मतलब
Stating that significant effort was made
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Kolkata, this phrase is often used with a sigh to express the 'struggle of life' (jibon-er lorai). It's a common refrain among the middle class. In Dhaka, especially in professional settings, this phrase is used to show 'tadbir' (lobbying or effort) was done, even if the bureaucratic outcome was negative. Second-generation learners often use this phrase to explain their struggle with learning their mother tongue to their parents. Farmers use this phrase when discussing crop yields and the vagaries of weather, reflecting a deep connection between effort and nature.
Add 'কিন্তু' (But)
This phrase is almost always followed by 'কিন্তু' (kintu) to explain why the effort didn't lead to the desired result.
Don't Overuse
If you say this too often for small things, it can sound like you're making excuses.
मतलब
Stating that significant effort was made
Add 'কিন্তু' (But)
This phrase is almost always followed by 'কিন্তু' (kintu) to explain why the effort didn't lead to the desired result.
Don't Overuse
If you say this too often for small things, it can sound like you're making excuses.
Use with 'সাধ্যমতো'
To sound more humble, say 'আমি আমার সাধ্যমতো চেষ্টা করেছি' (I tried to the best of my ability).
Emotional Weight
In Bengali, showing effort is often more important than the result itself in social relationships.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb.
আমি অনেক চেষ্টা ______, কিন্তু সে আসেনি।
The sentence implies a past effort with a present result, so 'korechi' (present perfect) is correct.
Which sentence means 'I tried my best to win'?
জিততে আমি...
This is the standard way to express past effort.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি অংকটা পেরেছ? B: না, ______।
Trying is the logical response to not being able to solve a math problem.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
3 अभ्यासআমি অনেক চেষ্টা ______, কিন্তু সে আসেনি।
The sentence implies a past effort with a present result, so 'korechi' (present perfect) is correct.
জিততে আমি...
This is the standard way to express past effort.
A: তুমি কি অংকটা পেরেছ? B: না, ______।
Trying is the logical response to not being able to solve a math problem.
🎉 स्कोर: /3
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, but 'ব্যায়াম করেছি' (byayam korechi) is more specific for working out. Use 'cheshṭa' for the attempt to finish a workout.
'Cheshṭa' is common and general; 'procheshṭa' is more formal and often used in writing or speeches.
Say 'আমি চেষ্টা করছি' (Ami cheshṭa korchi).
Yes, 'onek' means 'a lot' and can modify many verbs, like 'onek kheyechi' (ate a lot).
It can, depending on your tone. Use a sincere tone to avoid sounding like you're making excuses.
You can just say 'অনেক চেষ্টা করেছি' (Onek cheshṭa korechi), dropping the 'Ami'.
Use 'আমি আমার সাধ্যমতো চেষ্টা করেছি' (Ami amar sadhyomoto cheshṭa korechi).
The opposite would be 'আমি একদম চেষ্টা করিনি' (I didn't try at all).
Yes, it's very common in romantic dramas to express trying to save a relationship.
संबंधित मुहावरे
চেষ্টা চালিয়ে যাওয়া
builds onTo keep trying
সাধ্যমতো চেষ্টা করা
similarTo try as much as possible
বৃথা চেষ্টা
specialized formVain effort
আপ্রাণ চেষ্টা
specialized formHeart and soul effort
