Signification
Praising the appearance of something.
Contexte culturel
During Durga Puja, people go 'Pandal Hopping' and the most common phrase heard is 'Khub sundor hoyeche' to describe the artistry of the idols. In Bangladesh, 'khub sundor' is frequently used to describe the lush green countryside, especially during the monsoon season. It is customary for guests to compliment the bride's jewelry and saree using this phrase as a sign of respect and blessing. Bengalis take great pride in their 'Alpana' (floor art). A guest will always praise a host's Alpana with 'khub sundor'.
The 'Lagche' Trick
Add 'lagche' (looking/feeling) after 'khub sundor' when complimenting someone's current appearance: 'Tomake khub sundor lagche!'
Avoid for Taste
Never say food is 'sundor' unless you are talking about how it looks on the plate.
Signification
Praising the appearance of something.
The 'Lagche' Trick
Add 'lagche' (looking/feeling) after 'khub sundor' when complimenting someone's current appearance: 'Tomake khub sundor lagche!'
Avoid for Taste
Never say food is 'sundor' unless you are talking about how it looks on the plate.
Poetic Touch
Use 'Opurbo' instead of 'Khub sundor' if you want to sound deeply moved by a piece of art.
Modesty
If someone says 'khub sundor' to you, a polite 'dhonnobad' (thank you) is the standard response.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank to say 'The flower is very beautiful'.
ফুলটি ___ সুন্দর।
'Khub' is the correct intensifier for 'sundor'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a sunset?
সূর্যাস্তটি...
Sunsets are visually beautiful, so 'khub sundor' is appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমার নতুন ঘরটা কেমন? B: ওয়াও! এটা ___।
The speaker is likely giving a positive compliment to a new room.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a breathtaking mountain range.
'Drishsho' means scene/view, which fits a mountain range.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can be 'Khub Sundor'?
Nature
- • Pahar (Mountain)
- • Phul (Flower)
- • Akash (Sky)
People
- • Meye (Girl)
- • Chele (Boy)
- • Shishu (Baby)
Art
- • Chobi (Picture)
- • Gan (Song)
- • Kobita (Poem)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesফুলটি ___ সুন্দর।
'Khub' is the correct intensifier for 'sundor'.
সূর্যাস্তটি...
Sunsets are visually beautiful, so 'khub sundor' is appropriate.
A: আমার নতুন ঘরটা কেমন? B: ওয়াও! এটা ___।
The speaker is likely giving a positive compliment to a new room.
You see a breathtaking mountain range.
'Drishsho' means scene/view, which fits a mountain range.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'sundor' is gender-neutral in modern Bengali. You can use it for men, women, and objects.
'Sundori' is specifically feminine. You can call a girl 'sundori', but you would never call a boy 'sundori'. 'Sundor' works for both.
No, you can also use 'onek' (much) or 'bishon' (extremely), but 'khub' is the most common.
Yes, it means the movie was aesthetically pleasing or had a beautiful story.
You can say 'sundor na' (not beautiful) or 'khub ekta sundor na' (not very beautiful).
It is neutral. It is perfectly fine in both formal and informal settings.
Only for the presentation. For the taste, use 'moja'.
The opposite is 'kutshit' (ugly), but that is a very strong and rude word. People usually just say 'sundor na'.
Yes, in many contexts where English speakers say 'nice', Bengalis say 'sundor'.
Yes, 'Apnar mon khub sundor' means 'You have a beautiful heart'.
Expressions liées
চমৎকার
synonymExcellent / Splendid
অপূর্ব
similarUnprecedented beauty
দারুণ
similarGreat / Awesome
সুন্দরী
specialized formBeautiful woman
মনোরম
synonymPleasant / Scenic
