Signification
Expressing amazement or shock.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, you might hear 'কি আশ্চর্য!' more frequently as a standalone exclamation, often with a slightly more dramatic flair. In Dhaka, 'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' is very common in news media and formal discussions to react to social changes or political events. In villages, people might use 'তাজ্জব ব্যাপার' (Tajjob byapar) more often, which has a more traditional, folk-story feel. Second-generation speakers often use 'Wow' but will switch to 'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' when speaking to elders to show respect and linguistic competence.
Intonation is Key
Rise your pitch on 'Ash' and let it fall on 'kotha' for a natural sounding surprise.
Don't over-use
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound insincere. Save it for actual surprises!
Signification
Expressing amazement or shock.
Intonation is Key
Rise your pitch on 'Ash' and let it fall on 'kotha' for a natural sounding surprise.
Don't over-use
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound insincere. Save it for actual surprises!
Pair with Body Language
Bengali speakers often widen their eyes or raise their eyebrows when saying this.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the phrase to express surprise.
আপনার লটারি জেতার খবরটা ________।
'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Fill in the missing word.
কি ________ কথা! তুমি এখানে কি করছো?
The genitive form 'আশ্চর্যের' is required to describe 'কথা'.
Match the reaction to the situation.
Situation: You find out your quiet neighbor is actually a famous rock star.
This is a surprising and neutral/positive event, making 'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' the best fit.
Complete the dialogue.
A: জানো, কাল রাতে আমাদের এলাকায় তুষারপাত হয়েছে! B: ________! বাংলাদেশে তুষারপাত?
Snow in Bangladesh is highly surprising, requiring an exclamation of surprise.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআপনার লটারি জেতার খবরটা ________।
'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' is the standard idiomatic expression.
কি ________ কথা! তুমি এখানে কি করছো?
The genitive form 'আশ্চর্যের' is required to describe 'কথা'.
Situation: You find out your quiet neighbor is actually a famous rock star.
This is a surprising and neutral/positive event, making 'কি আশ্চর্যের কথা!' the best fit.
A: জানো, কাল রাতে আমাদের এলাকায় তুষারপাত হয়েছে! B: ________! বাংলাদেশে তুষারপাত?
Snow in Bangladesh is highly surprising, requiring an exclamation of surprise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it's a very common short form, especially in informal speech.
No, it's perfectly polite as long as your tone is respectful and not mocking.
'Obak' is an adjective (amazed), while this is a full phrase (What a surprise).
Only if the news is 'surprising' but not 'tragic'. For tragedy, use 'Khub kharap holo'.
It's a noun in the genitive case acting as an adjective.
Commonly: 'Ki ashchorjer kotha!'
Slang often uses 'Ki taajjob!' or 'Ki obak kando!'.
No, exclamations like this don't change for number.
Yes, in novels and essays to express the author's wonder.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Etai swobhabik' (This is normal) works.
Expressions liées
কি অবাক কাণ্ড!
similarWhat a strange/surprising incident!
অবিশ্বাস্য!
synonymUnbelievable!
বলো কি!
builds onWhat are you saying!
তাজ্জব ব্যাপার!
similarAstonishing matter!
