Signification
Telling someone to stop hesitating
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, this is a staple of 'Rock-er Adda' (conversations on the porch). It's often followed by 'Chaa' (tea). In Dhaka, the phrase is equally popular. You might hear 'Jhere kash' more often among younger university students. Second-generation Bengalis in the UK/USA often use this phrase as a way to connect with their roots, even if they speak mostly English. In modern tech hubs like Bangalore or Dhaka, 'Jhere kesho' is becoming a way to encourage 'radical candor' in informal team meetings.
The 'Tui' Factor
If you want to sound like a real local, use 'Jhere kash' with your best friends. It's punchier and more authentic.
Don't use with Elders
Even if you are close to your uncle, this phrase might be seen as too 'street' or disrespectful. Stick to 'Khule bolun'.
Signification
Telling someone to stop hesitating
The 'Tui' Factor
If you want to sound like a real local, use 'Jhere kash' with your best friends. It's punchier and more authentic.
Don't use with Elders
Even if you are close to your uncle, this phrase might be seen as too 'street' or disrespectful. Stick to 'Khule bolun'.
Adda Essential
This is a top-tier 'Adda' phrase. If you use it correctly, you'll immediately gain 'cool' points with Bengali speakers.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
অনেক তো লুকালি, এবার ____ দেখি!
Since the sentence uses 'লুকালি' (Tui form), the imperative must also be in the 'Tui' form, which is 'কাশ' (kash).
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
You are talking to your best friend who is clearly hiding a secret.
'Jhere kesho' is the perfect informal prompt for a friend hiding a secret.
Which of these is the literal meaning of 'Jhere Kasha'?
What does the phrase literally mean?
'Jhara' means to clear/shake and 'Kasha' means to cough.
Complete the dialogue.
A: দোস্ত, একটা কথা ছিল... B: কী কথা? ____!
B is encouraging A to speak up, making 'Jhere kesho' the natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Polite vs. Slang
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesঅনেক তো লুকালি, এবার ____ দেখি!
Since the sentence uses 'লুকালি' (Tui form), the imperative must also be in the 'Tui' form, which is 'কাশ' (kash).
You are talking to your best friend who is clearly hiding a secret.
'Jhere kesho' is the perfect informal prompt for a friend hiding a secret.
What does the phrase literally mean?
'Jhara' means to clear/shake and 'Kasha' means to cough.
A: দোস্ত, একটা কথা ছিল... B: কী কথা? ____!
B is encouraging A to speak up, making 'Jhere kesho' the natural choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's friendly and direct. To a stranger or elder, it's very rude.
Only if it's a very informal email to a close friend. Otherwise, avoid it.
Technically 'ঝেড়ে কাশুন' (Jhere kashun), but it's rarely used because the phrase is too informal for the 'Apni' register.
No, it's a metaphor for speaking. If you have a cold, just say 'Amar kashi hoyeche'.
Yes, it is extremely common in both West Bengal and Bangladesh.
'Khule bolo' is 'speak openly'. 'Jhere kesho' is 'spit it out'. The latter is more idiomatic and slangy.
Yes, it's perfect for siblings, especially if they are hiding something from you!
Constantly! It's a favorite for scriptwriters to show close friendship or tension.
Because a cough is a forceful way to clear something stuck. A secret is seen as something 'stuck' in your mind.
Yes, use 'Apni ki ektu khule bolben?' (Would you please speak a bit more openly?)
Expressions liées
খুলে বলা
synonymTo speak openly
পেটে কথা রাখা
contrastTo keep words in the stomach (hide secrets)
মুখ খোলা
similarTo open one's mouth/speak up
আসল কথা পাড়া
builds onTo bring up the real matter
