A2 Idiom 격식체

কূপমণ্ডূক

কপমণডক 1

Narrow-minded

Someone with very limited knowledge.

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문화적 배경

Bengalis take great pride in being 'Bishwabash' (world-citizens). Being called a 'Kupomanduk' is a significant insult to one's intellect. The term is used in philosophical debates to describe 'Avidya' (ignorance) where one mistakes a part for the whole. Used frequently in political talk shows to criticize opposition parties for having 'parochial' or 'backwards' views. The story of the well-frog is taught to almost every Bengali child through 'Thakurmar Jhuli' or similar folk tales.

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Use it in Writing

This is a high-scoring word for Bengali proficiency exams (like the GCSE or O-Levels).

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Don't Overuse

Calling someone a 'Kupomanduk' repeatedly can sound arrogant. Use it sparingly for effect.

Someone with very limited knowledge.

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Use it in Writing

This is a high-scoring word for Bengali proficiency exams (like the GCSE or O-Levels).

⚠️

Don't Overuse

Calling someone a 'Kupomanduk' repeatedly can sound arrogant. Use it sparingly for effect.

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Vivekananda Connection

Mentioning Swami Vivekananda when using this word in a formal speech adds great cultural depth.

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Abstract Form

Use 'Kupomandukta' to talk about the concept rather than the person.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom.

যারা নতুন কোনো ধারণা গ্রহণ করতে চায় না, তারা আসলে ________।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: কূপমণ্ডূক

The context of refusing new ideas perfectly matches 'Kupomanduk'.

Which situation best describes a 'Kupomanduk'?

নিচের কোনটি কূপমণ্ডূকতার উদাহরণ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: একজন মানুষ যে মনে করে তার গ্রামের বাইরে কোনো ভালো খাবার নেই।

Thinking nothing good exists outside one's small circle is the definition of a well-frog.

Match the Bengali word with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the core components of the idiom and its usage.

Complete the dialogue.

রাহুল: আমি কখনো অন্য দেশের সিনেমা দেখি না। মিনা: কেন? তুমি কি ________ হয়ে থাকতে চাও?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: কূপমণ্ডূক

Refusing to watch foreign films is a sign of a narrow worldview.

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시각 학습 자료

Kupomanduk vs. Global Citizen

Kupomanduk
Sees the well কূপ দেখে
Fears change পরিবর্তন ভয় পায়
Global Citizen
Sees the ocean সমুদ্র দেখে
Embraces change পরিবর্তন গ্রহণ করে

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the idiom. Fill Blank A2

যারা নতুন কোনো ধারণা গ্রহণ করতে চায় না, তারা আসলে ________।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: কূপমণ্ডূক

The context of refusing new ideas perfectly matches 'Kupomanduk'.

Which situation best describes a 'Kupomanduk'? Choose A2

নিচের কোনটি কূপমণ্ডূকতার উদাহরণ?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: একজন মানুষ যে মনে করে তার গ্রামের বাইরে কোনো ভালো খাবার নেই।

Thinking nothing good exists outside one's small circle is the definition of a well-frog.

Match the Bengali word with its English equivalent. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the core components of the idiom and its usage.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

রাহুল: আমি কখনো অন্য দেশের সিনেমা দেখি না। মিনা: কেন? তুমি কি ________ হয়ে থাকতে চাও?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: কূপমণ্ডূক

Refusing to watch foreign films is a sign of a narrow worldview.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

It's not a swear word, but it is a criticism. It's like calling someone 'narrow-minded' or 'provincial'.

Yes, in modern Bengali, 'Kupomanduk' is gender-neutral.

Yes, it is equally common in both West Bengal (India) and Bangladesh.

You use the form 'কূপমণ্ডূকতা' (Kupomandukta).

Yes, often in a self-deprecating way: 'আমি তো কূপমণ্ডূক, এসব বড় বড় কথা বুঝি না।'

The opposite would be 'উদারমনা' (Open-minded) or 'বিশ্বরূপ' (Universal).

Yes, it is considered quite formal and literary.

Only if you are criticizing a policy or a general mindset, not a specific person directly.

Literally, yes. But no one uses it for a real frog anymore.

No, the full compound word is always used.

관련 표현

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ঘরকুনো

similar

A homebody

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সংকীর্ণমনা

synonym

Narrow-minded

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একগুঁয়ে

similar

Stubborn

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বিশ্বরূপ

contrast

Universal form

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উদারমনা

contrast

Open-minded

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