뜻
Deceiving someone with false information or show.
문화적 배경
In Kolkata, 'Bhautabaji' is often used in the context of 'Chayer Dokan' (tea stall) debates, where locals dissect government policies with a healthy dose of skepticism. In Dhaka, the term is frequently used to describe 'middlemen' (Dalal) in government offices who promise to get work done quickly for a fee but often disappear. Among the diaspora, 'Bhautabaji' is used to describe 'fake' cultural experts or people who exaggerate their success abroad when visiting home. Classic Bengali cinema often features a 'villain' or a 'comic relief' character who is a 'Bhautabaj' (bluffer), usually trying to sell a fake invention or a miracle cure.
The 'Puro' pairing
Native speakers almost always add 'Puro' (Complete) before it: 'Puro Bhautabaji!' for maximum emphasis.
Don't use with elders
It can sound a bit 'crude' or 'street-like'. Use 'Mithya' (Lie) or 'Bhul' (Mistake) with grandparents or teachers.
뜻
Deceiving someone with false information or show.
The 'Puro' pairing
Native speakers almost always add 'Puro' (Complete) before it: 'Puro Bhautabaji!' for maximum emphasis.
Don't use with elders
It can sound a bit 'crude' or 'street-like'. Use 'Mithya' (Lie) or 'Bhul' (Mistake) with grandparents or teachers.
Political context
If you hear this on the news, it's a very strong critique of a policy.
Spotting the 'Bhautabaj'
A person who does this is a 'Bhautabaj'. You can use this as a noun to describe a scammer.
셀프 테스트
Choose the best situation to use 'Bhautabaji'.
Which of these is an example of 'Bhautabaji'?
Bhautabaji involves a deceptive promise or performance, typical of political rhetoric.
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
তুমি কি আমার সাথে _______ করছো? সত্যিটা বলো।
The noun 'Bhautabaji' is needed here to complete the phrase 'Bhautabaji kora' (to bluff).
Match the phrase to the response.
Match: 'এই লটারি জিতলে আপনি কোটিপতি হবেন!'
A suspicious 'get rich quick' claim is best met with 'Puro Bhautabaji!'
Complete the dialogue.
A: কোম্পানি বলেছে এই ওষুধে সব রোগ সেরে যাবে। B: বিশ্বাস করো না, ওটা একটা _______।
A 'cure-all' claim is a classic example of a deceptive bluff.
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시각 학습 자료
Bhautabaji vs. Reality
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Which of these is an example of 'Bhautabaji'?
Bhautabaji involves a deceptive promise or performance, typical of political rhetoric.
তুমি কি আমার সাথে _______ করছো? সত্যিটা বলো।
The noun 'Bhautabaji' is needed here to complete the phrase 'Bhautabaji kora' (to bluff).
Match: 'এই লটারি জিতলে আপনি কোটিপতি হবেন!'
A suspicious 'get rich quick' claim is best met with 'Puro Bhautabaji!'
A: কোম্পানি বলেছে এই ওষুধে সব রোগ সেরে যাবে। B: বিশ্বাস করো না, ওটা একটা _______।
A 'cure-all' claim is a classic example of a deceptive bluff.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's not a swear word, but it is strong slang. It's like calling something 'BS' in English. Use it with friends, not in a job interview.
Yes! If a friend tells an unbelievable story about meeting a celebrity, you can jokingly say, 'Ei, bhautabaji rakh!' (Hey, stop the bluffing!).
Bhautabaji is more about the 'show' or 'talk' (like a fake ad). Dhokabaji is more about the 'act' of cheating (like cheating on a partner).
Both ভাউতাবাজি and ভাওতাবাজি are used, but ভাউতাবাজি is more common in modern dictionaries.
Yes, it is universally understood and used in both regions.
Yes, by adding 'kora' (to do): 'Bhautabaji kora'.
There isn't a single word, but 'Sotyata' (Truthfulness) or 'Bastob' (Reality) are the conceptual opposites.
Absolutely. It's one of the best words for describing misinformation that looks real.
Yes, calling someone a 'Bhautabaj' means you don't trust a word they say.
No, it is a purely secular, social term.
관련 표현
ধোঁকাবাজি
synonymCheating or deceiving
ফাঁকিবাজি
similarEvading work or duty
চালবাজি
similarClever maneuvering
জালিয়াতি
specialized formForgery or fraud
আইওয়াশ
similarA deceptive cover-up
