Signification
A significant error in judgment or action
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, you might hear 'ভীষণ বড় ভুল' (Bhishon boro bhul) more often in casual speech, where 'bhishon' (terrible/very) adds emotional intensity. In Bangladeshi corporate culture, admitting a 'বড় ধরণের ভুল' is often followed by 'আমি আন্তরিকভাবে দুঃখিত' (I am sincerely sorry) to maintain professional harmony. Authors like Humayun Ahmed often used this phrase to highlight the turning points in a character's life, where one 'big mistake' changes everything. News anchors use this phrase to describe administrative failures, often with a serious, low-pitched tone to emphasize the gravity.
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound more sincere in an apology, use 'বড় ধরণের ভুল' instead of just 'ভুল'.
Don't over-aspirate
Make sure to distinguish between 'ব' (b) and 'ভ' (bh). Saying 'বুল' (bul) instead of 'ভুল' (bhul) changes the meaning entirely (bul means nightingale in some contexts).
Signification
A significant error in judgment or action
Use it for emphasis
If you want to sound more sincere in an apology, use 'বড় ধরণের ভুল' instead of just 'ভুল'.
Don't over-aspirate
Make sure to distinguish between 'ব' (b) and 'ভ' (bh). Saying 'বুল' (bul) instead of 'ভুল' (bhul) changes the meaning entirely (bul means nightingale in some contexts).
The 'Dhoroner' nuance
Adding 'ধরণের' makes you sound like a native speaker. Beginners just say 'বড় ভুল', but B2+ speakers use the full collocation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the phrase.
পরীক্ষায় এই সহজ প্রশ্নটি ছেড়ে আসা আমার ____ ছিল।
The correct collocation requires the genitive '-এর' on 'ধরণ'.
Which sentence is the most formal way to admit a major error?
Select the best option:
Using 'সংঘটিত হয়েছে' (has been committed/occurred) and the passive voice makes it very formal.
Match the phrase variation to the correct situation.
1. মারাত্মক ভুল, 2. বড় ধরণের ভুল, 3. ভুলভ্রান্তি
'Marattok' is for disasters, 'Boro dhoroner' for significant errors, and 'Bhul-bhranti' for minor slips.
Complete the dialogue.
রাহুল: আমি কি প্রজেক্টের ফাইলটা ডিলিট করে দেব? সিমিন: না! ওটা ডিলিট করা হবে একটি ____।
Deleting a project file is a significant error, making 'বড় ধরণের ভুল' the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Mistake Intensity Scale
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesপরীক্ষায় এই সহজ প্রশ্নটি ছেড়ে আসা আমার ____ ছিল।
The correct collocation requires the genitive '-এর' on 'ধরণ'.
Select the best option:
Using 'সংঘটিত হয়েছে' (has been committed/occurred) and the passive voice makes it very formal.
1. মারাত্মক ভুল, 2. বড় ধরণের ভুল, 3. ভুলভ্রান্তি
'Marattok' is for disasters, 'Boro dhoroner' for significant errors, and 'Bhul-bhranti' for minor slips.
রাহুল: আমি কি প্রজেক্টের ফাইলটা ডিলিট করে দেব? সিমিন: না! ওটা ডিলিট করা হবে একটি ____।
Deleting a project file is a significant error, making 'বড় ধরণের ভুল' the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal (office, news) and informal (friends, family) contexts.
Yes, 'বিশাল ভুল' (Vishal bhul) is more informal and dramatic, often used in spoken Bengali.
'Bhul' is a general mistake. 'Truti' is a flaw, defect, or technical error.
You can say: 'আমি একটা বড় ধরণের ভুল করেছি' (Ami ekta boro dhoroner bhul korechi).
Yes, it is a professional way to describe a past error you've learned from.
Yes, when it's part of this collocation, it must be 'ধরণের'.
Only if the typo caused something major, like a million-dollar loss. Otherwise, it's too strong.
The opposite is 'সামান্য ভুল' (a slight mistake) or 'সঠিক সিদ্ধান্ত' (a correct decision).
Yes, but 'মস্ত বড় ভুল' is more common in storytelling and casual conversation.
It's a retroflex flap. Flick your tongue against the roof of your mouth.
Expressions liées
মারাত্মক ভুল
specialized formA deadly/catastrophic mistake.
গুরুতর ত্রুটি
synonymA serious flaw or error.
ভুল সংশোধন করা
builds onTo correct a mistake.
সামান্য ভুল
contrastA minor/slight mistake.
