছন্দ।
The context of 'liking it this way' usually refers to the strength of the brew.
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Aides visuelles
Kora vs Halka
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমার ঘুম পাচ্ছে, আমাকে এক কাপ ____ কফি দাও।
'Kora' is the correct word for strong coffee to wake someone up.
ক্যাফেতে কফি অর্ডার করার সঠিক উপায় কোনটি?
'Kora' is the standard collocation for strong coffee.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are standard beverage descriptions.
A: কফি কেমন হয়েছে? B: বেশ ____, আমার ঠিক এইরকমই পছন্দ।
The context of 'liking it this way' usually refers to the strength of the brew.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! 'Kora Cha' is actually more common than 'Kora Kofi' in most of Bengal.
It implies bitterness, but specifically the bitterness that comes from strength/concentration.
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'Halka' (light/weak).
No, for spicy food use 'Jhal'. But you can use 'Kora' for a 'Kora Paak' (hard-cooked) sweet like Sandesh.
No, that's just a coincidence of sound!
You can say 'খুব কড়া' (Khub kora) or 'দারুণ কড়া' (Darun kora).
Yes, 'Kora Mod' (strong alcohol) is a common phrase.
Yes, a 'Kora Manush' is a strict or stern person.
In Bengali, the verb 'khawa' covers both eating and drinking liquids like water, tea, and coffee.
Expressions liées
কড়া চা
similarStrong tea
কড়া শাসন
builds onStrict discipline
গাঢ় কফি
synonymThick/Dense coffee
কড়া রোদ
similarHarsh/Strong sunlight
হালকা কফি
contrastLight/Weak coffee
