मतलब
Used to clarify a fact or correct a misunderstanding.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In 'Adda' (intellectual gatherings), using 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে' signals that you are about to provide a logical counter-argument, which is highly respected. News anchors in Bangladesh use this word constantly to transition from a reporter's summary to specific data points. Modern Bengali literature uses this word to create a 'stream of consciousness' where a character corrects their own thoughts. In formal letters to government officials, this word is used to state the 'ground reality' of a problem.
The 'But' Connection
Always use it after 'কিন্তু' (but) to sound like a native intellectual. 'কিন্তু প্রকৃতপক্ষে...' is a very common and powerful phrase.
Spelling Alert
The 'ক্ষ' (k-sh) in 'পক্ষ' is tricky. It sounds like 'k-kh' in Bengali, not 'x'.
मतलब
Used to clarify a fact or correct a misunderstanding.
The 'But' Connection
Always use it after 'কিন্তু' (but) to sound like a native intellectual. 'কিন্তু প্রকৃতপক্ষে...' is a very common and powerful phrase.
Spelling Alert
The 'ক্ষ' (k-sh) in 'পক্ষ' is tricky. It sounds like 'k-kh' in Bengali, not 'x'.
Polite Correction
Use this word to correct your elders or teachers. It sounds much more respectful than saying 'You are wrong'.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct formal word for 'actually'.
সবাই ভাবছে সে আসবে, কিন্তু ________ সে অসুস্থ।
While 'আসলে' is possible, 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে' is the best fit for a formal contrast.
Which sentence uses 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে' correctly to correct a fact?
A: প্রকৃতপক্ষে আমি ভাত খাই। B: আপনি যা বলছেন, প্রকৃতপক্ষে তা সঠিক নয়।
Sentence B uses the word to clarify/correct a statement, which is its primary function.
Complete the formal dialogue.
বস: আপনি কি রিপোর্টটি শেষ করেছেন? কর্মী: ________, আমি এখনো কাজ করছি।
It provides a professional way to admit the work is still in progress.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you use 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে'?
It is a formal, intellectual term suitable for journalism.
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अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासসবাই ভাবছে সে আসবে, কিন্তু ________ সে অসুস্থ।
While 'আসলে' is possible, 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে' is the best fit for a formal contrast.
A: প্রকৃতপক্ষে আমি ভাত খাই। B: আপনি যা বলছেন, প্রকৃতপক্ষে তা সঠিক নয়।
Sentence B uses the word to clarify/correct a statement, which is its primary function.
বস: আপনি কি রিপোর্টটি শেষ করেছেন? কর্মী: ________, আমি এখনো কাজ করছি।
It provides a professional way to admit the work is still in progress.
When would you use 'প্রকৃতপক্ষে'?
It is a formal, intellectual term suitable for journalism.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, unlike 'actually' in English, it almost always comes at the beginning or middle of a sentence.
It's fine for a serious text, but 'asole' is more common for quick messages.
'Prokritopokkhe' is 'actually', while 'muloto' is 'primarily'. Use 'muloto' when talking about the main reason for something.
No, it is an indeclinable word and stays the same for everyone.
Yes, it is highly recommended for job interviews to sound professional.
Yes, it is standard in both regions.
In Bengali, 'ক্ষ' is pronounced like a doubled 'k' with a hint of 'kh'. Think 'ok-kho'.
Only if you are clarifying a fact. If you mean 'I really like this', use 'shotti' or 'khub'.
Yes, it is a 'Tatsama' word, meaning it is borrowed directly from Sanskrit.
There isn't a single word, but 'আপাতদৃষ্টিতে' (apparently/on the surface) is often used as a contrast.
संबंधित मुहावरे
আসলে
synonymActually/In reality
মূলত
similarPrimarily/Basically
বস্তুত
synonymIn fact/As a matter of fact
সত্যি বলতে
similarTo tell the truth
বাস্তবে
similarIn reality
