Signification
A place designed for playing.
Contexte culturel
In rural Bangladesh, the 'math' is often a communal space that changes with the seasons. During the dry season, it's a cricket ground; during the monsoon, it might be used for boat racing or fishing. The 'Maidan' in Kolkata is the most famous 'খেলার মাঠ' in the world for Bengalis. It is home to legendary football clubs like Mohun Bagan and East Bengal. With shrinking open spaces, 'Gully Cricket' (played in narrow lanes) is replacing the traditional 'math' experience, but the term 'খেলার মাঠ' remains the ideal. The phrase 'Khela Hobe' (The game will be played) became a massive political slogan in 2021, turning the entire state into a metaphorical 'খেলার মাঠ'.
The 'r' is key
Always remember the '-r' in 'Khelār'. Without it, it sounds like 'Play field' instead of 'Playground'.
Metaphorical use
Use this phrase in business meetings to sound more natural when talking about competition.
Signification
A place designed for playing.
The 'r' is key
Always remember the '-r' in 'Khelār'. Without it, it sounds like 'Play field' instead of 'Playground'.
Metaphorical use
Use this phrase in business meetings to sound more natural when talking about competition.
Don't say 'Playground'
While many Bengalis understand 'Playground', using 'খেলার মাঠ' shows you are respecting the language.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'playground'.
বাচ্চারা ______ ফুটবল খেলছে।
We use the locative form 'মাঠে' to mean 'in the playground'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Bengali sentence.
The correct collocation is 'খেলার মাঠ' with the genitive '-r'.
Match the Bengali phrase with its English meaning.
Match these:
Simple vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: খোকা কোথায়? B: ও ______ গেছে।
The verb 'গেছে' (has gone) requires the locative 'মাঠে' (to the field).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesবাচ্চারা ______ ফুটবল খেলছে।
We use the locative form 'মাঠে' to mean 'in the playground'.
Select the natural Bengali sentence.
The correct collocation is 'খেলার মাঠ' with the genitive '-r'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Simple vocabulary matching.
A: খোকা কোথায়? B: ও ______ গেছে।
The verb 'গেছে' (has gone) requires the locative 'মাঠে' (to the field).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it specifically implies an outdoor field. For indoor, use 'ইনডোর স্টেডিয়াম'.
Yes, in casual conversation, 'মাঠ' is often enough if the context of playing is clear.
The plural is 'খেলার মাঠগুলো' (Khelār māṭhgulo).
It is neutral and can be used in almost any context.
Say 'খেলার মাঠে' (Khelār māṭhe).
Expressions liées
খেলার সাথী
similarPlaymate
মাঠের বাইরে
contrastOutside the field
খেলার ছলে
builds onIn the guise of play
মাঠ গরম করা
specialized formTo heat up the field
ক্রীড়াঙ্গন
synonymSports arena
