मतलब
The primary factor behind an occurrence.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In the 'Adda' culture of Kolkata and Dhaka, being able to pinpoint the 'mula karon' of a complex issue is a mark of prestige. It shows you are well-read and capable of 'shukshmo bishleshan' (subtle analysis). The Bengali education system, influenced by British colonial structures, heavily emphasizes identifying causes in history and social sciences. Students are trained from a young age to write about the 'mula karon' of the Sepoy Mutiny or the Language Movement. Bengali news media is highly analytical. Editorials often use 'mula karon' to critique government policies, reflecting a culture that values systemic critique over individual blame. Even in rural areas, folk songs and proverbs often search for the 'root' of life's suffering, though they might use more poetic terms like 'shikor' (root) or 'gora' (base).
Use the Definitive
Adding '-ti' (মূল কারণটি) makes you sound more precise and academic.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, you'll sound like a textbook. Use 'asol karon' with friends.
मतलब
The primary factor behind an occurrence.
Use the Definitive
Adding '-ti' (মূল কারণটি) makes you sound more precise and academic.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for every small thing, you'll sound like a textbook. Use 'asol karon' with friends.
Pair with Verbs
Pair it with 'চিহ্নিত করা' (to identify) or 'অনুসন্ধান করা' (to investigate) for maximum impact.
The 'Adda' Secret
In a debate, if you say 'মূল কারণটি কিন্তু অন্য জায়গায়...' (The root cause is actually elsewhere...), you immediately gain the floor's attention.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'root cause'.
অশিক্ষাই হলো এই সমস্যার _______।
The standard collocation is 'মূল কারণ'.
Which sentence is the most formal and appropriate for a news report?
Choose the best option:
This uses formal vocabulary ('বিবাদ', 'আর্থিক লেনদেন') and the phrase 'মূল কারণ'.
Match the problem with its likely 'mula karon'.
Match the following:
These pairs show a direct causal relationship.
Complete the dialogue using 'মূল কারণ'.
A: কেন তুমি এই চাকরিটা ছাড়তে চাও? B: ________________।
This provides a clear, analytical reason for the action.
In which situation would you NOT use 'মূল কারণ'?
Select the situation:
This is a trivial everyday event where 'mula karon' sounds too formal.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Formal vs Informal
अभ्यास बैंक
5 अभ्यासঅশিক্ষাই হলো এই সমস্যার _______।
The standard collocation is 'মূল কারণ'.
Choose the best option:
This uses formal vocabulary ('বিবাদ', 'আর্থিক লেনদেন') and the phrase 'মূল কারণ'.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
These pairs show a direct causal relationship.
A: কেন তুমি এই চাকরিটা ছাড়তে চাও? B: ________________।
This provides a clear, analytical reason for the action.
Select the situation:
This is a trivial everyday event where 'mula karon' sounds too formal.
🎉 स्कोर: /5
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, you can use it for success too! e.g., 'তার সাফল্যের মূল কারণ হলো পরিশ্রম।' (The root cause of his success is hard work.)
No, that is grammatically incorrect. 'Mula' acts as an adjective here.
'Mula' implies it's the foundation/root; 'Prodhan' just means it's the biggest one on the list.
Yes, usually. In texts, use 'asol karon' or just 'karon'.
Use the plural: 'মূল কারণগুলো' (Mula karongulo).
Absolutely, it is the preferred term for causal analysis in Bengali science.
Yes, but it can also mean 'price' (মূল্য) in a different spelling, so be careful with the 'u' sound.
Not exactly, but 'সব নষ্টের গোড়া' is a colorful, informal way to say 'the root of all ruin'.
Yes, 'তুমিই সব সমস্যার মূল কারণ!' (You are the root cause of all problems!) - but it's very harsh!
The opposite would be 'গৌণ কারণ' (secondary cause) or 'ফল' (result).
संबंधित मुहावरे
প্রধান কারণ
similarMain reason
আসল কারণ
similarReal reason
গৌণ কারণ
contrastSecondary cause
উৎস
specialized formSource/Origin
ভিত্তি
builds onFoundation
সব নষ্টের গোড়া
idiomThe root of all evil
