Signification
Expressing indifference toward a situation
Contexte culturel
In the 'Adda' culture of Kolkata, this phrase is often used to show intellectual detachment from trivial matters. In Dhaka, the phrase is frequently used in the context of traffic or delays, showing a resigned but calm acceptance of the situation. Second-generation Bengalis often use this phrase to assert their own cultural choices against the traditional expectations of their parents. Many modern Bengali poems use this phrase to depict the 'Apathy' of the urban middle class towards social issues.
The 'Shrug' Phrase
Think of this as the linguistic equivalent of a shrug. It's very useful for avoiding arguments.
Watch your tone!
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound very rude. Keep it calm for neutral indifference.
Signification
Expressing indifference toward a situation
The 'Shrug' Phrase
Think of this as the linguistic equivalent of a shrug. It's very useful for avoiding arguments.
Watch your tone!
If said too loudly or sharply, it can sound very rude. Keep it calm for neutral indifference.
Add 'বিন্দুমাত্র' for emphasis
If you want to say 'It doesn't matter in the slightest,' say 'তাতে আমার বিন্দুমাত্র কিছু যায় আসে না।'
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
লোকে কী বলল তাতে আমার কিছু যায় ______ না।
The standard idiom is 'যায় আসে' (jay ashe).
Which sentence correctly uses the genitive case?
Choose the correct version:
The phrase requires the genitive 'আমার' (my).
Match the response to the situation.
Someone says: 'The shop is closed today, we have to go tomorrow.'
This shows flexibility and indifference to the delay.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: তুমি কি জানো রাহুল তোমার নামে খারাপ কথা বলছে? B: ____________________
This is a perfect context for dismissing gossip.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesলোকে কী বলল তাতে আমার কিছু যায় ______ না।
The standard idiom is 'যায় আসে' (jay ashe).
Choose the correct version:
The phrase requires the genitive 'আমার' (my).
Someone says: 'The shop is closed today, we have to go tomorrow.'
This shows flexibility and indifference to the delay.
A: তুমি কি জানো রাহুল তোমার নামে খারাপ কথা বলছে? B: ____________________
This is a perfect context for dismissing gossip.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt can be. With friends, it's neutral. With a boss or elder, it can sound dismissive. Context and tone are key.
Not really. It's almost always used for things that are neutral or potentially negative.
There is no difference in meaning. They are just two ways of saying the same thing.
Technically yes, to mean 'It DOES matter,' but it sounds a bit unnatural. Usually, people say 'এটা আমার কাছে খুব গুরুত্বপূর্ণ' (This is very important to me).
Add 'একদম' (ekdom) or 'বিন্দুমাত্র' (bindumatro). Example: 'তাতে আমার একদম কিছু যায় আসে না।'
Expressions liées
তাতে আমার কী?
similarSo what?
আমার বয়েই গেল
synonymI couldn't care less.
কিছু যায় আসে না
specialized formIt doesn't matter.
আমার কিছু এসে যায় না
synonymIt doesn't matter to me.
