B2 Idiom 비격식체

ঘটিরাম

ঘটরম

A worthless person

A person who is incompetent or useless.

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문화적 배경

The term reflects the high value placed on 'Chalaaki' (cleverness) in Bengali society. Being called a Ghotiram is a significant blow to one's social ego. In the 19th century, this idiom was used to mock the 'Babus' who were perceived as having lost their traditional skills while failing to master modern ones. In modern Kolkata or Dhaka offices, 'Ghotiram' is the go-to word for venting about the 'diversity hire' or the 'boss's nephew' who can't do the job.

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Use 'Asto' for emphasis

Always pair it with 'আস্ত' (asto) to sound like a native speaker when you're really frustrated.

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Avoid in formal settings

Never use this in an email to your professor or boss.

A person who is incompetent or useless.

🎯

Use 'Asto' for emphasis

Always pair it with 'আস্ত' (asto) to sound like a native speaker when you're really frustrated.

⚠️

Avoid in formal settings

Never use this in an email to your professor or boss.

셀프 테스트

Choose the most appropriate context to use 'Ghotiram'.

When would you call someone a 'Ghotiram'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

Ghotiram is an informal term for bumbling incompetence, best used with friends or family.

Fill in the blank with the correct word.

ওকে দিয়ে এই কাজ হবে না, ও একটা আস্ত _______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ঘটিরাম

The sentence implies the person cannot do the work, so 'Ghotiram' (incompetent) fits perfectly.

Complete the dialogue.

A: রাহুল আবার সব নুন চিনির কৌটো মিশিয়ে ফেলেছে। B: __________________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ও একটা আস্ত ঘটিরাম!

Mixing up salt and sugar is a classic 'Ghotiram' mistake.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Choose the most appropriate context to use 'Ghotiram'. Choose A2

When would you call someone a 'Ghotiram'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: B

Ghotiram is an informal term for bumbling incompetence, best used with friends or family.

Fill in the blank with the correct word. Fill Blank B1

ওকে দিয়ে এই কাজ হবে না, ও একটা আস্ত _______।

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ঘটিরাম

The sentence implies the person cannot do the work, so 'Ghotiram' (incompetent) fits perfectly.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B2

A: রাহুল আবার সব নুন চিনির কৌটো মিশিয়ে ফেলেছে। B: __________________

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ও একটা আস্ত ঘটিরাম!

Mixing up salt and sugar is a classic 'Ghotiram' mistake.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

It's not a swear word, but it is an insult. It's like calling someone 'useless' or a 'dummy.'

Yes, although the name 'Ram' is male, the idiom is gender-neutral in modern usage.

관련 표현

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অকর্মণ্য

synonym

Useless/Unproductive

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ঠুঁটো জগন্নাথ

similar

Powerless authority

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হাঁদা

similar

Simpleton/Fool

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কাজের লোক

contrast

A useful/competent person

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