Signification
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation.
Contexte culturel
In Bangladesh, hospitality is paramount. Using 'বিশেষ করে' when serving a guest shows that you have made a special effort for them, which is highly appreciated. In Kolkata, 'বিশেষ করে' is often used in intellectual discussions to narrow down a point of debate, reflecting the city's 'Adda' culture. Classical writers use the more formal 'বিশেষত' (Bisheshoto) to create a rhythmic and authoritative tone in their essays. On Bengali social media, 'বিশেষ করে' is frequently replaced by the English word 'Specially' written in Bengali script (স্পেশালি), showing the influence of Hinglish/Benglish.
The Spotlight Rule
Always place 'বিশেষ করে' right before the thing you want to highlight.
Not for 'Very'
Never use it to mean 'very'. Use 'khub' or 'onnotomo' instead.
Signification
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation.
The Spotlight Rule
Always place 'বিশেষ করে' right before the thing you want to highlight.
Not for 'Very'
Never use it to mean 'very'. Use 'khub' or 'onnotomo' instead.
Formal Writing
In essays, try using 'বিশেষত' (Bisheshoto) to sound more academic.
Politeness
Use it to show you've remembered someone's specific preference; it's a great way to build rapport.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with 'বিশেষ করে'.
আমি সব ঋতু পছন্দ করি, _______ বর্ষাকাল।
The sentence is highlighting a specific favorite season from a general group.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct usage:
'Bishes kore' should follow a general category and precede a specific item.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনি কি চা খাবেন? B: হ্যাঁ, _______ আদা চা হলে ভালো হয়।
The speaker is specifying a particular type of tea they would prefer.
Match the sentence to the context.
Sentence: 'রাস্তাটি বিপজ্জনক, বিশেষ করে রাতে।'
This sentence is warning someone about a specific danger at a specific time.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Emphasis vs Exclusivity
Common Contexts
Social
- • Friends
- • Family
- • Parties
Work
- • Skills
- • Reports
- • Meetings
Daily
- • Food
- • Weather
- • Travel
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesআমি সব ঋতু পছন্দ করি, _______ বর্ষাকাল।
The sentence is highlighting a specific favorite season from a general group.
Choose the correct usage:
'Bishes kore' should follow a general category and precede a specific item.
A: আপনি কি চা খাবেন? B: হ্যাঁ, _______ আদা চা হলে ভালো হয়।
The speaker is specifying a particular type of tea they would prefer.
Sentence: 'রাস্তাটি বিপজ্জনক, বিশেষ করে রাতে।'
This sentence is warning someone about a specific danger at a specific time.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, you can! For example: 'বিশেষ করে বাচ্চাদের জন্য এই খাবারটি ভালো।' (Especially for children, this food is good.)
'বিশেষ করে' is neutral and used in daily speech. 'বিশেষত' is formal and used in literature.
No, it is an invariable phrase. It stays the same regardless of who or what you are talking about.
Absolutely. 'আজ খুব জ্যাম, বিশেষ করে শাহবাগে।' (There's a lot of traffic today, especially in Shahbag.)
In casual 'Benglish', yes, but for mastery, always try to use the Bengali phrase.
You can add the particle 'ই' (i) to make it 'বিশেষ করেই' (Bishes kore-i).
Yes, it is standard in both Bangladesh and West Bengal.
It's close, but 'প্রধানত' (Prodhanoto) is better if you mean 'the majority of the time'.
Yes, it's in the top 100 most used phrases in Bengali.
Yes, e.g., 'সে পড়তে ভালোবাসে, বিশেষ করে লিখতে।' (He loves to read, especially to write.)
It is neutral. It's safe to use with your boss or your friends.
There isn't a direct opposite phrase, but you might use 'সাধারণত' (Generally) to contrast it.
Yes, it's perfect for highlighting your specific strengths.
Yes, 'Bishes' is the direct translation of 'Special'.
Expressions liées
বিশেষত
synonymParticularly
প্রধানত
similarMainly
মূলত
similarBasically
অন্যতম
builds onOne of the
আলাদা করে
similarSeparately
বিশেষভাবে
similarIn a special manner
