मतलब
Asking for someone's opinion on an experience.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Kolkata, 'Kemon laglo?' is often followed by a detailed critique. People love to discuss the 'aesthetic' (shilpogoto) value of things. In Dhaka, the phrase is used heavily in the context of food and hospitality. It's almost mandatory for a host to ask this multiple times. Among second-generation Bengalis, this phrase is often one of the few they retain, used to connect with elders about cultural experiences. In 'Adda' sessions at Coffee House, this phrase is used to spark intellectual debates that can last for hours.
The 'Dative' Secret
Always remember that you are not the subject. If you want to say 'I liked it', say 'Amar bhalo laglo' (To me, it felt good).
Don't use 'Ki'
English speakers often say 'What did you think?'. In Bengali, never use 'Ki' (What) with 'laglo'. It's always 'Kemon' (How).
मतलब
Asking for someone's opinion on an experience.
The 'Dative' Secret
Always remember that you are not the subject. If you want to say 'I liked it', say 'Amar bhalo laglo' (To me, it felt good).
Don't use 'Ki'
English speakers often say 'What did you think?'. In Bengali, never use 'Ki' (What) with 'laglo'. It's always 'Kemon' (How).
The Adda Opener
Use this phrase to start a long conversation. Bengalis love to explain *why* they liked or disliked something.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'laga'.
সিনেমাটা তোমার কেমন _______?
Since we are asking about a movie that has likely finished, 'laglo' (past tense) is the correct choice.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend about their meal?
Choose the correct option:
'Tomar' is the correct pronoun for a friend, and 'kemon laglo' is the standard phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: আমি একটা নতুন গান শুনলাম। B: তাই? _______?
B is asking for A's opinion on the song they just heard.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a long hike with a friend.
You are asking about their experience of the hike.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासসিনেমাটা তোমার কেমন _______?
Since we are asking about a movie that has likely finished, 'laglo' (past tense) is the correct choice.
Choose the correct option:
'Tomar' is the correct pronoun for a friend, and 'kemon laglo' is the standard phrase.
A: আমি একটা নতুন গান শুনলাম। B: তাই? _______?
B is asking for A's opinion on the song they just heard.
Situation: You just finished a long hike with a friend.
You are asking about their experience of the hike.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
4 सवालYes, but it means 'What was your impression of them?'. e.g., 'Chele-ta kemon laglo?' (How did you like the guy?)
'Kemon chilo' is 'How was it?' (factual/state), while 'Kemon laglo' is 'How did you like/feel it?' (subjective).
It's honest, but in formal settings, people usually say 'Thik-thak' (It was okay) to be polite.
The phrase remains the same: 'Tomader kemon laglo?' (How did you all like it?)
संबंधित मुहावरे
কেমন লাগছে?
similarHow are you liking it? (Present)
ভালো লেগেছে
builds onI liked it / It felt good.
কেমন বুঝলেন?
specialized formHow did you perceive/understand it?
পছন্দ হয়েছে?
synonymDid you like it?
