Signification
Significant and intense rainfall.
Contexte culturel
Rain is often celebrated with 'Khichuri' and 'Ilish Maach' (Hilsa fish). 'Probol brishti' is the perfect excuse for a family feast. In these cities, 'probol brishti' is synonymous with 'Jolaboddhota' (waterlogging). It's a common topic of political and social debate. For farmers, 'probol brishti' can be a blessing for crops like Jute or Paddy, but too much of it leads to devastating floods. The sound of heavy rain on a tin roof (টিনের চাল) is a nostalgic and romanticized sound in Bengali culture.
Sound like a native
Use 'প্রবল বৃষ্টি' when you want to sound serious or descriptive. For casual talk, stick to 'ভীষণ বৃষ্টি'.
Don't over-aspirate
The 'P' in 'Probol' is not like the English 'P'. Don't blow air out; keep it sharp and dry.
Signification
Significant and intense rainfall.
Sound like a native
Use 'প্রবল বৃষ্টি' when you want to sound serious or descriptive. For casual talk, stick to 'ভীষণ বৃষ্টি'.
Don't over-aspirate
The 'P' in 'Probol' is not like the English 'P'. Don't blow air out; keep it sharp and dry.
The Khichuri Connection
If you mention 'probol brishti' to a Bengali, they will almost always think of food. Mentioning 'Khichuri' in the same breath makes you sound very culturally aware.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct adjective for heavy rain.
বাইরে ______ বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে, ছাতা নিয়ে যাও।
'প্রবল' is the standard adjective for heavy/intense rain.
Which sentence is the most appropriate for a news headline?
Select the best option:
This uses formal vocabulary ('সম্ভাবনা', 'প্রবল') suitable for news.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are stuck at home and the streets are flooded.
Flooding is a result of 'probol' (intense) rain.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি আজ ফুটবল খেলবে? B: না, ______ কারণে মাঠ কাদা হয়ে গেছে।
Rain causes mud, and 'probol' emphasizes why the game is canceled.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Rain in Bengali
Light
- • ঝিরঝিরে বৃষ্টি
- • টিপটিপ বৃষ্টি
Intense
- • প্রবল বৃষ্টি
- • মুশলধারে বৃষ্টি
Formal
- • ভারী বর্ষণ
- • বজ্রবৃষ্টি
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesবাইরে ______ বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে, ছাতা নিয়ে যাও।
'প্রবল' is the standard adjective for heavy/intense rain.
Select the best option:
This uses formal vocabulary ('সম্ভাবনা', 'প্রবল') suitable for news.
Situation: You are stuck at home and the streets are flooded.
Flooding is a result of 'probol' (intense) rain.
A: তুমি কি আজ ফুটবল খেলবে? B: না, ______ কারণে মাঠ কাদা হয়ে গেছে।
Rain causes mud, and 'probol' emphasizes why the game is canceled.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it can be used for any season, but it is most common during the monsoon (June-August).
Yes, 'Probol' can modify wind (বাতাস), heat (তাপ), or even desire (ইচ্ছা).
'Probol' is more standard/neutral-formal. 'Musholdhare' is more literary/idiomatic.
You say: 'প্রবল বৃষ্টি শুরু হয়েছে' (Probol brishti shuru hoyeche).
Yes, but poets often prefer more rhythmic words like 'অঝোর ধারা'. 'Probol' sounds a bit more like a news report.
'ঝিরঝিরে বৃষ্টি' (drizzling) or 'হালকা বৃষ্টি' (light rain).
It means 'Strong' or 'Intense'. 'Bhari' means 'Heavy'.
No, for heavy snow, we usually say 'প্রবল তুষারপাত' (Probol Tusharpat).
Yes, it is equally common and standard in both regions.
In Bengali, rain isn't 'big' (boro), it's 'strong' (probol) or 'heavy' (bhari). 'Boro' sounds like a child speaking.
Expressions liées
মুশলধারে বৃষ্টি
synonymRaining cats and dogs
ঝিরঝিরে বৃষ্টি
contrastDrizzling
ভারী বর্ষণ
specialized formHeavy rainfall
বৃষ্টির তোড়
builds onThe force of rain
ঝমঝম বৃষ্টি
similarPattering rain
