뜻
Something happening unexpectedly
문화적 배경
The 'Kalboishakhi' storm is a cultural icon. It arrives 'hothat kore' in the late afternoon of summer days, bringing both relief and chaos. Unannounced visits are common. If someone arrives 'hothat kore', it is culturally expected to offer them food and drink immediately. In many classic films, 'hothat' moments (like a sudden encounter) are used to symbolize fate or 'Kopal'. In cities like Dhaka or Kolkata, 'hothat kore' is often used to describe the unpredictable traffic jams.
The 'Kore' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'kore'. 'Hothat' alone sounds like a dictionary; 'Hothat kore' sounds like a person.
Not for Habits
Never use this for things you do regularly but infrequently. Use 'maje maje' for that.
뜻
Something happening unexpectedly
The 'Kore' Rule
If you want to sound like a native, always add 'kore'. 'Hothat' alone sounds like a dictionary; 'Hothat kore' sounds like a person.
Not for Habits
Never use this for things you do regularly but infrequently. Use 'maje maje' for that.
Surprise Guests
When using this for guests, keep your tone happy! 'Tumi hothat kore?' with a smile is a great compliment.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
আমি রাস্তা দিয়ে হাঁটছিলাম, ঠিক তখন _______ বৃষ্টি শুরু হলো।
The context of walking and rain starting implies a sudden event.
Which sentence is most natural for a surprise visit?
Someone knocks on your door unexpectedly. What do you say?
'Hothat kore' is the standard way to greet an unannounced guest.
Match the situation to the phrase.
Situation: Your phone battery dies while you are talking.
A battery dying is an unexpected event.
Complete the dialogue.
A: তুমি কি এই চাকরিটা ছাড়তে চাও? B: না, আমি _______ কোনো সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে চাই না।
The speaker doesn't want to make a 'sudden' or 'impulsive' decision.
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시각 학습 자료
Sudden vs. Planned
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제আমি রাস্তা দিয়ে হাঁটছিলাম, ঠিক তখন _______ বৃষ্টি শুরু হলো।
The context of walking and rain starting implies a sudden event.
Someone knocks on your door unexpectedly. What do you say?
'Hothat kore' is the standard way to greet an unannounced guest.
Situation: Your phone battery dies while you are talking.
A battery dying is an unexpected event.
A: তুমি কি এই চাকরিটা ছাড়তে চাও? B: না, আমি _______ কোনো সিদ্ধান্ত নিতে চাই না।
The speaker doesn't want to make a 'sudden' or 'impulsive' decision.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it sounds more formal or abrupt. In conversation, 'Hothat kore' is much more natural.
Absolutely. It is universal across all Bengali-speaking regions.
Yes, e.g., 'Hothat kore brishti hote pare' (It might rain suddenly).
'Achomka' is more for a physical startle, like a loud noise. 'Hothat' is for any unexpected event.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You can say 'khub hothat kore' or 'ekdom hothat kore'.
Usually, yes, as it describes how an action happens. But in exclamations like 'Tumi hothat?', the verb is implied.
Yes, it is commonly used in obituaries: 'Tini hothat kore mara gelen'.
Not really a slang version of the phrase itself, but 'hawa hoye jawa' (becoming air) is a slang way to describe leaving suddenly.
Yes, to describe an unexpected challenge you faced.
관련 표현
আচমকা
similarStartlingly/Suddenly
সহসা
synonymSuddenly
দৈবাৎ
specialized formBy chance/Suddenly
একদম হঠাৎ
builds onCompletely suddenly
ধীরে ধীরে
contrastSlowly
