意味
Living carelessly without duties
文化的背景
In middle-class Bengali families, there is a high value placed on education and employment. A young man who is 'gaye phu diye chola' is often the subject of intense social gossip and family pressure. The idiom is frequently used by the 'Korta' (head of the family) or the 'Ginni' (matriarch) to discipline younger members who are not contributing to the household's collective effort. In West Bengal and Bangladesh, government offices are sometimes stereotyped as places where people 'gaye phu diye chole.' This idiom is used in satire to criticize bureaucratic inefficiency. Bengali literature often features 'Bhadralok' characters who are intellectually brilliant but physically lazy, perfectly embodying this idiom.
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best when said with a slightly mocking or frustrated tone.
Don't use for yourself
If you say 'Ami gaye phu diye cholchi,' people will think you are bragging about being a slacker!
意味
Living carelessly without duties
Use with Sarcasm
This idiom works best when said with a slightly mocking or frustrated tone.
Don't use for yourself
If you say 'Ami gaye phu diye cholchi,' people will think you are bragging about being a slacker!
The 'Sweat' Connection
Remember that this idiom is the opposite of 'ghamiye jawa' (getting sweaty/working hard).
自分をテスト
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the idiom.
সবাই যখন কাজ করছে, তখন তুমি কেন ______ চলছো?
The context of 'everyone working' vs 'you' suggests the idiom for laziness.
Which situation best fits the idiom 'গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলা'?
Which of these people is 'গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলা'?
The idiom specifically targets those who avoid duties while others provide for them.
Complete the dialogue.
বাবা: 'রোহিত, তুই কি সারাদিন গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলবি? কিছু তো কর!' রোহিত: '_______'
This response fits the typical 'slacker' persona associated with the idiom.
Match the idiom to the correct meaning.
Match 'গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলা' with its figurative meaning.
This is the core definition of the idiom.
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4 問題সবাই যখন কাজ করছে, তখন তুমি কেন ______ চলছো?
The context of 'everyone working' vs 'you' suggests the idiom for laziness.
Which of these people is 'গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলা'?
The idiom specifically targets those who avoid duties while others provide for them.
বাবা: 'রোহিত, তুই কি সারাদিন গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলবি? কিছু তো কর!' রোহিত: '_______'
This response fits the typical 'slacker' persona associated with the idiom.
Match 'গায়ে ফুঁ দিয়ে চলা' with its figurative meaning.
This is the core definition of the idiom.
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よくある質問
10 問It is a criticism, so it can be offensive depending on who you say it to. It's like calling someone a 'slacker' or 'freeloader.'
Usually no. It's reserved for adults or teenagers who are expected to have responsibilities.
'Phu' means a puff of breath or blowing air from the mouth.
Not really. In formal settings, you would say 'dayitbohin' (irresponsible).
Almost never. It implies a negative lack of responsibility.
No, it can apply to household chores, social duties, or even emotional responsibilities in a relationship.
You would say 'চলছিল' (was walking/living) or 'চলেছিল' (walked/lived).
Yes, it is widely understood and used in both West Bengal and Bangladesh.
'Chola' refers to the general way of living, while 'berano' emphasizes wandering around aimlessly.
No. It only applies if they *don't* work or take responsibility.
関連フレーズ
হাওয়া খেয়ে বেড়ানো
synonymTo wander aimlessly without a job.
নাক ডেকে ঘুমানো
similarTo sleep soundly/indifferently.
আদা জল খেয়ে লাগা
contrastTo work with extreme determination.
বসে বসে খাওয়া
similarTo live off others without working.
