Signification
Doing something in a sudden motion
Contexte culturel
Authors like Sukumar Ray and Satyajit Ray frequently used onomatopoeic words to create a vivid atmosphere for children and adults alike. The phrase is linked to the physical life of the village—catching fish, trapping birds, or grabbing fruit. In memes, 'khop kore' is used to describe someone 'stealing' a boyfriend/girlfriend or a job opportunity suddenly. Parents often use it when playing with babies (like 'I'm going to grab your nose!').
Use with 'Dhora'
90% of the time, this phrase is followed by the verb 'dhora' (to catch). Master this pair first.
Not for Formal Writing
Avoid this in business emails unless you have a very close relationship with the recipient.
Signification
Doing something in a sudden motion
Use with 'Dhora'
90% of the time, this phrase is followed by the verb 'dhora' (to catch). Master this pair first.
Not for Formal Writing
Avoid this in business emails unless you have a very close relationship with the recipient.
Storytelling Magic
If you want to impress a Bengali speaker, use this when telling a story about something that happened fast. It adds instant 'native' flavor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct phrase.
বিড়ালটি ইঁদুরটিকে ____ ধরে ফেলল।
Since a cat catches a mouse with a sudden grab, 'khop kore' is the most natural fit.
Which sentence uses 'khop kore' correctly?
Select the natural sentence:
Grabbing a falling glass is a sudden action that fits the phrase.
Match the action to the phrase.
Action: A goalkeeper catching a fast ball.
Goalkeepers need quick reflexes to 'snap' the ball.
Complete the dialogue.
A: চোরটা কি পালিয়ে গেল? B: না, পুলিশ তাকে ____ ধরে ফেলেছে।
Police catching a thief is a classic 'khop kore' moment.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesবিড়ালটি ইঁদুরটিকে ____ ধরে ফেলল।
Since a cat catches a mouse with a sudden grab, 'khop kore' is the most natural fit.
Select the natural sentence:
Grabbing a falling glass is a sudden action that fits the phrase.
Action: A goalkeeper catching a fast ball.
Goalkeepers need quick reflexes to 'snap' the ball.
A: চোরটা কি পালিয়ে গেল? B: না, পুলিশ তাকে ____ ধরে ফেলেছে।
Police catching a thief is a classic 'khop kore' moment.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot inherently, but it is informal. Using it to describe a respectful action (like receiving a gift from an elder) might seem slightly too casual.
Yes, if you are grabbing a snack quickly or 'snatching' a bite from someone's plate.
'Khopas' is an intensive form. Think of 'khop' as a hand grab and 'khopas' as a whole-body pounce.
Yes, it is universally understood and used in all Bengali-speaking regions.
Yes, like 'grabbing an opportunity' or 'catching a mistake'.
No, as an adverbial phrase, it remains the same regardless of the subject.
It's more of a colloquialism/onomatopoeia. It's not 'bad' language, just very informal.
Usually 'khop kore' or 'khop korey'.
No, for a car stopping suddenly, use 'kokkhon' or 'hotat'. 'Khop' requires a 'closing' or 'grabbing' motion.
There isn't a direct onomatopoeic opposite, but 'dhire dhire' (slowly) is the functional opposite.
Expressions liées
ঝট করে
similarQuickly/Suddenly
টপ করে
similarDropping or swallowing quickly
খপাস করে
specialized formA heavy, forceful grab
লুফে নেওয়া
builds onTo snatch out of the air
