A2 Collocation ニュートラル

কাজ খোঁজা

কজ খজ

To look for work

意味

Searching for employment.

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文化的背景

In Bangladesh, the phrase is often linked to the 'BCS' (Bangladesh Civil Service) exam. Many young people spend years 'কাজ খোঁজা' specifically in the government sector. In Kolkata, 'কাজ খোঁজা' is a central theme in 'Adda' (social chat). It's common to discuss the lack of industrial jobs compared to the IT sector. In villages, 'কাজ খোঁজা' often refers to seasonal agricultural work. People move between districts during harvest seasons to find work. For Bengalis living abroad (UK, USA, Middle East), 'কাজ খোঁজা' involves navigating visa regulations and professional certifications.

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Vowel Harmony

Remember that 'খোঁজা' (khoja) becomes 'খুঁজছি' (khujchi) in the present continuous. This 'o' to 'u' shift is vital for sounding natural.

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Don't say 'Kaj Khoja Kora'

Bengali verbs like 'Khoja' don't need 'Kora' (to do) added to them. It's a common mistake for English speakers.

意味

Searching for employment.

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Vowel Harmony

Remember that 'খোঁজা' (khoja) becomes 'খুঁজছি' (khujchi) in the present continuous. This 'o' to 'u' shift is vital for sounding natural.

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Don't say 'Kaj Khoja Kora'

Bengali verbs like 'Khoja' don't need 'Kora' (to do) added to them. It's a common mistake for English speakers.

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Use 'Chakri' for Offices

If you are looking for a corporate or government job, use 'চাকরি খোঁজা' (Chakri khoja) to sound more specific and professional.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'খোঁজা'.

আমি গত মাস থেকে একটি ভালো কাজ ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: খুঁজছি

The sentence implies an ongoing action starting from the past, so 'খুঁজছি' (present continuous) is the most natural fit.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct way to say 'He is looking for work'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: সে কাজ খুঁজছে।

'খুঁজছে' is the correct third-person present continuous form of 'খোঁজা'.

Complete the dialogue.

মা: তুমি কি এখনো ঘরে বসে আছো? ছেলে: না মা, আমি ইন্টারনেটে ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কাজ খুঁজছি

In the context of being at home and using the internet after a reprimand, 'looking for work' is the logical response.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase would you use in a formal job application?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: আমি কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি

While 'কাজ খুঁজছি' is okay, 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি' is the most formal version suitable for high-level applications.

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Kaj vs. Chakri

কাজ (Kaj)
General Work Any task
Informal Daily labor
চাকরি (Chakri)
Formal Job Office work
Salary Monthly pay

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'খোঁজা'. Fill Blank A2

আমি গত মাস থেকে একটি ভালো কাজ ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: খুঁজছি

The sentence implies an ongoing action starting from the past, so 'খুঁজছি' (present continuous) is the most natural fit.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A2

Select the correct way to say 'He is looking for work'.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: সে কাজ খুঁজছে।

'খুঁজছে' is the correct third-person present continuous form of 'খোঁজা'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

মা: তুমি কি এখনো ঘরে বসে আছো? ছেলে: না মা, আমি ইন্টারনেটে ______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কাজ খুঁজছি

In the context of being at home and using the internet after a reprimand, 'looking for work' is the logical response.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Which phrase would you use in a formal job application?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: আমি কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি

While 'কাজ খুঁজছি' is okay, 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ করছি' is the most formal version suitable for high-level applications.

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よくある質問

10 問

'Kaj' is general work or any task, while 'Chakri' specifically refers to formal employment with a salary.

Yes, it is acceptable, but 'চাকরির আবেদন' (job application) or 'কর্মসংস্থান অন্বেষণ' is more formal.

You say 'আমি একটি কাজ পেয়েছি' (Ami ekti kaj peyechi).

Yes, you can use it for anything you are searching for, like 'আমি আমার চাবি খুঁজছি' (I am searching for my keys).

This is due to Bengali vowel harmony rules where the 'o' sound shifts to 'u' when followed by certain suffixes.

A common slang is 'হিল্লে খোঁজা' (hille khoja), meaning looking for a way out or a solution/job.

It is 'কাজ খোঁজা'. You don't need the possessive 'er' here.

Ask: 'আপনি কি কাজ খুঁজছেন?' (Formal) or 'তুই কি কাজ খুঁজছিস?' (Informal).

No, it means 'to search'. 'Pawa' means 'to find'.

Yes, it can be a sensitive topic due to high unemployment rates, so ask politely.

関連フレーズ

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চাকরি পাওয়া

builds on

To get a job

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বেকার থাকা

similar

To be unemployed

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কাজ করা

contrast

To work

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ইন্টারভিউ দেওয়া

specialized form

To give an interview

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