Signification
Expressing the difficulty of a task.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, this phrase is often used during 'Adda' sessions to ground overly intellectual or idealistic debates. It reflects the city's blend of high-mindedness and street-level pragmatism. In the context of Bangladesh's rapid development, this phrase is frequently used in news editorials to critique government projects that look good on paper but face implementation hurdles. Farmers use this phrase when talking about the unpredictability of the monsoon. Planning a crop is easy, but the actual harvest depends on hard work and nature. Second-generation Bengalis often hear this from their parents when they talk about maintaining cultural traditions or language skills while living abroad.
Use it to show empathy
When a friend is struggling with a task, saying this shows you understand that what they are doing is genuinely hard.
Don't sound lazy
Be careful not to use this as an excuse to avoid work, or people might think you lack motivation.
Signification
Expressing the difficulty of a task.
Use it to show empathy
When a friend is struggling with a task, saying this shows you understand that what they are doing is genuinely hard.
Don't sound lazy
Be careful not to use this as an excuse to avoid work, or people might think you lack motivation.
Add 'তো' for flavor
Saying 'বলা তো সহজ...' (Saying *is* easy...) makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
বলা সহজ কিন্তু করা _______।
The phrase contrasts 'easy' (sôhoj) with 'difficult' (kôthin).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'বলা সহজ কিন্তু করা কঠিন'?
Someone says they will learn 100 new words every day.
The phrase is used to highlight the difficulty of execution compared to the ease of planning.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
রহিম: আমি কাল থেকে সব ফাস্ট ফুড খাওয়া ছেড়ে দেব। করিম: _________________।
Karim is being realistic about how hard it is to quit junk food.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.
Context: A politician promising to end poverty in one month.
It's the perfect skeptical response to an oversimplified political promise.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speech vs. Action
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesবলা সহজ কিন্তু করা _______।
The phrase contrasts 'easy' (sôhoj) with 'difficult' (kôthin).
Someone says they will learn 100 new words every day.
The phrase is used to highlight the difficulty of execution compared to the ease of planning.
রহিম: আমি কাল থেকে সব ফাস্ট ফুড খাওয়া ছেড়ে দেব। করিম: _________________।
Karim is being realistic about how hard it is to quit junk food.
Context: A politician promising to end poverty in one month.
It's the perfect skeptical response to an oversimplified political promise.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your teacher, or your best friend.
You can, but it's less common. 'Kothin' is the idiomatic standard for this phrase.
No. It just means it requires a lot of effort. It's a warning, not a stop sign.
You could say 'কাজের বেলায় ঠনঠন' (Kajer belay thon-thon).
Not really. 'Bôla sôhoj kintu kôra kôthin' is the fixed idiomatic order.
Usually, it's used for challenges or difficult tasks, so it has a slightly skeptical or sobering tone.
There isn't a direct single phrase, but you could say 'বলাও সহজ, করাও সহজ' (Easy to say, easy to do).
Yes, many Bengali songs about life's struggles use this or similar sentiments.
Yes, if you are explaining why a certain project was challenging, it shows you have a realistic understanding of work.
Not if said with the right tone. It usually sounds wise or realistic rather than mean.
Expressions liées
মুখে খই ফোটা
similarTo talk incessantly or boastfully.
কথার কথা
synonymWords spoken without serious intent.
কাজের বেলায় ঠনঠন
similarGreat at talking, zero at doing.
অসম্ভব কিছু নয়
contrastNothing is impossible.
