Signification
Something that is bothersome and unavoidable.
Contexte culturel
Fish is the primary protein. The 'Ilish' fish is famous for having thousands of tiny bones, making this idiom a daily reality for many. Because of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' (Guest is God), you can't be rude to guests. This leads to many 'Golar Kanta' situations with relatives. Bengali authors like Sarat Chandra often used this idiom to describe the plight of the middle class trapped in social norms. In cities like Dhaka or Kolkata, traffic congestion is often called the 'Golar Kanta' of the city's development.
Use for Objects
It's very safe and common to use this for old cars, slow computers, or bad investments.
Be Careful with People
Calling someone a 'Golar Kanta' to their face is an insult. Only use it when venting to others.
Signification
Something that is bothersome and unavoidable.
Use for Objects
It's very safe and common to use this for old cars, slow computers, or bad investments.
Be Careful with People
Calling someone a 'Golar Kanta' to their face is an insult. Only use it when venting to others.
Verb Pairing
Always pair it with 'হওয়া' (to be) or 'হয়ে থাকা' (to remain) for the most natural sound.
The Fish Connection
If you use this idiom while eating fish, people will laugh at the clever double meaning!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
এই পুরনো ভাঙা গাড়িটা এখন আমার ____ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে।
A broken car that you can't get rid of is a classic 'Golar Kanta'.
Which situation best describes 'Golar Kanta'?
Which of these is a 'Golar Kanta'?
A debt is a lingering, unavoidable burden.
Complete the dialogue.
রহিম: তোমার নতুন ফ্ল্যাটটা কেমন? করিম: আর বোলো না! ওটা তো আমার ____। সারাক্ষণ কিছু না কিছু নষ্ট হয়ে থাকে।
Karim is complaining about the flat, so it's a nuisance.
Match the idiom to the feeling.
Match 'Golar Kanta' with the correct feeling:
The idiom represents being unable to escape a nuisance.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesএই পুরনো ভাঙা গাড়িটা এখন আমার ____ হয়ে দাঁড়িয়েছে।
A broken car that you can't get rid of is a classic 'Golar Kanta'.
Which of these is a 'Golar Kanta'?
A debt is a lingering, unavoidable burden.
রহিম: তোমার নতুন ফ্ল্যাটটা কেমন? করিম: আর বোলো না! ওটা তো আমার ____। সারাক্ষণ কিছু না কিছু নষ্ট হয়ে থাকে।
Karim is complaining about the flat, so it's a nuisance.
Match 'Golar Kanta' with the correct feeling:
The idiom represents being unable to escape a nuisance.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. It implies a problem that is 'stuck' and hard to resolve over time.
Yes, the meaning is almost identical, but the imagery is different.
It is neutral. You can find it in newspapers, but maybe not in a legal contract.
No, that would be confusing. Use 'Gala Byatha' for physical pain.
There isn't a direct opposite idiom, but 'Golar Har' (necklace) is used for something precious.
Yes, it is equally common in both regions.
Yes, especially an unwanted guest or an incompetent colleague.
You can say 'Ami golar kanta hoye achhi,' but it sounds very self-deprecating.
In the context of fish, yes. In the context of plants, it means thorn.
Because that's where a fishbone gets stuck, making it impossible to swallow or speak comfortably.
Expressions liées
চোখের বালি
similarAn eyesore; someone you dislike seeing.
গলার ফাঁস
specialized formA noose around the neck.
আপদ
synonymA nuisance or pest.
বোঝা
similarBurden.
