मतलब
Buying items from a store
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
During Eid-ul-Fitr, 'কেনাকাটা' reaches a fever pitch. Markets stay open until midnight, and it's a tradition to buy new clothes for every family member. The month before Durga Puja is the peak 'কেনাকাটা' season. People often travel from villages to Kolkata just for shopping at Gariahat or Hatibagan. Younger Bengalis often use 'শপিং' (shopping) instead of 'কেনাকাটা', especially when referring to malls or international brands. In villages, 'কেনাকাটা' often happens at a 'Haat' (weekly market). It's not just about buying; it's a major social gathering.
The 'Grocery' Rule
Always use 'Bajar kora' for anything you buy in a wet market (fish, meat, veg).
Bargaining is Key
In street markets, the first price is never the final price. It's part of the 'kenakata' experience!
मतलब
Buying items from a store
The 'Grocery' Rule
Always use 'Bajar kora' for anything you buy in a wet market (fish, meat, veg).
Bargaining is Key
In street markets, the first price is never the final price. It's part of the 'kenakata' experience!
Echo Words
Notice how 'kata' rhymes with 'kena'. Bengali loves these rhyming pairs to show variety.
Formal vs Informal
In a job interview for a retail position, use 'ক্রয়-বিক্রয়' (kroy-bikroy) instead of 'কেনাকাটা'.
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct phrase for buying a new dress for a party.
আমি কাল পার্টির জন্য ______ যাব।
For clothes and parties, 'কেনাকাটা' is the correct term. 'বাজার' is for groceries.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'করা'.
আমরা গত সপ্তাহে অনেক কেনাকাটা ______।
The sentence refers to 'last week' (গত সপ্তাহে), so the past tense 'করলাম' is required.
Match the action to the correct Bengali phrase.
Buying vegetables and fish for dinner.
Daily food supplies are always 'বাজার করা'.
Complete the dialogue.
সীমা: তুমি কি আজ ফ্রি আছো? রিনা: না, আজ আমার অনেক ______ আছে।
In the context of being busy/free, 'shopping' is a common task to mention.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Kenakata vs Bajar
কেনাকাটা (Kenakata)
- • Clothes
- • Electronics
- • Gifts
- • Books
বাজার (Bajar)
- • Vegetables
- • Fish
- • Rice
- • Oil
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासআমি কাল পার্টির জন্য ______ যাব।
For clothes and parties, 'কেনাকাটা' is the correct term. 'বাজার' is for groceries.
আমরা গত সপ্তাহে অনেক কেনাকাটা ______।
The sentence refers to 'last week' (গত সপ্তাহে), so the past tense 'করলাম' is required.
Buying vegetables and fish for dinner.
Daily food supplies are always 'বাজার করা'.
সীমা: তুমি কি আজ ফ্রি আছো? রিনা: না, আজ আমার অনেক ______ আছে।
In the context of being busy/free, 'shopping' is a common task to mention.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालYes, but usually 'Kenakata' implies multiple smaller items. For a car, just 'Gari kena' (buying a car) is more natural.
No, it's very common in modern Bengali, but 'Kenakata kora' sounds more authentic and traditional.
There isn't a perfect single word, but people say 'শুধু দেখা' (shudhu dekha - just looking) or 'ঘুরে দেখা' (ghure dekha - looking around).
No, it is an uncountable collective noun. You don't say 'kenakatas'.
It's an echo word that adds the sense of 'bits and pieces' or 'selection' to the act of buying.
Yes, it is equally common and understood in both regions.
Absolutely. 'Online kenakata' is a standard phrase now.
You can say 'আমার কেনাকাটা শেষ' (Amar kenakata shesh).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your younger brother.
There isn't a direct opposite, but 'Bikri kora' (to sell) is the reverse transaction.
संबंधित मुहावरे
বাজার করা
similarGrocery shopping
দরদাম করা
builds onTo bargain
কেনাবেচা
similarBuying and selling
পছন্দ করা
builds onTo choose/like
ফেরত দেওয়া
contrastTo return
