Meaning
Performing tasks or employment duties.
Cultural Background
The concept of 'Kajer lok' (work person) is commonly used for domestic help. While 'kaj kora' is the verb, 'kajer lok' is the noun for someone who helps with household chores. In the professional world, 'কাজ' is often used interchangeably with 'service'. People might say 'Ami service-e achi' but 'kaj kori' remains the most common spoken form. In modern Dhaka or Kolkata offices, 'work-life balance' is a growing topic, often discussed using the English terms mixed with Bengali: 'Kaj ar life-er balance'. Work is often seasonal. 'Kaj nai' (no work) is a common phrase during the off-seasons in farming communities.
The 'Kora' Key
Master the conjugation of 'Kora' and you've mastered hundreds of Bengali verbs, not just this one!
Gym Confusion
Remember: 'Kaj kora' at the gym means you're the janitor or the trainer, not the lifter!
Meaning
Performing tasks or employment duties.
The 'Kora' Key
Master the conjugation of 'Kora' and you've mastered hundreds of Bengali verbs, not just this one!
Gym Confusion
Remember: 'Kaj kora' at the gym means you're the janitor or the trainer, not the lifter!
Politeness
Always use 'karen' (formal) when asking an elder or a stranger about their work.
Adda vs Kaj
If someone says 'Kaj nei, cholo adda di' (No work, let's chat), they are inviting you to a core Bengali social experience.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'কাজ করা' for 'I'.
আমি অফিসে ______।
For 'আমি' (I), the verb ending is '-i'.
How do you say 'The phone is not working'?
ফোনটি...
'কাজ করছে না' is the present continuous negative, used for a current malfunction.
Match the Bengali phrase to its English meaning.
1. কাজ করি, 2. কাজ করেছি, 3. কাজ করব
Kori (Present), Korechi (Past/Perfect), Korbo (Future).
Complete the dialogue.
রহিম: তুমি কি এখন ব্যস্ত? তুমি: হ্যাঁ, আমি ______।
Since Rahim asks if you are busy *now*, the continuous form 'korchi' is best.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Kaj Kora vs. Chakri Kora
Practice Bank
4 exercisesআমি অফিসে ______।
For 'আমি' (I), the verb ending is '-i'.
ফোনটি...
'কাজ করছে না' is the present continuous negative, used for a current malfunction.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Kori (Present), Korechi (Past/Perfect), Korbo (Future).
রহিম: তুমি কি এখন ব্যস্ত? তুমি: হ্যাঁ, আমি ______।
Since Rahim asks if you are busy *now*, the continuous form 'korchi' is best.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsTechnically yes, but it sounds like you are doing a specific project. For general studying, use 'porashona kora'.
'Kaj' is any work or task. 'Chakri' is specifically a job where you have an employer.
You can say 'Planta kaj korche na' or 'Planta kaj holo na'.
It is neutral. It's fine for both formal and informal settings.
No, for that you would use 'upokar kora'.
No, you'd use 'mon bhenga'. 'Kaj kora' is for functional things.
The most common is 'kaj korechi' (I have worked) or 'kaj korechilam' (I worked).
Say 'Amar onek kaj ache'. You don't need the verb 'kora' here.
People might say 'khata' (toiling) to sound more casual or to complain about hard work.
No, use 'ota cholbe' (that will go/do).
Related Phrases
চাকরি করা
specialized formTo have a job
কাজে আসা
idiomTo be useful
কাজ চালানো
similarTo manage/get by
বেকার থাকা
contrastTo be unemployed
