Signification
The activity of fishing.
Contexte culturel
Fishing is the lifeblood of rural Bangladesh. During the 'Hilsa' season, the government often bans 'মাছ ধরা' to allow the fish to spawn, which is a major national event. In Kolkata and surrounding areas, 'মাছ ধরা' is a popular weekend hobby for retirees who gather around local ponds (pukur) with their fishing rods. Many 'Bhatiali' songs (songs of the boatmen) use 'মাছ ধরা' as a metaphor for the struggle of life and the search for spiritual truth. In some traditional Bengali wedding rituals, the groom is shown a fish as a symbol of prosperity, linking the act of 'catching' fish to 'catching' good fortune.
Verb Conjugation
Always remember that only 'Dhora' changes. If you are talking about 'them', it's 'Dhore'; for 'me', it's 'Dhori'.
Cultural Sensitivity
In some religious contexts, fishing is avoided on certain days. Observe local customs if you are in a village.
Signification
The activity of fishing.
Verb Conjugation
Always remember that only 'Dhora' changes. If you are talking about 'them', it's 'Dhore'; for 'me', it's 'Dhori'.
Cultural Sensitivity
In some religious contexts, fishing is avoided on certain days. Observe local customs if you are in a village.
Idiom Alert
Use 'Ghola jole maach dhora' in a business or political conversation to sound like a native speaker.
The Hilsa Factor
If you catch an 'Ilish' (Hilsa), you are considered very lucky!
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'মাছ ধরা'.
সে নদীতে ______ পছন্দ করে।
After 'পছন্দ করে' (likes), we use the infinitive form 'ধরতে' (to catch).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'মাছ ধরছি' is the standard way to say 'I am fishing'. 'মাছ করছি' is incorrect.
Match the tool with the action.
Match the following:
All these tools are used with the phrase 'মাছ ধরা'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি কাল আসবে? B: না, আমি কাল ______ যাব।
'যাব' (will go) is preceded by the purpose 'মাছ ধরতে' (to catch fish).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Fish Caught
Popular
- • Ilish
- • Rui
- • Katla
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesসে নদীতে ______ পছন্দ করে।
After 'পছন্দ করে' (likes), we use the infinitive form 'ধরতে' (to catch).
Select the correct sentence:
'মাছ ধরছি' is the standard way to say 'I am fishing'. 'মাছ করছি' is incorrect.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All these tools are used with the phrase 'মাছ ধরা'.
A: তুমি কি কাল আসবে? B: না, আমি কাল ______ যাব।
'যাব' (will go) is preceded by the purpose 'মাছ ধরতে' (to catch fish).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is a generic term for any aquatic creature caught for food or sport.
Usually, for crabs, we say 'কাঁকড়া ধরা' (Kankra dhora). 'মাছ ধরা' is specific to fish.
'মাছ ধরা' is common and neutral; 'মৎস্য শিকার' is formal and literary.
You say 'আমি মাছ ধরতে গিয়েছিলাম' (Ami maach dhorte giyechilam).
Yes, many people go to city lakes or nearby suburban ponds for fishing.
It means taking advantage of a chaotic situation for personal gain.
In rural areas, women often catch fish by hand or with small nets in shallow waters.
Yes, it is called a 'ছিপ' (Chip).
No! For catching a cold, we say 'ঠান্ডা লাগা' (Thanda laga).
Yes, it is used for both hobbyists and professionals.
Expressions liées
মাছ বাজার
similarFish market
ঘোলা জলে মাছ ধরা
specialized formTo fish in muddy waters
মৎস্যজীবী
builds onFisherman (formal)
ছিপ ফেলা
specialized formTo cast a fishing rod
জাল ফেলা
specialized formTo cast a net
