Signification
Adding more information to a point
Contexte culturel
The use of 'Tachhara' is central to 'Adda' (informal intellectual conversation). It allows speakers to keep the floor while adding layers to their thoughts. In Kolkata, you might hear 'Ta bade' more often in very casual settings, but 'Tachhara' remains the standard for neutral speech. In formal Bangladeshi media and news, 'Adhikantu' is preferred, but 'Tachhara' is the go-to for talk shows and interviews. Classic authors like Rabindranath Tagore used 'Tachhara' to transition between descriptive imagery and philosophical reflection.
The 'Bonus' Rule
Use Tachhara when you want to give a 'bonus' reason that makes your argument stronger.
No Contrast
Never use it to mean 'but'. It only adds, it never subtracts.
Signification
Adding more information to a point
The 'Bonus' Rule
Use Tachhara when you want to give a 'bonus' reason that makes your argument stronger.
No Contrast
Never use it to mean 'but'. It only adds, it never subtracts.
Pair with 'Aro'
Say 'Tachhara aro...' to sound like a native speaker who is very excited about their point.
Adda Essential
If you want to survive a Bengali 'Adda', you must master this word to keep the conversation going.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct connector.
সে খুব সুন্দর ছবি আঁকে, _______ সে ভালো গানও গায়।
We are adding a positive skill to another, so 'Tachhara' (besides) is the correct choice.
Which sentence uses 'Tachhara' correctly?
Select the logical sentence:
The second point (not bringing an umbrella) adds to the problem of the first point (it's raining).
Complete the dialogue.
A: এই হোটেলটা কেমন? B: এটা খুব পরিষ্কার, _______ এর ভাড়া খুব কম।
The speaker is listing two positive aspects of the hotel.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'প্রকল্পটি লাভজনক, তাছাড়া এটি পরিবেশবান্ধব।'
The sentence is formal and discusses a project's benefits.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesসে খুব সুন্দর ছবি আঁকে, _______ সে ভালো গানও গায়।
We are adding a positive skill to another, so 'Tachhara' (besides) is the correct choice.
Select the logical sentence:
The second point (not bringing an umbrella) adds to the problem of the first point (it's raining).
A: এই হোটেলটা কেমন? B: এটা খুব পরিষ্কার, _______ এর ভাড়া খুব কম।
The speaker is listing two positive aspects of the hotel.
Sentence: 'প্রকল্পটি লাভজনক, তাছাড়া এটি পরিবেশবান্ধব।'
The sentence is formal and discusses a project's benefits.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, it is very common to start a new sentence with 'Tachhara' to add to the previous one.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Ebong' means 'and'. 'Tachhara' means 'besides'. 'Tachhara' is used for reasons, 'Ebong' is for lists.
Yes, but for very formal academic writing, 'Adhikantu' might be slightly better.
Literally yes, but as a standalone connector, it almost always means 'besides'.
It's a retroflex flap. Curl your tongue back and flick it forward against the roof of your mouth.
Yes, 'Ta bade' is a more colloquial version of 'Tachhara'.
Yes, e.g., 'সে হাসছে তাছাড়া সে নাচছে' (He is laughing, besides he is dancing).
Yes, it is universally understood and used in all Bengali-speaking regions.
Yes, adding the 'o' (too/also) at the end makes it 'Tachharao', which means 'In addition to that as well'.
While simple to use, mastering its placement for logical cohesion is a hallmark of upper-intermediate fluency.
No, it is an indeclinable word and never changes form.
Expressions liées
অধিকন্তু
synonymMoreover / Furthermore
উপরন্তু
similarOn top of that
তা বাদে
similarBesides that
তা সত্ত্বেও
contrastIn spite of that
আরও
builds onMore / Also
একইভাবে
similarSimilarly
