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Stating the need for food.
문화적 배경
In Kolkata, food is a passion. If you say you are hungry, you might be invited for 'Phuchka' or 'Kathi Rolls' immediately. The formal 'khudharto' is often used in the rich literary tradition of the city. Hospitality is legendary. A guest saying they are hungry is a matter of pride for the host. In rural Bangladesh, 'khudharto' might be used in folk songs or religious sermons. Hunger is a central theme in 'Pather Panchali' by Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay, showing the struggle of a poor family. The word 'khudharto' carries this historical weight of survival. Younger generations often use English loanwords like 'hungry' or 'starving', but 'khudharto' is used ironically or for emphasis on social media.
Sound like a native
If you want to sound more natural in a casual setting, use 'Amar khide peyeche' instead of 'Ami khudharto'.
Spelling Alert
Be careful with the 'ksh' (ক্ষ) character. It looks complex but is essential for formal Bengali.
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Stating the need for food.
Sound like a native
If you want to sound more natural in a casual setting, use 'Amar khide peyeche' instead of 'Ami khudharto'.
Spelling Alert
Be careful with the 'ksh' (ক্ষ) character. It looks complex but is essential for formal Bengali.
Hospitality Rule
In a Bengali home, even if you say you aren't hungry, they will likely serve you something. It's polite to take at least a small bite.
Metaphorical use
Use 'khudharto' when talking about your passion for your hobbies or career to sound more sophisticated.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'hungry'.
সারাদিন কাজ করার পর আমি খুব _______।
We need the adjective 'khudharto' to describe the subject 'Ami'.
Which sentence is the most formal?
How do you say 'I am hungry' formally?
'Ami khudharto' uses the Tatsama (Sanskrit) adjective, making it the most formal.
Complete the dialogue.
মা: তুমি কি এখন ভাত খাবে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি _______।
The context of eating rice (bhat khabe) implies the boy is hungry.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you use 'সাফল্যের জন্য ক্ষুধার্ত'?
This is a metaphorical use meaning 'hungry for success'.
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시각 학습 자료
Formal vs Informal
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제সারাদিন কাজ করার পর আমি খুব _______।
We need the adjective 'khudharto' to describe the subject 'Ami'.
How do you say 'I am hungry' formally?
'Ami khudharto' uses the Tatsama (Sanskrit) adjective, making it the most formal.
মা: তুমি কি এখন ভাত খাবে? ছেলে: হ্যাঁ মা, আমি _______।
The context of eating rice (bhat khabe) implies the boy is hungry.
When would you use 'সাফল্যের জন্য ক্ষুধার্ত'?
This is a metaphorical use meaning 'hungry for success'.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It is used in both! It is the standard formal form in the entire Bengali-speaking world.
You can, but it might sound a bit formal. 'Amar khide peyeche' is better for friends.
'Khudha' is the formal noun; 'khide' is the colloquial noun. Both mean hunger.
You can say 'Ami khub khudharto' or 'Ami bishon khudharto'.
Yes, it is an aspirated 'd', so there is a small puff of air.
No, for thirst you must use 'trishnarto'.
Bengali is a zero-copula language in the present tense for adjectives.
Yes, especially in period dramas or formal scenes.
It is ক্ষ + ু + ধ + া + র + ্ + ত (K-S-H-U-DH-A-R-T-O).
It's a funny idiom meaning 'rats are running in my stomach', used when very hungry.
관련 표현
তৃষ্ণার্ত
similarThirsty
ক্ষুধা নিবৃত্তি
builds onSatisfaction of hunger
অভুক্ত
specialized formUnfed
পেট ভরা
contrastFull stomach
উপবাসী
relatedFasting
