मतलब
Acting only for one's own benefit.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In traditional Bengali families, the 'fish head' (maacher matha) is a symbol of honor. Eating it all by oneself without offering it to elders or guests is considered the ultimate 'স্বার্থপর আচরণ'. In the competitive job markets of Dhaka and Kolkata, 'স্বার্থপর আচরণ' is often discussed in the context of 'office politics' (অফিস পলিটিক্স). It is frequently used to describe colleagues who withhold information to get ahead. Rabindranath Tagore often explored 'স্বার্থপর আচরণ' in his novels, contrasting it with the spiritual growth of his protagonists. In 'Ghare Baire', the character Sandip is often analyzed through his self-serving actions. On Bengali Facebook and YouTube, 'স্বার্থপর' is a common buzzword in relationship advice videos, often linked to the English term 'toxic'.
Focus on the Action
Use this phrase when you want to criticize the act rather than the person to sound more objective.
Spelling Alert
Don't forget the 'ba-phala' (ব-ফলা) under the 'sa' (স) in 'Swartha'.
मतलब
Acting only for one's own benefit.
Focus on the Action
Use this phrase when you want to criticize the act rather than the person to sound more objective.
Spelling Alert
Don't forget the 'ba-phala' (ব-ফলা) under the 'sa' (স) in 'Swartha'.
C1 Nuance
Pair it with 'সূক্ষ্ম' (subtle) to describe complex psychological behaviors.
Social Context
In Bengal, calling someone's behavior 'selfish' is a serious accusation; use it sparingly.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
তার ______ আচরণ সবাইকে কষ্ট দিয়েছে।
We need an adjective to modify the noun 'আচরণ'. 'স্বার্থপর' is the adjective form.
Which sentence is the most formal?
Select the formal version of 'He is acting selfishly.'
This sentence uses 'Sadhu Bhasha' (formal Bengali) pronouns and verb endings.
Match the situation to the response.
Situation: A colleague takes credit for your idea.
Taking credit for someone else's work is a classic example of selfish behavior.
Complete the dialogue.
A: সে কি তোমাকে সাহায্য করেছে? B: না, সে শুধু নিজের কথাই ভাবল। তার এই ______ আমি ভুলব না।
The context 'thinking only of oneself' implies selfish behavior.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Selfish vs. Altruistic
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासতার ______ আচরণ সবাইকে কষ্ট দিয়েছে।
We need an adjective to modify the noun 'আচরণ'. 'স্বার্থপর' is the adjective form.
Select the formal version of 'He is acting selfishly.'
This sentence uses 'Sadhu Bhasha' (formal Bengali) pronouns and verb endings.
Situation: A colleague takes credit for your idea.
Taking credit for someone else's work is a classic example of selfish behavior.
A: সে কি তোমাকে সাহায্য করেছে? B: না, সে শুধু নিজের কথাই ভাবল। তার এই ______ আমি ভুলব না।
The context 'thinking only of oneself' implies selfish behavior.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालIt is a strong criticism. While not a 'curse word,' it can deeply offend someone as it attacks their character.
Yes, but it sounds a bit formal. For children, 'দুষ্টুমি' (naughtiness) or 'সব একা নেওয়া' (taking everything alone) is more common.
The opposite is 'পরার্থপর আচরণ' (altruistic behavior) or 'উদার আচরণ' (generous behavior).
Yes, very frequently to describe unethical competition or lack of teamwork.
It is স + ব-ফলা + া + র্থ (সবার্থ নয়, স্বার্থ).
Greed (লোভ) is the desire for more. Selfishness (স্বার্থপরতা) is the disregard for others while getting what you want. They are related but different.
In modern urban 'Hinglish-style' Bengali, yes, but 'স্বার্থপর আচরণ' is the correct and more elegant form.
It is neutral. It works in both a serious talk with a friend and a formal essay.
The root is 'Char' (to move/act).
Yes, it is very common when one partner feels neglected.
People often just say 'সেলফিশ' (selfish) or 'মতলবি' (motlobi) in slang.
It is an aspirated 't', like the 'th' in 'Thailand' (not like 'the').
संबंधित मुहावरे
স্বার্থপরতা
synonymSelfishness
আত্মকেন্দ্রিক
similarSelf-centered
পরার্থপরতা
contrastAltruism
সুবিধাবাদী
specialized formOpportunistic
মতলবি
similarHaving a hidden motive
