मतलब
Unverified news or gossip.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
The 'Adda' culture is where 'Uro Khobor' thrives. In West Bengal and Bangladesh, people spend hours at tea stalls discussing everything from politics to neighbors, often starting with 'I heard a rumor...' In villages, 'Uro Khobor' can be dangerous. Because information travels slowly, a rumor can cause panic before it can be debunked. Folk wisdom often warns against 'flying news'. With the rise of WhatsApp and Facebook, 'Uro Khobor' has become a major concern for authorities. Fact-checking is now a common topic in Bengali news to combat these 'flying' lies. Many Bengali detective stories (like Feluda or Byomkesh) involve the protagonist having to distinguish between a real clue and an 'Uro Khobor' planted to mislead them.
Use it to be polite
If you want to share gossip but don't want to sound like a liar, start with 'I heard an Uro Khobor...'
Don't use in exams
In formal writing or exams, use 'অসমর্থিত সংবাদ' (unconfirmed news) instead of the idiom.
मतलब
Unverified news or gossip.
Use it to be polite
If you want to share gossip but don't want to sound like a liar, start with 'I heard an Uro Khobor...'
Don't use in exams
In formal writing or exams, use 'অসমর্থিত সংবাদ' (unconfirmed news) instead of the idiom.
Pair with 'Sref'
Adding 'Sref' (just/only) before 'Uro Khobor' makes you sound very native. 'Sref Uro Khobor' = 'Just a rumor'.
Adda Essential
This is a key word for surviving a Bengali 'Adda'. Use it to challenge someone's wild story.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct word to complete the idiom.
ফেসবুকে সব সময় ______ খবর বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়।
The idiom is 'উড়ো খবর' (Uro Khobor). Other words like 'চলন্ত' (moving) or 'পড়ন্ত' (falling) do not fit.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence:
Rumors are 'spread' (ছড়ানো), not 'eaten' (খাওয়া) or 'tasty' (সুস্বাদু).
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
A: তুমি কি শুনেছ যে আমাদের অফিস বন্ধ হয়ে যাচ্ছে? B: আরে না, ওটা স্রেফ ______।
In the context of unverified office gossip, 'উড়ো খবর' is the most appropriate response.
Match the situation to the correct use of 'Uro Khobor'.
Situation: You hear a whisper that a celebrity is visiting your town, but there is no official post.
Unverified celebrity gossip is a classic example of an 'Uro Khobor'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Rumor vs. News
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासফেসবুকে সব সময় ______ খবর বিশ্বাস করা উচিত নয়।
The idiom is 'উড়ো খবর' (Uro Khobor). Other words like 'চলন্ত' (moving) or 'পড়ন্ত' (falling) do not fit.
Choose the correct sentence:
Rumors are 'spread' (ছড়ানো), not 'eaten' (খাওয়া) or 'tasty' (সুস্বাদু).
A: তুমি কি শুনেছ যে আমাদের অফিস বন্ধ হয়ে যাচ্ছে? B: আরে না, ওটা স্রেফ ______।
In the context of unverified office gossip, 'উড়ো খবর' is the most appropriate response.
Situation: You hear a whisper that a celebrity is visiting your town, but there is no official post.
Unverified celebrity gossip is a classic example of an 'Uro Khobor'.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNot necessarily, but it is always unverified. It might turn out to be true later, but at the moment of speaking, it lacks proof.
Yes! If you hear a rumor that everyone is getting a bonus, you can call it an 'Uro Khobor'. It's not just for bad news.
'Guzob' is more formal and often implies a malicious lie. 'Uro Khobor' is more casual and can be harmless gossip.
You say 'Ami ekta uro khobor shunlam' (আমি একটা উড়ো খবর শুনলাম).
It depends on your relationship. In a casual chat, yes. In a formal meeting, it's better to say 'unconfirmed report'.
Yes, 'Uro jahaj' means airplane and 'Uro chithi' means anonymous letter.
Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.
It's grammatically correct but sounds very stiff and unnatural. Stick to 'Uro Khobor'.
There isn't a direct idiomatic opposite, but you could say 'Pukka Khobor' (solid/confirmed news) or 'Sotti Khobor' (true news).
Because rumors spread through the air (word of mouth) and have no 'feet' or 'ground' (evidence) to stand on.
No, a secret is 'Gopon kotha'. 'Uro Khobor' is something that is already being talked about by many people.
No, it's a standard idiom. It's safe for all ages to use.
संबंधित मुहावरे
গুজব
synonymRumor
কানকথা
similarHearsay / Whispered gossip
উড়ো চিঠি
builds onAnonymous letter
রটনা
synonymCirculated story
ভিত্তিহীন খবর
specialized formBaseless news
