Signification
A difficult issue to solve
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'Jotil' is often used in the context of 'Adda' to discuss the intricate plots of Satyajit Ray's mysteries or the complex politics of the state. In Dhaka, 'Jotil' is sometimes used as slang by the youth to mean 'excellent' or 'awesome', though this is distinct from the 'problem' context. In rural areas, 'Jotil' is frequently used to describe land disputes (Jomi-joma), which are notoriously tangled and long-lasting. Using 'Jotil Shomossha' instead of 'Kothin Shomossha' is a marker of education and refinement (Bhadralok culture).
Sound like a native
Use 'অত্যন্ত' (ottyonto) before 'জটিল সমস্যা' in formal writing to sound highly proficient.
Don't over-complicate
Don't use 'jotil' for simple things like a broken pencil; it sounds sarcastic or dramatic.
Signification
A difficult issue to solve
Sound like a native
Use 'অত্যন্ত' (ottyonto) before 'জটিল সমস্যা' in formal writing to sound highly proficient.
Don't over-complicate
Don't use 'jotil' for simple things like a broken pencil; it sounds sarcastic or dramatic.
Slang Alert
Be aware that in Dhaka, 'Jotil' can mean 'Cool'. Context is everything!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective.
গণিতের এই ____ সমস্যাটি আমি সমাধান করতে পারছি না।
Math problems that are hard to solve are described as 'jotil'.
Which sentence is most appropriate for a news report about the economy?
Select the best option:
This uses the formal 'jotil shomossha' and 'shommukhin' (facing), which is perfect for news.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমাদের প্রজেক্ট কি সময়মতো শেষ হবে? B: মনে হয় না, কিছু ____ দেখা দিয়েছে।
The context of not finishing on time suggests a problem, and 'jotil' fits a project context.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Jotil vs Kothin
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesগণিতের এই ____ সমস্যাটি আমি সমাধান করতে পারছি না।
Math problems that are hard to solve are described as 'jotil'.
Select the best option:
This uses the formal 'jotil shomossha' and 'shommukhin' (facing), which is perfect for news.
A: আমাদের প্রজেক্ট কি সময়মতো শেষ হবে? B: মনে হয় না, কিছু ____ দেখা দিয়েছে।
The context of not finishing on time suggests a problem, and 'jotil' fits a project context.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, 'জটিল মানুষ' means a complex or hard-to-read person, but it can sometimes have a negative connotation of being manipulative.
The opposite would be 'সহজ সমাধান' (Sahaj Shomadhan - Easy solution) or 'সরল ব্যাপার' (Shorol Byapar - Simple matter).
It is neutral to formal. It is perfectly fine in a textbook or a casual conversation about a difficult puzzle.
You can say 'সমস্যাটি আরও জটিল হয়ে উঠছে' (Shomosshati aro jotil hoye uthche).
Expressions liées
কঠিন কাজ
similarHard work
প্যাঁচালো ব্যাপার
synonymA twisted matter
জটিলতা
builds onComplexity
সমাধান
contrastSolution
সংকট
specialized formCrisis
