Signification
Someone who speaks bluntly
Contexte culturel
In traditional joint families, a 'thontkata' daughter-in-law is often a character of conflict in TV serials, representing the modern woman who speaks against injustice. In Dhaka or Kolkata startups, being 'thontkata' is increasingly seen as a sign of efficiency and 'Western' work culture, contrasting with the older, slower bureaucratic politeness. Satyajit Ray's characters often use this term to describe people who are honest but socially awkward, like some of the suspects in Feluda mysteries.
Use it as a shield
If you are about to say something direct, start with 'আমি একটু ঠোঁটকাটা...' to soften the blow.
Avoid with Elders
Calling an elder 'thontkata' can be seen as disrespectful in traditional families.
Signification
Someone who speaks bluntly
Use it as a shield
If you are about to say something direct, start with 'আমি একটু ঠোঁটকাটা...' to soften the blow.
Avoid with Elders
Calling an elder 'thontkata' can be seen as disrespectful in traditional families.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.
সে খুব _______, তাই সে মুখের ওপর সব সত্যি বলে দেয়।
Someone who says the truth to your face is 'Thontkata'. 'Nak-uchu' means snobbish and 'Kan-patla' means gullible.
Which situation best describes a 'ঠোঁটকাটা' person?
রহিম দেখল তার বন্ধুর জামাটা ছিঁড়ে গেছে। সে কী করলে তাকে 'ঠোঁটকাটা' বলা হবে?
A blunt person says the truth directly and publicly without worrying about embarrassment.
Match the word with its meaning.
Match the following:
These are all related to speaking directly but have different registers.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Types of Speakers
Direct
- • ঠোঁটকাটা
- • স্পষ্টভাষী
Indirect
- • মিষ্টিমুখ
- • লাজুক
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesসে খুব _______, তাই সে মুখের ওপর সব সত্যি বলে দেয়।
Someone who says the truth to your face is 'Thontkata'. 'Nak-uchu' means snobbish and 'Kan-patla' means gullible.
রহিম দেখল তার বন্ধুর জামাটা ছিঁড়ে গেছে। সে কী করলে তাকে 'ঠোঁটকাটা' বলা হবে?
A blunt person says the truth directly and publicly without worrying about embarrassment.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all related to speaking directly but have different registers.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsNot necessarily. It depends on the tone. It can be a compliment for honesty or a complaint about lack of tact.
Yes, often used for children who say embarrassing truths in public.
Someone who is 'Chatur' (clever/cunning) or 'Mishtimukh' (sweet-tongued).
Expressions liées
স্পষ্টভাষী
synonymClear-spoken
মুখফোড়
similarOne who blabs
নাকউঁচু
contrastSnobbish
মিষ্টিমুখ
contrastSweet-tongued
