मतलब
When something is obvious
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Kolkata's literary circles, using 'বলা বাহুল্য' is part of the 'Bhadralok' identity, signaling a deep connection to 19th-century prose styles. In Bangladeshi news media, this phrase is used to link socio-political events to their inevitable outcomes, often seen in 'Prothom Alo' editorials. University students are encouraged to use this phrase in their 'Prabandha' (essays) to show mastery over formal discourse markers. Second-generation learners often struggle with this phrase because it is rarely used in the 'home language' (casual Bengali), making it a 'prestige' phrase to learn.
The 'Je' Rule
Always try to follow it with 'যে' (that) when starting a sentence. It makes the flow much smoother.
Don't Overuse
Using it more than once in a short paragraph makes your writing look repetitive and pretentious.
मतलब
When something is obvious
The 'Je' Rule
Always try to follow it with 'যে' (that) when starting a sentence. It makes the flow much smoother.
Don't Overuse
Using it more than once in a short paragraph makes your writing look repetitive and pretentious.
The Academic Nod
In a formal debate, using this while nodding slightly shows you are a sophisticated speaker.
Spelling Check
Remember the 'ya-phala' (্য) at the end of বাহুল্য. It's a common spelling mistake for beginners.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct formal phrase.
তিনি অসুস্থ, ________ যে তিনি আজ অফিসে আসবেন না।
The sentence describes a logical consequence (illness -> not coming), so 'Needless to say' is the best fit.
Which sentence uses the phrase in the correct register?
Choose the correct sentence:
This is a formal, universal fact. The other two are too casual for this phrase.
Complete the formal dialogue.
A: আমাদের কি নতুন প্রজেক্টটি শুরু করা উচিত? B: অবশ্যই। ________, এটি আমাদের কোম্পানির জন্য খুব লাভজনক হবে।
B is providing a logical reason that is obvious in a business context.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context.
Where would you most likely see 'বলা বাহুল্য'?
Editorials use formal, persuasive language where 'বলা বাহুল্য' is a common tool.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formality Levels
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासতিনি অসুস্থ, ________ যে তিনি আজ অফিসে আসবেন না।
The sentence describes a logical consequence (illness -> not coming), so 'Needless to say' is the best fit.
Choose the correct sentence:
This is a formal, universal fact. The other two are too casual for this phrase.
A: আমাদের কি নতুন প্রজেক্টটি শুরু করা উচিত? B: অবশ্যই। ________, এটি আমাদের কোম্পানির জন্য খুব লাভজনক হবে।
B is providing a logical reason that is obvious in a business context.
Where would you most likely see 'বলা বাহুল্য'?
Editorials use formal, persuasive language where 'বলা বাহুল্য' is a common tool.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालOnly if you are discussing something very serious or formal. Otherwise, it sounds like you are giving them a lecture!
Yes, in spoken formal Bengali, the emphatic 'i' makes it sound more natural and rhythmic.
There isn't a direct single phrase, but 'বলা প্রয়োজন' (Necessary to say) or 'উল্লেখযোগ্য' (Notable) are used for things that *do* need to be said.
Rarely in modern poetry, as it is quite 'prosaic' and logical, but it appears in classical 19th-century poems.
Yes, but it's less common. Example: 'তিনি আসবেন না, তা বলা বাহুল্য।'
Yes, but a very formal version of it. Like 'it is self-evident.'
It originated there, but it is perfectly acceptable and common in modern 'Cholitobhasha' (formal style).
Focus on the double 'L' sound at the end. It's not 'Ba-hul-yo' but 'Ba-hul-lyo'.
Absolutely. It's perfect for stating standard terms or obvious next steps.
Yes, but 'Of course' (অবশ্যই) is much more versatile. 'বলা বাহুল্য' is more restricted to logic.
संबंधित मुहावरे
বলাই বাহুল্য
similarTruly needless to say
বলা নিষ্প্রয়োজন
synonymUnnecessary to say
স্বভাবতই
similarNaturally
অবশ্যই
similarOf course
বলা বাহুল্য মাত্র
specialized formMerely an excess to say
