Signification
The last or only valuable thing one possesses.
Contexte culturel
The term 'Nilmoni' is a direct reference to Krishna. In many Bengali households, the youngest or only son is nicknamed 'Nilu' or 'Moni' based on this idiom. In villages, this phrase is often used when discussing land disputes. If a farmer has only one 'bigha' of land left, it is his 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni.' Famous authors like Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay used this phrase to describe the plight of the impoverished middle class. Today, it is often used ironically among students or young professionals to talk about their last bit of mobile data or battery percentage.
Use for Only Children
If you meet a Bengali family with an only child, calling the child their 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni' is a very native-sounding compliment.
Avoid Plurals
Never use this for multiple items. It must be singular.
Signification
The last or only valuable thing one possesses.
Use for Only Children
If you meet a Bengali family with an only child, calling the child their 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni' is a very native-sounding compliment.
Avoid Plurals
Never use this for multiple items. It must be singular.
Tone Matters
It can sound sad or proud depending on your tone. Use a soft tone for sadness and a bright tone for pride.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct idiom.
সব টাকা খরচ হয়ে গেছে, এখন এই পুরনো সাইকেলটাই আমার ________।
Since the context is about having only one thing left after everything else is gone, 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni' is the best fit.
Which situation best fits the use of 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni'?
In which case would you use this phrase?
The phrase emphasizes the preciousness of the *only* thing left.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আপনার কাছে কি আর কোনো বই আছে? B: না ভাই, ________।
B is explaining that they only have one book left.
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Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesসব টাকা খরচ হয়ে গেছে, এখন এই পুরনো সাইকেলটাই আমার ________।
Since the context is about having only one thing left after everything else is gone, 'Sabe Dhon Nilmoni' is the best fit.
In which case would you use this phrase?
The phrase emphasizes the preciousness of the *only* thing left.
A: আপনার কাছে কি আর কোনো বই আছে? B: না ভাই, ________।
B is explaining that they only have one book left.
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Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very commonly used for an only child or a sole surviving family member.
It has religious origins (Krishna), but today it is used secularly by everyone.
No, the phrase is inherently singular. You cannot have more than one 'only' treasure.
It is neutral. You can use it in a story, a newspaper, or a chat with friends.
It means 'Blue Gem' or 'Blue Sapphire.'
It is used equally in both regions.
No, it must be something you value or find useful.
The closest is 'one's only treasure' or 'the apple of one's eye' (for people).
Yes, that is a perfect usage!
Literally yes, but in this idiom, it means 'the sum total of what is left.'
Expressions liées
একমাত্র সম্বল
synonymThe only resource
নয়নের মণি
similarApple of the eye
হাতের পাঁচ
similarSomething kept for a rainy day
অন্ধের যষ্টি
similarA blind person's cane
