B1 Idiom ニュートラル

বর্ণচোরা

বরণচর

A hypocrite

意味

Someone who hides their true character.

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文化的背景

In Kolkata's intellectual circles, 'Bornochora' is often used to describe 'Bhadrolok' (gentlemen) who pretend to be progressive but hold conservative or selfish views. In rural Bangladesh, the term is frequently used in the context of land disputes or village politics where someone might act as a mediator but secretly favor one side. Famous authors like Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay used this term to describe the complex moral failings of the 19th-century middle class. There is a deep-seated belief that nature provides signs of deception. Just as a 'Bornochora Am' (mango) tricks the eye, a 'Bornochora' person tricks the heart.

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Think of the Mango

Remember the 'Bornochora Am'—the mango that looks green but is sweet. It helps you remember the 'hidden' aspect.

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Don't use it for introverts

Calling a shy person 'bornochora' is very offensive as it implies they are intentionally lying.

意味

Someone who hides their true character.

💡

Think of the Mango

Remember the 'Bornochora Am'—the mango that looks green but is sweet. It helps you remember the 'hidden' aspect.

⚠️

Don't use it for introverts

Calling a shy person 'bornochora' is very offensive as it implies they are intentionally lying.

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Use with 'Asto'

Pair it with 'Asto' (whole/complete) to say 'Asto Bornochora' for extra emphasis on how fake someone is.

自分をテスト

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

সে সবার সামনে খুব ভালো সাজে, কিন্তু আসলে সে একটা ______ লোক।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বর্ণচোরা

The sentence describes someone who 'acts good' but is actually something else, which fits 'Bornochora'.

Which situation best describes a 'Bornochora'?

নিচের কোন ব্যক্তিটি বর্ণচোরা?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: যে মানুষের সামনে মিষ্টি কথা বলে কিন্তু পেছনে ক্ষতি করে।

Hypocrisy and hidden malice are the core of being a 'Bornochora'.

Match the Bengali phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: All matched correctly

These are synonyms and antonyms related to the concept.

Complete the dialogue.

রহিম: সুমনের ওপর কি ভরসা করা যায়? করিম: একদম না! ও একটা ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বর্ণচোরা

The context 'একদম না' (Not at all) suggests a negative trait is needed.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

Bornochora vs. Shorol

Bornochora (Deceptive)
Hidden motives গোপন উদ্দেশ্য
Shorol (Simple)
Transparent স্বচ্ছ

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'Bornochora'. Fill Blank B1

সে সবার সামনে খুব ভালো সাজে, কিন্তু আসলে সে একটা ______ লোক।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বর্ণচোরা

The sentence describes someone who 'acts good' but is actually something else, which fits 'Bornochora'.

Which situation best describes a 'Bornochora'? Choose B1

নিচের কোন ব্যক্তিটি বর্ণচোরা?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: যে মানুষের সামনে মিষ্টি কথা বলে কিন্তু পেছনে ক্ষতি করে।

Hypocrisy and hidden malice are the core of being a 'Bornochora'.

Match the Bengali phrase with its English equivalent. Match B1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: All matched correctly

These are synonyms and antonyms related to the concept.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

রহিম: সুমনের ওপর কি ভরসা করা যায়? করিম: একদম না! ও একটা ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বর্ণচোরা

The context 'একদম না' (Not at all) suggests a negative trait is needed.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, it is a standard idiom. However, it is informal and can be insulting depending on the tone.

Yes, it is gender-neutral. You can use it for anyone.

95% of the time, yes. Occasionally it's used for someone with hidden talents, but that's rare.

The opposite is 'Shorol' (simple/sincere) or 'Khola-mela' (open/transparent).

Only if you are prepared to seriously insult someone. It's better to use 'unreliable' or 'non-transparent' in professional settings.

Yes, 'Chora' comes from the same root, implying they are 'stealing' or hiding their true self.

You can say 'সে একটা বর্ণচোরা' (He is a bornochora) or 'সে একটা বহুরূপী' (He is a bohurupi).

Yes, many folk and modern songs use it to describe betrayal in love or society.

Usually no, as children are seen as 'Shorol' (simple). It would sound very harsh.

Historically, 'Borno' can mean caste, but in this idiom, it strictly refers to 'color' or 'outward appearance'.

関連フレーズ

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মুখোশধারী

synonym

One who wears a mask.

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কপটচারী

synonym

A practitioner of deceit.

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সরলমনা

contrast

Simple-minded/Sincere.

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বহুরূপী

similar

One with many forms/Chameleon.

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