B2 Expression तटस्थ

মোটামুটিভাবে

মটমটভব

Roughly / On the whole

मतलब

Giving a general estimation

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सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि

The phrase is used to avoid 'Nazar' (the evil eye). By not being too precise about success or wealth, people feel they are protecting themselves. In intellectual circles, using this phrase shows you are open to other perspectives and not being dogmatic. Time is often measured by the sun or tasks, so 'motamutibhabe' is the standard way to discuss schedules.

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The 'So-So' Response

If someone asks 'How are you?', just say 'Motamuti'. It's the most natural native response.

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Avoid in Exams

Don't use this in math exams! Teachers want 'thik-thak' (exact) answers, not 'motamuti' ones.

मतलब

Giving a general estimation

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The 'So-So' Response

If someone asks 'How are you?', just say 'Motamuti'. It's the most natural native response.

⚠️

Avoid in Exams

Don't use this in math exams! Teachers want 'thik-thak' (exact) answers, not 'motamuti' ones.

खुद को परखो

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'roughly'.

আমি ________ দশটার সময় আসব।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: মোটামুটিভাবে

Since the speaker is giving an estimated time, 'motamutibhabe' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is most natural for a business summary?

How would you say 'The project is generally successful'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: প্রকল্পটি মোটামুটিভাবে সফল হয়েছে।

The word 'motamutibhabe' provides a professional, balanced summary.

Complete the dialogue.

A: তুমি কি সিনেমাটা বুঝেছ? B: ________, তবে কিছু জায়গা কঠিন ছিল।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: মোটামুটিভাবে

The second part of the sentence ('some parts were hard') implies a partial understanding.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स

When to use মোটামুটিভাবে

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Usage

  • Estimates
  • Summaries
  • Opinions

अभ्यास बैंक

3 अभ्यास
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'roughly'. Fill Blank A2

আমি ________ দশটার সময় আসব।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: মোটামুটিভাবে

Since the speaker is giving an estimated time, 'motamutibhabe' is the correct choice.

Which sentence is most natural for a business summary? Choose B2

How would you say 'The project is generally successful'?

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: প্রকল্পটি মোটামুটিভাবে সফল হয়েছে।

The word 'motamutibhabe' provides a professional, balanced summary.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: তুমি কি সিনেমাটা বুঝেছ? B: ________, তবে কিছু জায়গা কঠিন ছিল।

✓ सही! ✗ बिलकुल नहीं। सही जवाब: মোটামুটিভাবে

The second part of the sentence ('some parts were hard') implies a partial understanding.

🎉 स्कोर: /3

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

2 सवाल

Yes, but 'Motamutibhabe' is the formal adverbial form, while 'Motamuti' is more casual.

You can say someone is 'motamuti bhalo' (generally good), but calling someone 'mota' (fat) is different!

संबंधित मुहावरे

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মোটের ওপর

synonym

On the whole

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প্রায়

similar

Almost

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সাধারণভাবে

similar

Generally

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পুরুপুরি

contrast

Completely

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